abundant
Definitions
Existing or available in large quantities; plentiful
丰富的，充裕的，大量的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedab- (off, forth) + und (wave, from undāre 'to overflow') + -ant (adj.) = 'overflowing forth.' Picture water welling up and spilling over the edge — there's more than the container can hold. That's why abundant means not just 'enough' but a flooding, generous quantity.
Root und still carries 9 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.abundant supply供应充足
- 2.abundant evidence大量证据
- 3.abundant resources资源丰富
- 4.in abundant quantities数量充裕
Example Sentences
- 1.
The region has abundant natural resources, from timber to fresh water.
- 2.
There was abundant evidence that the plan would not work.
- 3.
Wildlife is abundant in the wetlands during spring.
Synonym Comparison
- abundant — plentiful to the point of overflowing, often a positive resource: abundant rainfall, abundant evidence
- plentiful — more everyday, simply 'plenty of': plentiful supplies
- ample — enough and a bit more; emphasizes sufficiency: ample time, ample room
- copious — formal, large in amount, often of notes, tears, or detail: copious notes
- profuse — overflowing, almost excessive, often of apologies or sweat: profuse thanks