abundantly
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Definition
Adverb: 1. In large quantities; plentifully; to a great degree: Indicates that something exists or is done in a very large amount or to a very great extent. 2. Very; extremely; clearly: Used to emphasize the degree or truth of a statement, often making it obvious.
Usage
The adverb "abundantly" modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs to indicate a high degree or large quantity. It is often used in formal or descriptive contexts. - It typically precedes the adjective or past participle it modifies (e.g., abundantly clear). - It can follow the verb it modifies (e.g., supplied abundantly).
Examples
- Modifying a verb (manner):
- The garden was abundantly watered after the dry spell.
- Evidence to support the theory is abundantly available in the scientific literature.
- Modifying an adjective (degree):
- It became abundantly clear that a new approach was needed.
- She made her disapproval abundantly obvious.
Advanced Usage
- "abundantly clear": A common collocation meaning "extremely obvious or evident."
- The risks involved were made abundantly clear to all participants.
- Used for emphasis in affirmative statements to mean "more than enough."
- She has abundantly demonstrated her commitment to the project.
Variants and Related Words
- Abundant (adjective): Existing or available in large quantities; plentiful.
- an abundant supply of fresh water
- Abundance (noun): A very large quantity of something.
- The region is famous for its abundance of wildlife.
Synonyms
- Profusely: In large amounts; extravagantly.
- Copiously: In large quantities.
- Amply: Enough or more than enough; plentifully.
- Richly: In a rich or abundant manner.
- Extremely: To a very great degree.
Antonyms
- Sparsely: In small numbers or amounts; thinly scattered.
- Scarcely: Only just; almost not.
- Meagerly: In a meager manner; inadequately.
Adverb
- in an abundant manner
- they were abundantly supplied with food
- he thanked her profusely