Quantity

a bar that is attached to the back and front of a vehicle to reduce damage in time of an accident

She noticed a small dent on the rear bumper from a previous accident.

existing in an amount or quantity that is more than sufficient

Researchers were surprised to find a superabundant population of a rare butterfly species in the remote meadow.

(of hair) thick, rich, and abundant

Her luxuriant hair flowed down her back like a silken waterfall.

(of clothing) close-fitting, short, and exposing more of the body than typical

She wore a skimpy dress to the party, turning heads as she walked in.

pitifully small or inadequate

The employee received a measly bonus at the end of the year, much less than expected.

incredibly large in quantity or vast in scope, often to the point of being beyond comprehension or imagination

The cost of the new space mission was astronomical, reaching billions of dollars.

lacking in quantity, quality, or extent

The family survived on a meager income, struggling to make ends meet.

extremely small in size or amount

The explorer had an exiguous supply of food for the long journey through the wilderness.

very great in number or amount

After the rainfall, there were copious puddles on the streets.

too much to be counted

In the vast desert, there are myriad stars visible in the night sky.

to reduce the size, amount, or number of something

The team decided to decrement the budget for the upcoming project.

to subtract or take away an amount or part from a total

The teacher instructed the students to deduct points for incorrect answers on the quiz.

to place limits or boundaries on something to reduce its scope or size

Rising costs have led many companies to curtail benefits and perks for employees in recent years.

to decrease in quantity, intensity, or level over time

The excitement of the event began to tail off towards the end.

to diminish in quantity or size over time

The water level in the reservoir began to dwindle during the dry season.

to go higher while flying

The eagle soared high above the cliffs, scanning the landscape for prey.

a ball of snow pressed together, typically for throwing in play

The children made a snowball and tossed it across the yard.

an improvement or increase in something such as intensity, level, or amount

The company experienced an upswing in sales after launching their new product line.

the act or process of reducing, lessening, or diminishing something

The storm's abatement allowed rescue teams to start their work.

the quality or state of being extremely abundant

The library provides a cornucopia of resources for students.

the act or process of adding the amount, value, or size of something

The recent augmentation of staff has significantly improved the efficiency of the department.

a sudden and fast growth or increase in something

The proliferation of smartphones has revolutionized how we communicate.

an abrupt increase in strength, number, etc.

There was an unexpected upsurge in stock prices following the positive earnings report.