abound
Americanverb (used without object)
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to occur or exist in great quantities or numbers.
a stream in which trout abound.
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to be rich or well supplied (usually followed byin ).
The region abounds in coal.
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to be filled; teem (usually followed bywith ).
The ship abounds with rats.
verb
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to exist or occur in abundance; be plentiful
a swamp in which snakes abound
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to be plentifully supplied (with); teem (with)
the gardens abound with flowers
the fields abound in corn
Other Word Forms
- aboundingly adverb
- overabound verb (used without object)
- well-abounding adjective
Etymology
Origin of abound
1325–75; Middle English abounden < Latin abundāre to overflow, equivalent to ab- ab- + undāre to move in waves; undulate
Example Sentences
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Worries still abound that deposit-holding institutions will take unhealthy risks if left unchecked.
From Barron's
This year abounded in wild artificial-intelligence fantasies of transcending the human condition.
Help-wanted advertisements with buzzwords like “energetic,” “fast-paced,” “digital native” and “fresh perspectives” abound.
From MarketWatch
In a 2023 opinion article in local news outlet the Acorn titled “Keep the Snake closed, it’s quiet,” resident and avid cyclist Todd Bank described how peace and safety abounded in the absence of vehicles.
From Los Angeles Times
Explanations abound—but history will likely remain the best guide for investors looking forward, one analyst says.
From Barron's
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