Word meaning
copious
adjective · KOH-pee-us
What does copious mean?
Copious means abundant in supply or quantity.
Copious in a sentence
“She took copious notes during the lecture.”
Synonyms for copious
- abundant
- plentiful
- ample
Where does copious come from?
From Latin copia, "plenty."
How to remember copious
- Say it out loud a few times: KOH-pee-us.
- Write one sentence of your own using copious, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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