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abundantly

uh-BUHN-dnt-lee

Abundantly (adv) means In large quantities; plentifully. Example: “The garden was abundantly stocked with vegetables by midsummer.”

adv
1
In large quantities; plentifully.
"The garden was abundantly stocked with vegetables by midsummer."
2
Very clearly; extremely (used to strengthen a statement).
"It quickly became abundantly clear that the plan wasn't working."

How to use abundantly

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither "in great supply" or, more often today, "very obviously" — as in \"abundantly clear.\"

Common pairings
abundantly clear abundantly obvious

Word forms

more abundantly comparative, most abundantly superlative

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Etymology

From abundant plus the adverb-forming suffix -ly.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “abundantly” mean?

The word “abundantly” means in large quantities; plentifully. In plain terms, either "in great supply" or, more often today, "very obviously" — as in \"abundantly clear.\".

How do you pronounce “abundantly”?

“Abundantly” is pronounced uh-BUHN-dnt-lee (/əˈbʌn.dn̩t.li/ in IPA).

How do you use “abundantly” in a sentence?

Here is “abundantly” used in a sentence: “The garden was abundantly stocked with vegetables by midsummer.”

What part of speech is “abundantly”?

“Abundantly” is an adverb.

Is “abundantly” a common word?

“Abundantly” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.

How many meanings does “abundantly” have?

“Abundantly” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in large quantities; plentifully.

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