Basic Details
Word: Plenteous
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Having a lot of something; abundant.
Synonyms: Ample, plentiful, abundant
Antonyms: Scarce, insufficient, limited
Idioms and Phrases
- Plenty of fish in the sea: There are many potential partners available after a breakup. Example: "Don't worry about your last relationship; there are plenty of fish in the sea!"
- Plenty on your plate: To have a lot of tasks or responsibilities. Example: "I can't join you for dinner; I have plenty on my plate with school projects this week."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The garden was plenteous with flowers of every colour, attracting many butterflies.
Example 2: After the harvest, the farmer had a plenteous supply of fruit to sell at the market.
Example 3: The picnic was a great success, with plenteous food for everyone to enjoy.
Fun Fact
The word "plenteous" comes from the Latin word "plenus," which means "full." Over time, it evolved into Middle English as "plente," which indicates something that is abundant or overflows.
Famous Quote
"There is plenty of room at the bottom." Richard Feynman
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "plenteous" mean?
a) Scarce
b) Having a lot of something
c) Small in size
d) Difficult to find
Answer: b) Having a lot of something
2. Which of these is a synonym of "plenteous"?
a) Limited
b) Ample
c) Rare
d) Small
Answer: b) Ample
3. What is an antonym of "plenteous"?
a) Ample
b) Abundant
c) Insufficient
d) Plentiful
Answer: c) Insufficient
4. Which sentence uses "plenteous" correctly?
a) There was a plenteous of apples on the tree.
b) The plenteous rain caused flooding in the streets.
c) She had plenteous fun at the amusement park.
d) The book is plenteous for reading material.
Answer: c) She had plenteous fun at the amusement park.
5. Which idiom is related to abundance?
a) A penny for your thoughts
b) Plenty of fish in the sea
c) All that glitters is not gold
d) It takes two to tango
Answer: b) Plenty of fish in the sea
