Definition of Aplenty

1. Adjective. (postpositive) In a generous or overlarge quantity. ¹

2. Adverb. Enough or more than enough. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Aplenty

1. being in sufficient quantity [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Aplenty

aplacophora
aplacophoran
aplanat
aplanatic
aplanatic lens
aplanatic points
aplanatism
aplanats
aplasia
aplasias
aplastic
aplastic anaemia
aplastic anemia
aplastic lymph
aplenty (current term)
aplite
aplites
aplitic
aplomb
aplombs
aplotomy
aplowite
aplustre
aplustres
aplyed
aplysia
apna
apnea

Literary usage of Aplenty

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Street Verse: 80 New Poems for Befuddled Investors by Michael Silverstein (2003)
"But I was up aplenty, Could not the poor man see? When I was up aplenty This same pro did disclaim: "You may require quick money, When sunshine yields to ..."

2. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1919)
"Both were tall and handsome, with intellect and wit aplenty. Their son has faithfully followed in his father's footsteps. In 1892 came the crowning event of ..."

3. Publishers Weekly by Publishers' Board of Trade (U.S.), Book Trade Association of Philadelphia, American Book Trade Union, Am. Book Trade Association, R.R. Bowker Company (1920)
"Intrigue and thrills aplenty in this exciting and excellently worked out detective story. By RUPERT S. HOLLAND. Colored Jacket. $1.75 Rain Before Seven To ..."

4. Adventure Guide to the Alaska Highway by Ed Readicker-Henderson (2006)
"There are also moose aplenty, bear, and even a few packs of wolves. In migration season, the Stikine sees as many as a quarter of a billion birds. ..."

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