abundant (of)

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Some experts say that it not only brings us enormous pressure, but also turns pressure into opportunity when we realize that behind it are the trade opportunity and ______ resources such as intelligence and experience.

A) abundant B) abundant of

Both are correct? If yes, what the difference?

Thanks in advance!

Cool Breeze · Accepted Answer

Hi Maple

A) abundant. I can't think of a situation in which abundant of could be used.

Cheers
CB

Maple · Answer

Hmm, but there're a lot google hits.

A popular mistake?

Cool Breeze · Answer

MapleHmm, but there're a lot google hits.

A popular mistake?

I tried googling as well. Yes, of course we can say the most/least abundant of but that is the normal structure used with all adjectives in the superlative:

He is the oldest of the men.
This is the most difficult of the questions.

CB

Maple · Answer

I like your explanation of that numerous results.

Another knowledge point I've learned from you today.

Thank you! And Cheers!

Cool Breeze · Answer

Hi Maple

I forgot to mention that abundant can take a preposition if we mention what there is a lot of:

This lake is abundant in fish.

The verb to abound takes the same preposition:

This lake abounds in fish.

Cheers
CB

Maple · Answer

Received. Thanks!

The college abounds in dreary and driving-me-crazy exams. [W]

Anyhow have finished all of them of another semester. [<:o)]

Eimai_Anglos · Answer

We would say: "There's an abundance of..."

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