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Abundance

usgb/əˈbʌndəns/Volume
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A large quantity of something.

There is an abundance of water in the lake.
Often appears as...
abundance of food
abundance of resources
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Quantitative AbundancePlay
Use 'abundance' to emphasize a very high quantity of something tangible or intangible. SlideHe showed an abundance of patience while teaching.
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'Abundance' almost always has a positive or neutral connotation, not negative. SlideThe garden is thriving with an abundance of flowers.
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MeasurabilityPlay
While abundance means a lot, it often implies a greater amount than can be easily measured or counted. SlideHis knowledge of history is vast, with an abundance of details.