abun·dance

abun·dance
/əˈbʌndəns/ noun
: a large amount of something : an abundant amount of something
[singular]

The city has an abundance of fine restaurants. [=has many fine restaurants]

a plant with an abundance of flowers

[noncount]

a plant known for the abundance of its flowers

We are fortunate to live in a time of great abundance. [=a time when there is much food, money, etc.]

: in large amounts

The city has fine restaurants in abundance.

The flowers grew in great abundance.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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