Definitions and Examples of abundance, plenty, excess
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
A very large quantity of something.
Example
The garden was full of an abundance of colorful flowers.
A sufficient or more than sufficient amount of something.
Example
There was plenty of food left over after the party.
An amount of something that is more than necessary, usual, or desirable.
Example
The company had to dispose of the excess inventory.
Key Differences: abundance vs plenty vs excess
- 1Abundance implies a large quantity of something, often in a positive sense.
- 2Plenty suggests that there is enough of something, but not necessarily an excessive amount.
- 3Excess refers to an amount of something that is more than necessary, usual, or desirable.
Effective Usage of abundance, plenty, excess
- 1Describing Nature: Use abundance to describe the natural world, such as an abundance of wildlife or plant life.
- 2Talking about Food: Use plenty to describe the availability of food, such as plenty of fruits and vegetables.
- 3Discussing Waste: Use excess to describe situations where there is too much of something, such as excess waste or excess inventory.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of scarcity are abundance, plenty, and excess. Use abundance to describe the natural world, plenty to talk about the availability of food, and excess to discuss situations where there is too much of something.
