Abound: meaning, definitions and examples

The word 'abound' originated from the Middle English word 'abounden', which came from the Old French word 'abonder', ultimately derived from the Latin word 'abundare' meaning 'to overflow'. The term has been used in English since the 14th century and has retained its meaning of being plentiful or existing in large quantities.

See also: bound, boundaries, boundary, bounded, boundless, boundlessly, outbound, rebound, unbounded.

Ranked #10,209, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.

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