plenty

• Umgangssprachliches Adverb, das eine große Menge oder ein hohes Maß ausdrückt und im amerikanischen Englisch oft verstärkend im Sinne von „sehr“ oder „reichlich“ vor Adjektiven und Adverbien steht.

An adverb used informally, especially in American English, meaning "very" or "to a great degree." It is often used for emphasis before adjectives or other adverbs (e.g., "plenty good enough").

1. A2informalamerican

   Used to indicate that there is more than enough of something; often informal or conversational.

   Mehr als genug

   • We have plenty of food for everyone.
   • She made plenty of time for her hobbies.
   • He saved plenty of money for his trip.

   Synonymeadequatelyamplyenoughfullysufficiently

2. Sufficient amountA2informalamerican

   Indicates that something is sufficient or abundant in amount.

   Genug

   • There is plenty to do at the amusement park.
   • He has plenty of energy left for the game.
   • We've got plenty of reasons to celebrate.

   Synonymeabundantlyamplycopiouslygenerouslysufficiently

• Substantiv, das eine große oder ausreichende Menge bezeichnet und oft auf Überfluss oder Fülle hinweist.

A noun referring to a large or sufficient amount or quantity, often used to indicate abundance or adequacy.

unzählbar

1. Adequate or abundant quantityB1formal

   A sufficient or large amount of something.

   Fülle

   • We have plenty of time to finish the project.
   • There is plenty of food for everyone at the party.
   • He saved plenty of money for his retirement.

   Synonymeabundancecopiousnesscornucopiaenoughplenitudeplethoraprofusionsufficiencywealth

   Antonymedearthdeficiencyinsufficiencylackpaucityscarcityshortagewant

2. Ample supplyB1formal

   A plentiful supply or abundance of something.

   Überfluss

   • The garden had plenty of fresh vegetables this season.
   • She has plenty of patience with her students.
   • We found plenty of shells on the beach.

   Synonymeabundancebountycopiousnesscornucopiaplenitudeplethoraprofusionwealth

   Antonymedearthdeficiencyinsufficiencylackpaucityscarcityshortagewant

• Indefinitpronomen, das eine ausreichende oder reichliche Menge von etwas bezeichnet und ohne nachfolgendes Substantiv steht; es bedeutet meist mehr als genug.

An indefinite pronoun used to refer to a sufficient or abundant amount or number of something, standing alone without a following noun; typically implies more than enough.

1. Indefinite pronoun meaning 'a sufficient or abundant amount'B1informal

   Used to refer to an amount or number that is adequate, plentiful, or more than enough, standing alone as the subject or object of a verb without a following noun. Often appears in responses or elliptical constructions.

   Unbestimmtes Pronomen für „ausreichende oder reichliche Menge“

   • Do we need more supplies? No, we have plenty.
   • She offered me cake, but I've had plenty already.
   • There were only a few seats left, but plenty for our group.
   • Don't worry about money; there's plenty to go around.
   • He's made mistakes, but he's learned plenty from them.

2. Pronoun 'plenty' meaning 'a great deal' or 'much' (informal emphasis)B2informal

   Used informally to emphasize a large quantity or degree, often in expressions like 'plenty of time', 'plenty to do', or as a standalone response meaning 'a lot'.

   Pronomen „plenty“ mit der Bedeutung „sehr viel“ oder „reichlich“ (informeller Nachdruck)

   • We've got plenty to discuss before the deadline.
   • She's got plenty on her plate right now.
   • Is there enough food? Oh, plenty!
   • He's seen plenty in his long career.
   • There's plenty more where that came from.