Plenty meaning in English

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Definition

plenty: a lot of, an abundance of, many, much; enough, sufficient adverbadjectivenoun
There are five beers in the refrigerator, that should be plenty for one person. I'm sure that will be enough.
There was alcohol, and plenty of it. There really was a lot of drink at the party!
I already have plenty to do today. I'm not looking for any more work!
plentiful: abundant, numerous, copious, in large quantity adjective
I have a plentiful supply of gin at home. There are over eighty bottles.

Examples

  • "Polly : No, he has plenty of other things to worry about."
  • "Sam : Well you should have plenty of time."
  • "The third property has plenty of storage space."
  • "Get some rest, and drink plenty of fluids."
  • "Dad : Oh believe me, I grew up with grandpa Xavier, and plenty of people think he's weird."
  • "I got plenty of rifles if you need one..."
  • "I've got plenty of other Scottish things planned for today: I've got a full-sized replica of the Loch Ness monster in the parking lot, and Brian mentioned that he'd like to try on some dresses with you later."
  • "I've switched off the central heating to save a bit of cash, so it's a bit chilly, but I've got plenty of blankets, and a cup of Irish coffee will warm you right up."
  • "I would like the main bedroom to have direct access to the bathroom and plenty of storage space."
  • "Jason : We have plenty of other vacancies too: shrimp catchers, for example."
  • "Take plenty of reading material!"
  • "There are plenty of other alternatives."
  • "Dad : Oh, believe me, I grew up with Grandpa Xavier, and plenty of people think he's weird."
Exercise 1
Answer the questions below based on Jacob Flatman's email.

Property 1 is situated in a area.
Property 2 is painted pink, yellow and pale blue .
Property 3 has storage space.
Answer the questions below based on Jacob Flatman's email.

Property 1 is situated in a green 1 area.
Property 2 is painted pink, yellow and pale blue all over 2.
Property 3 has a lot of 3 storage space.
1 green: Property one is described as being "leafy". The term "leafy" refers to an area that is filled with lots of trees, plants, leaves and greenery. A "green area" describes the same type of area, one with bushes, trees, grass etc. In this context "green" and "leafy" are synonymous.
1 run-down: The term "run-down" means to be in poor condition, or deteriorated. This term is not synonymous with "leafy".
1 spacious: The word "spacious" indicates having a lot of "room" or "space". This term is not synonymous with "leafy".
1 safe: The term "safe" means "unthreatening" or "not dangerous". This term is not synonymous with "leafy".
2 all over: Jacob Flatman writes that Property 2 is painted pink, yellow and pale blue "throughout". The term "throughout" means "all over" or everywhere.
2 outside : The term "outside" means on or to the external or outer side. This is not synonymous with "throughout".
2 underneath: The term "underneath" means on the underside, lower face or below. This term is not synonymous with "throughout".
2 in certain parts : The phrase "in certain parts" refers to selected areas or portions, whereas the term "throughout" refers to "all" or the entirety of a surface (in this case).
3 a lot of: Flatman writes that the third property has "plenty" of storage space. The term "plenty" refers to an "abundance" or "large amount" of something. The term is synonymous with "a lot".
3 shared: The term "plenty" doesn't refer to a "shared" storage space, which would indicate a storage space used by two or more people.
3 hardly any: The phrase "hardly any" means "not very much", which is not synonymous with "plenty".
3 limited: An apartment with "limited storage space" has little storage space. This isn't what is meant by "plenty" of storage space.

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