Definitions and Examples of abundance, plenty, profusion
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
A very large quantity of something; more than enough.
Example
The garden was filled with 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 abundance or large quantity of something.
Example
The forest was home to a profusion of wildlife.
Key Differences: abundance vs plenty vs profusion
- 1Abundance implies a large quantity of something, often to the point of excess.
- 2Plenty suggests a sufficient amount of something, without any shortage or scarcity.
- 3Profusion conveys a sense of abundance, but with a focus on variety and diversity.
Effective Usage of abundance, plenty, profusion
- 1Describing Nature: Use abundance, plenty, and profusion to describe the natural world, such as flora and fauna.
- 2Talking about Resources: Use these antonyms to describe resources, such as food, water, or energy.
- 3Contrasting Ideas: Use these antonyms to contrast ideas, such as sparsity vs. abundance, or scarcity vs. plenty.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of sparsity are abundance, plenty, and profusion. These words convey the opposite meaning of sparsity, which is a lack or insufficiency of something. Use these words to describe nature, resources, or to contrast ideas.
