26984 words

plenty

2 definitions • 11 examples
1
(the state of having) enough or more than enough, or a large amount:

Examples:

"Would you like some more wine?" "No thanks, I've had plenty."
Don't grab at the balloons, children - there are plenty for everyone.
We've got plenty of time before we need to leave for the airport.
They've always had plenty of money.
There's plenty to do here.
US informal This car cost me plenty (= a lot of money).
There's plenty more beer in the fridge.
2
an amount or supply that is enough or more than enough, or a large number or amount:

Examples:

This car has plenty of power.
I didn’t eat them all – there’s plenty left for you.
infml This car cost me plenty (= a lot of money).
Have another sandwich – there’s plenty more where that came from (= a lot more available).

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