What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
abundant
Example
The garden was abundant with flowers of all colors. [abundant: adjective]
Example
There was an abundant supply of food at the party. [abundant: noun]
copious
Example
She took copious notes during the lecture. [copious: adjective]
Example
The river overflowed due to copious amounts of rainfall. [copious: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Abundant is more commonly used than copious in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between abundant and copious?
Both abundant and copious are formal words that are appropriate for use in academic or professional contexts.
