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Copious
Plentiful; existing in large quantities.
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Imagine This
An advanced photocopy machine can copy large amounts of documents in a very short time. Pressing the special button labeled 'Copy Us' starts the process. It takes plenty of energy and time for someone to cope with the harsh environment in the Arctic.
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Sounds Like
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Looks Like
Coping
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Remember This
Copious comes from Latin copiosus meaning 'abundant', from copia meaning 'abundance'. It is commonly used to describe plentiful quantities of something, especially notes, data, or resources.
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Other Forms
Copiouslyadverb
Copiousnessnoun
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Cornucopia; abundance; plentiful; bountiful
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Note
Avoid confusing copious with copiousness (the noun form). Also note that 'prodigious' conveys a sense of impressively great size or degree, but has a different nuance than copious.
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Examples
- The librarian received copious donations of books after the fundraiser.
- She took copious notes during the lecture, ensuring she wouldn’t miss any detail.
Synonyms
abundantplentifulampleprofusebountiful
Antonyms
scarcesparsemeager
Etymology
From Latin copiosus 'abundant', from copia 'abundance'.
Mnemonic
Mnemonic: COPIOUS sounds like 'copy us' — imagine a copier producing many copies to represent abundance.
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