abundantly — in large quantities; plentifully
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in large quantities; plentifully
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈbʌndəntli/
Example Sentences
- The buffet was abundantly stocked, making even the hungriest college student surrender.
- Rain fell abundantly during the monsoon season.
- My grandmother's love was expressed abundantly through her endless cooking.
abundantly
ADVERB[/əˈbʌndəntli/]
in large quantities; plentifully
Fresh produce flows abundantly from overflowing crates at the harvest market
Berries grew abundantly, with a bunch in one basket and a ton more in the bushes. (ABUNDANTLY → A BUNCH, AND A TON → in a very large amount = abundantly)
Flowers bloomed abundantly by the hundred, making the gardener wonder at the colorful garden.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'abundantia' (abundance, plenty) derived from 'abundare' meaning 'to overflow' or 'to abound,' combined with the adverbial suffix -ly to indicate manner.
Breakdown
abundant (adjective, from Latin abundans meaning overflowing) + -ly (adverb suffix indicating manner) = abundantly
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📝Examples
“The buffet was abundantly stocked, making even the hungriest college student surrender.”
“Rain fell abundantly during the monsoon season.”
“My grandmother's love was expressed abundantly through her endless cooking.”
“The evidence abundantly proves that cats believe they own the house, not us.”
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