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abundance | prosper |

As a noun abundance

is a large quantity; many.

As a verb prosper is

to favor; to render successful.

As a proper noun Prosper is

a given name derived from French.

abundance

Alternative forms

* (obsolete) abundaunce * (obsolete) habundance * (obsolete) boundance * (card games) abondance

Noun

(en noun)
  • A large quantity; many.
  • An overflowing fullness or ample sufficiency; profusion; copious supply; superfluity; plentifulness.
  • * (rfdate) (Sir Walter Raleigh)
  • It is lamentable to remember what abundance of noble blood hath been shed with small benefit to the Christian state.
  • Wealth; affluence; plentiful amount of resources.
  • Frequency, amount, ratio of something within a given environment or sample.
  • (card games) A bid to take nine or more tricks in solo whist.
  • Usage notes

    * Synonym notes: Abundance , Plenty]], [[exuberance, Exuberance. These words rise upon each other in expressing the idea of fullness. ** Plenty'' denotes a sufficiency to supply every want; as, ''plenty'' of food, ''plenty of money, etc. ** Abundance'' express more, and gives the idea of superfluity or excess; as, ''abundance'' of riches, an ''abundance of wit and humor; often, however, it only denotes plenty in a high degree. ** Exuberance'' rises still higher, and implies a bursting forth on every side, producing great superfluity or redundance; as, an ''exuberance'' of mirth, an ''exuberance of animal spirits, etc.

    Synonyms

    * exuberance, plenteousness, plenty, copiousness, overflow, riches, affluence, wealth

    References

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    prosper

    English

    Alternative forms

    * prospre (qualifier)

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To favor; to render successful.
  • * Book of Common Prayer
  • Prosper thou our handiwork.
  • * Dryden
  • All things concur to prosper our design.
  • To be successful; to succeed; to be fortunate or prosperous; to thrive; to make gain.
  • To grow; to increase.
  • Synonyms

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