Definitions
- Referring to a large quantity or number of something. - Talking about the availability of resources or goods in abundance. - Describing a situation where there is more than enough of something.
- Referring to a plentiful supply or amount of something. - Talking about the existence of a large quantity or number of something. - Describing a situation where there is more than enough of something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a large quantity or number of something.
- 2Both words describe a situation where there is more than enough of something.
- 3Both words can be used to talk about resources, goods, or natural phenomena.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Plentifulness is less commonly used than abundance.
- 2Formality: Abundance is more formal than plentifulness.
- 3Connotation: Abundance has a more positive connotation than plentifulness, which can sometimes have a neutral or negative connotation.
Remember this!
Plentifulness and abundance are synonyms that refer to a large quantity or number of something, where there is more than enough of it. However, abundance is more commonly used and has a more positive connotation than plentifulness. Abundance is also more formal and has more synonyms than plentifulness.