Plenty
Example: There is plenty of evidence supporting the claim
Definition
"Plenty" refers to a large or sufficient amount of something, often indicating more than enough to meet a particular need or requirement. It suggests abundance or ample quantity, as in the phrase 'there is plenty of evidence,' meaning there is enough evidence to support the claim convincingly.
Etymology
The word "plenty" originates from the Old French word 'plente,' which means fullness or abundance, and from Latin 'plenitas,' meaning fullness or completeness. Did you know that "plenty" has been used in English since the Middle Ages to describe ample quantity, often in contexts related to food or resources?
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"Plenty" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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