Abundant life
/əˈbʌndənt laɪf/
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Definition
"Abundant life" refers to a way of living that includes plenty of good experiences, resources, or happiness. It suggests having more than enough of what you need to feel satisfied and joyful in your life. This phrase often expresses the idea of living fully, with energy and purpose.
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Life full of plenty and good things
- •After moving to the countryside, she enjoyed an abundant life with fresh air and healthy food.
- •Many people hope for an abundant life filled with love and success.
- •The community worked together to create an abundant life for all its members.
A spiritual or philosophical idea of living fully and with meaning
- •Some religions teach that abundant life comes from inner peace and faith.
- •He believed that abundant life was about more than money—it was about kindness and purpose.
🧲 Make It Stick
- ✓Think of "abundant life" like "good life" (A1 phrase), but much bigger and fuller—it means not just okay, but very full and rich
- ✓Picture a garden full of many colorful flowers, fruits, and animals all living happily together—that is like an abundant life, full of everything good
- ✓It's the feeling when you have enough food, friends, health, and fun, so you feel very happy and lucky
- ✓Sounds like "a-BUN-dant life" → imagine a big basket full of many buns (bread) showing plenty of food and good things
- ✓Think of stories where a character lives happily with many friends, good health, and exciting adventures—this is an abundant life
- ✓NOT like "simple life" (few things, quiet), "abundant life" means having a lot and enjoying it fully
- ✓NOT like "survival" (just living), "abundant life" means living well, with joy and richness
🔄 Try Other Words
- •Rich life: a life with many good experiences and comforts (Use when focusing on wealth or enjoyment)
- •Full life: a life filled with activities and meaning (Use when emphasizing being busy or engaged)
- •Prosperous life: a life with financial success and good health (Use when focusing on success and wealth)
- •Plentiful life: a life with many resources or blessings (Use when emphasizing quantity of good things)
🔍 Unboxing
- •Word parts: "abundant" (from Latin meaning "overflowing" or "plenty") + "life" (existence, living)
- •Etymology: "Abundant" comes from Latin "abundare," meaning to overflow or be full; "life" is Old English "līf," meaning the condition of being alive
- •Historical development: The phrase has been used in literature and religion to describe a life full of blessings and richness
- •Modern usage: Often used to describe a good, full life in both everyday and spiritual contexts, suggesting more than just survival or basic needs
💭 Reflect & Connect
•What does "abundant life" mean to you personally—does it focus more on things, feelings, or experiences?
•How can someone live an abundant life even if they do not have a lot of money or possessions?
Fill in the blanks with the correct word:
1.People who have an abundant life usually have ___ health, happiness, and friends.
2.An abundant life is different from just surviving because it includes ___, not only basic needs.
3.When someone talks about abundant life, they often mean having ___ opportunities and joy.
4.Some believe that abundant life comes from ___ inside, not just material things outside.
5.To live an abundant life, you need to ___ both your body and your mind.
6.An abundant life often ___ sharing and caring for others, not just keeping things for yourself.
7.The opposite of abundant life is a life with ___ things and little happiness.