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Grammar : Adj
Spell : uh-buhn-duhnt
Phonetic Transcription : əˈbʌn dənt



Definition of abundant

Origin :
  • late 14c., from Old French abundant and directly from Latin abundantem (nominative abundans) "overflowing," present participle of abundare "to overflow" (see abound). Related: Abundantly.
  • adj plentiful, large in number
Example sentences :
  • The ablutionary fluid is most difficult to be had in places where water is abundant.
  • Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1. No. 20, August 13, 1870 » by Various
  • Then she recovered somewhat, and sobbed gently in an abundant fall of tears.
  • Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad
  • Refreshed by abundant sleep and good food he was in the highest of spirits.
  • Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler
  • About sundown he took in his decoy Hen, as Owls were abundant, and went back to his camp.
  • Extract from : « Johnny Bear » by E. T. Seton
  • What she perceived was that she needed all her love and care, and these she offered in abundant measure.
  • Extract from : « The Hunted Outlaw » by Anonymous
  • Provisions were abundant and the numerical strength was sufficient.
  • Extract from : « The Bay State Monthly, Vol. 1, Issue 1. » by Various
  • Who would not conceive a prince a great lord and abundant in everything?
  • Extract from : « The Praise of Folly » by Desiderius Erasmus
  • The harvest has been abundant, corn is plentiful, and all go happily about their work.
  • Extract from : « The Chinese Fairy Book » by Various
  • She was as abundant in personal attractions as she was rich in mental beauty.
  • Extract from : « Gomez Arias » by Joaqun Telesforo de Trueba y Coso
  • The material in proof of this high status of Egyptian women is abundant.
  • Extract from : « The Truth About Woman » by C. Gasquoine Hartley

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