Abundant

Pronunciation: /əˈbʌndənt/

Definitions of abundant

adjective An adjective describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'abundant' describes a noun as existing in large quantities or numbers.

Example Sentences

A1 There are abundant flowers in the garden.

A2 The forest is abundant with wildlife.

B1 The supermarket offers an abundant selection of fresh produce.

B2 The region is known for its abundant natural resources.

C1 Her knowledge of the subject is abundant and impressive.

C2 The artist's work is abundant with symbolism and meaning.

Examples of abundant in a Sentence

formal The region is known for its abundant natural resources.

informal There's an abundant amount of food at the party.

slang I've got an abundant collection of sneakers.

figurative Her love for him was abundant, overflowing with affection.

Grammatical Forms of abundant

• past tense: abounded
• plural: abundants
• comparative: more abundant
• superlative: most abundant
• present tense: abounds
• future tense: will abound
• perfect tense: has abounded
• continuous tense: is abounding
• singular: abundant
• positive degree: abundant
• infinitive: to abound
• gerund: abounding
• participle: abounded

Origin and Evolution of abundant

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'abundant' originated from the Latin word 'abundans' which means overflowing or plentiful.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'abundant' has retained its original meaning of being plentiful or overflowing, and is commonly used to describe a large quantity or ample supply of something.