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Wordabulary

copious

Pronunciation
Adjective B1 Intermediate

Quick answer

Existing or produced in large amounts.

"She took copious notes throughout the three-hour lecture."

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

Antonyms

scarce sparse

Usage notes

"Copious" almost always modifies uncountable nouns, as in "copious notes" or "copious amounts of rain".

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "She took _____ notes throughout the three-hour lecture."

Answer: copious

In your own words, what does "copious" mean?

Existing or produced in large amounts.

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