abun·dant\-dənt\
adjective
: existing or occurring in large amounts
Full Definition
1 a : marked by great plenty (as of resources) <a fair and abundant land>
b : amply supplied : abounding <an area abundant with bird life>
2 : occurring in abundance : ample <abundant rainfall>
synonyms see plentiful
abun·dant·ly adverb
Examples
Rainfall is more abundant in summer.
It is the most abundant bird in the forest.
an abundant supply of food
Origin: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin abundant-, abundans, present participle of abundare to abound.
First use: 14th century
Synonyms: plentiful, ample, aplenty, bounteous, bountiful, comfortable, cornucopian, galore, generous, liberal, plenteous, plenty
Antonyms: bare, minimal, scant, spare

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