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

1. in an abundant manner
   • they were abundantly supplied with food
   • he thanked her profusely