Definitions
- Describing a large amount of something that is sufficient or more than enough. - Referring to a plentiful supply of resources, food, or goods. - Talking about a bountiful harvest or an ample source of something.
- Describing a plentiful or copious amount of something. - Referring to a rich and diverse variety of flora and fauna in an ecosystem. - Talking about a generous or lavish supply of resources, wealth, or opportunities.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a large quantity or supply of something.
- 2Both can be used to describe natural resources or wealth.
- 3Both convey a sense of plenty or abundance.
- 4Both can be used to express gratitude or appreciation for what one has.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Plenteous is less commonly used than abundant in everyday language.
- 2Intensity: Abundant implies a greater degree of excess or surplus than plenteous.
- 3Connotation: Plenteous has a more old-fashioned or formal connotation than abundant.
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Remember this!
Plenteous and abundant are synonyms that both describe a large quantity or supply of something. However, abundant is more commonly used and implies a greater degree of excess or surplus than plenteous. Additionally, plenteous has a more formal connotation and fewer variations than abundant.
