abundant
gb/əbˈʌndənt/ us/əbˈʌndənt/
B1
English
~ 4200
bőséges, nagy mennyiségű, rengeteg
B1
1
Usage pattern:
[something] is abundant
Fresh water is abundant in this region.
Ebben a régióban bőséges az édesvízkészlet.
The garden was full of abundant flowers in the spring.
Tavasszal rengeteg virág nyílt a kertben.
Opportunities for learning are abundant at the university.
Wildlife is abundant in the national park.
The area enjoys abundant sunshine all year round.
Learner examples
Water is abundant near the lake.
A tó közelében bőven van víz.
There are abundant apples on the tree.
Rengeteg alma van a fán.
The forest has abundant animals.
This city has abundant jobs.
Sunlight is abundant in summer.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'abundant' with 'abundant in'. The correct form is usually '[something] is abundant' or '[something] is abundant in [thing]'.
Meaning
Present in large amounts
Collocations
abundant resources
|abundant supply
|abundant opportunities
|abundant rainfall
|abundant evidence
Synonyms
plentiful (Very similar in meaning, but 'plentiful' can sound slightly more formal or literary.)
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ample (Emphasizes sufficiency and more than enough, often with a positive tone.)
Antonyms
scarce (Means not enough of something; the opposite of having a lot.)
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limited (Suggests there is only a small or fixed amount available.)
Themes
nature
|resources
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Existing in very large amounts; more than you need.
Present in very large quantities; more than enough.
Grammar
Dictionary form
abundant
IPA
GB/əbˈʌndənt/
US/əbˈʌndənt/
Syllables & stress
abund - ant (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ant)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: abundant
Word family
Core family
abundance
noun B1
abundantly
adverb B2
Expressions
abundant in
1/əbˈʌndənt ˈɪn/
fixed phrase
Having a lot of something specific
To have a large amount of a particular thing.
Examples
- This river is abundant in fish.
- The region is abundant in natural resources.