abound
uh-BOWND
Abound (verb) means to exist in large numbers or amounts; to be plentiful. Example: “Wildlife abounds in the national park.”
verb
1
To exist in large numbers or amounts; to be plentiful.
"Wildlife abounds in the national park."
"Rumours abounded after the sudden resignation."
2
To be full of something, or richly supplied with it.
"The coastline abounds with hidden coves."
How to use abound
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo be everywhere, in great supply — used for things that seem to fill a place completely.
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Almost always paired with "in" or "with": ideas abound, a forest abounds with deer.
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Common pairings
abound in
abound with
theories abound
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- abounds
- Past tense
- abounded
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Etymology
From Old French abonder, tracing back to Latin abundare, "to overflow" — literally from unda, "a wave," the same root behind "abundant" and "inundate."
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What does “abound” mean?
The word “abound” means to exist in large numbers or amounts; to be plentiful. In plain terms, to be everywhere, in great supply — used for things that seem to fill a place completely.
How do you pronounce “abound”?
“Abound” is pronounced uh-BOWND (/əˈbaʊnd/ in IPA).
How do you use “abound” in a sentence?
Here is “abound” used in a sentence: “Wildlife abounds in the national park.”
What part of speech is “abound”?
“Abound” is a verb.
Where does the word “abound” come from?
The word “abound” comes from Latin. From Old French abonder, tracing back to Latin abundare, "to overflow" — literally from unda, "a wave," the same root behind "abundant" and "inundate.".
Is “abound” a common word?
“Abound” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
How many meanings does “abound” have?
“Abound” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to exist in large numbers or amounts; to be plentiful.
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