Definitions and Examples of abundant, plentiful, copious
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Existing or available in large quantities; plentiful.
Example
The garden was filled with abundant flowers and lush greenery.
Existing or available in large quantities; abundant.
Example
The buffet had a plentiful supply of food and drinks for everyone.
Abundant in supply or quantity.
Example
The writer had a copious amount of notes and research materials for his book.
Key Differences: abundant vs plentiful vs copious
- 1Abundant implies a large amount or quantity of something that is readily available.
- 2Plentiful suggests an ample supply of something that is more than enough to meet one's needs.
- 3Copious describes a profuse or extensive amount of something that may be overwhelming or excessive.
Effective Usage of abundant, plentiful, copious
- 1Writing: Use these antonyms to describe the amount of resources, data, or information in research papers, essays, or articles.
- 2Speaking: Incorporate these antonyms in conversations to express the abundance or scarcity of something.
- 3Reading: Recognize these antonyms in texts to understand the author's intended meaning and tone.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of exiguous are abundant, plentiful, and copious. These words describe a large amount or quantity of something that is readily available, ample, or profuse. Use these antonyms in writing, speaking, and reading to express the abundance or scarcity of something.
