C1nounformalnatureenvironment
US/əˈbʌn.dəns/
UK/əˈbʌn.dəns/
a very large amount of something, more than enough
In context
The Mekong Delta has an abundance of fresh fruit all year round.
In the rainy season, mushrooms grow in abundance in these forests.
The island's abundance of wildlife attracts scientists from around the world.
Words that go with abundance
noun + preposition
- abundance ofThe region has an abundance of natural resources.
verb + preposition
- grow in abundanceWild herbs grow in abundance along the river.
- found in abundanceShellfish are found in abundance on this coast.
adjective + noun
- great abundanceBefore the dam was built, there was a great abundance of fish.
- sheer abundanceVisitors are amazed by the sheer abundance of street food.
- relative abundanceScientists measured the relative abundance of each species.