abundance
/əˈbʌn.dn̩s/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: abundances
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A large quantity; many.
Noun
Examples
Due to the abundance of art material, the class made a giant collage.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
An overflowing fullness or ample sufficiency; profusion; copious supply; superfluity; plentifulness.
Noun
Examples
It is lamentable to remember what abundance of noble blood hath been shed with small benefit to the Christian state.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “abundance” mean?
A large quantity; many.
Is “abundance” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.