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abundant [əˈbʌndənt] adj
1. existing in plentiful supply 2. (postpositive; foll by in) having a plentiful supply (of) 3. (Chemistry) (of a chemical element or mineral) occurring to an extent specified in relation to other elements or minerals in the earth's crust or some other specified environment 4. (Physics / General Physics) (of an isotope) occurring to an extent specified in relation to other isotopes in a mixture of isotopes [from Latin abundant-, present participle of abundāre to abound] ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
abundant adjective plentiful, full, rich, liberal, generous, lavish, ample, infinite, overflowing, exuberant, teeming, copious, inexhaustible, bountiful, luxuriant, profuse, rank, well-provided, well-supplied, bounteous, plenteous There is an abundant supply of cheap labour. few, short, lacking, rare, inadequate, insufficient, scarce, scant, sparse, deficient, scanty Translations abundant [əˈbʌndənt] adj [supply, resources] → abondant(e); [evidence] → abondant(e); [wildlife] → abondant(e) to be abundant in sth (= have lots of) → abonder de qch, abonder en qch How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The Frog that lived in the pond warned his friend to change his residence and entreated him to come and live with him, saying that he would enjoy greater safety from danger and more abundant food. It has been inferred with much probability, that the presence of woodland is generally determined [2] by the annual amount of moisture; yet in this province abundant and heavy rain falls during the winter; and the summer, though dry, is not so in any excessive degree. It will mean life more abundant for the manhood of the young boys born and growing up--ay, and life more abundant for the young girls born and growing up to share the lives of the young men. |
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