abundance

/əˈbʌn.dəns/

NOUN

1. A large quantity or number

A very large quantity or number of something; a plentiful supply of people, things, or items.

1.1. A large number or collection

A large number or collection of people, animals, or things gathered or existing in one place.

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  • The garden was lush with an abundance of flowers, filling the air with their sweet fragrance.
  • The forest was teeming with life, evidence of the abundance of biodiversity in the area.

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1.2. A large amount or supply

A plentiful quantity of something available or provided, often more than is normally needed.

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  • Despite the drought, the region experienced an abundance of rainfall this year, replenishing the reservoirs and fields.
  • The buffet offered an abundance of delicious dishes, satisfying the appetites of all the guests.

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  • bounty
  • cornucopia
  • oversupply
  • superabundance

NOUN

2. Wealth and material prosperity

A plentiful amount of wealth, money, possessions, or other valuable resources.

2.1. Wealth and financial prosperity

A condition of having substantial financial resources, money, possessions, or material wealth.

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  • She felt grateful for the abundance of opportunities that came her way, allowing her to pursue her dreams.

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3. Frequency or amount within an environment

The frequency, quantity, or proportion of something found within a particular environment, population, or sample.

3.1. Quantity or concentration in an environment

The measurable amount, frequency, or relative presence of something within a specific environment or sample.

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  • Scientists studied the abundance of different species in the forest ecosystem.

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