abundance

[əˈbʌn.dn̩s]
[əˈbn̩.dn̩s]
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Abundance is when there's more than enough of something. Imagine having a big garden with plenty of juicy fruits and vegetables growing everywhere.

When we talk about abundance, we usually mean that there's an overabundance or excess of something - food, money, happiness, even sunshine! People often use the word to describe a feeling of having enough, but also sometimes too much. For example, "This city has an abundance of job opportunities" means there are plenty of jobs available for everyone. On the other hand, someone might say "I have an abundance of free time this summer" and mean they have lots of spare time with nothing to do.

How common is "abundance"?

Word abundance is considered uncommon in modern English.
It appears most frequently in academic texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions

noun

  • A large quantity; many.

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