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abound
[ uh-bound ]
verb (used without object)
- to occur or exist in great quantities or numbers:
a stream in which trout abound.
- to be rich or well supplied (usually followed by in ):
The region abounds in coal.
- to be filled; teem (usually followed by with ):
The ship abounds with rats.
abound
/ əˈʊԻ /
verb
- to exist or occur in abundance; be plentiful
a swamp in which snakes abound
- foll bywith or in to be plentifully supplied (with); teem (with)
the fields abound in corn
the gardens abound with flowers
Other Word Forms
- ·dzܲԻiԲ· adverb
- v··dzܲԻ verb (used without object)
- ɱ-·dzܲԻiԲ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of abound1
Example Sentences
But there are familiar faces abound in the Vanderpump universe, too.
Though California’s air quality has improved significantly since the first “State of the Air” report in 2000, concerns over climate change and new legislation abound.
The pressure for progress abounds throughout the fire communities, as homeowners plead for access that will allow them to start rebuilding.
Creatures abound, such as a shape-shifting mimic disguised as a chest, and yes, of course there will be a dragon, here seen as a projection.
Big feelings, turbulence and life-changing dilemmas abound, but most of all the show wants to make its people, and you, happy.
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