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abound

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /əˈbaʊnd/

abound means: To exist in large numbers or amounts.

verb

BE PLENTIFULC1

To exist in large numbers or amounts.

  • Wildflowers abound here.
  • Rumours abounded after the director suddenly resigned.
  • Opportunities abound for anyone willing to learn.

Similar words: be plentiful, be abundant

Common phrases: rumours abound, opportunities abound, examples abound

HAVE PLENTYC1

To have a large number or amount of something.

  • The garden abounds with birds.
  • These waters once abounded in fish.
  • The guidebook abounds with useful advice.

How to use it: abound in something (The lake abounds in fish.); abound with something (Her letters abound with funny stories.)

Similar words: be full of, teem with

Opposites: lack

Common phrases: abound in something, abound with something

Questions about abound

What does abound mean?

To exist in large numbers or amounts.

What is abound in other languages?

Türkçe: bol olmak · Español: abundar · Français: abonder · Deutsch: reichlich vorhanden sein · Italiano: abbondare · 日本語: 豊富にある

How do you pronounce abound?

It is pronounced /əˈbaʊnd/.

How do you use abound in a sentence?

Wildflowers abound here. Rumours abounded after the director suddenly resigned.

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