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- pronunciation:
- plen
tih
f
 l
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
existing in or producing large amounts or quantities; abundant.
- synonyms:
- abundant, bounteous, bountiful, copious, plenteous, profuse, rife
- antonyms:
- scant, scanty, scarce, short, thin, tight
- similar words:
- affluent, ample, generous, innumerable, much, numerous, opulent
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| related words: |
exuberant, flush, fruitful, handsome, manifold, many, productive, round, substantial |
| derivations: |
plentifully (adv.), plentifulness (n.) |
The word plentiful
contains the following parts:
ple, plen, plet
Latin
root
that means fill up, fulfill
  Example words:
-ful1
Old English
adjective-forming suffix
that means full of
More about this word part:
The suffix -ful1 attaches to native English nouns to form adjectives.
Example words:
awful, beautiful, careful, cheerful, colorful, delightful, doubtful, dutiful, faithful, fearful, graceful, harmful, helpful, hopeful, joyful, meaningful, painful, peaceful, plentiful, powerful, purposeful, respectful, skillful, stressful, successful, thankful, thoughtful, wasteful, useful
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