Abound: meaning, definitions and examples

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abound

[ əˈbaʊnd ]

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in abundance

exist in large numbers or amounts; be plentiful

Synonyms

brim, overflow, swarm, teem

Examples of usage

There are rumors abound about the upcoming merger.
Wildlife abounds in this national park.
Opportunities for growth abound in this industry.

Translations

Translations of the word "abound" in other languages:

🇵🇹 abundar

🇮🇳 प्रचुर मात्रा में होना

🇩🇪 im Überfluss vorhanden sein

🇮🇩 berlimpah

🇺🇦 буяти

🇵🇱 obfitować

🇯🇵 豊富である (ほうふである)

🇫🇷 abonder

🇪🇸 abundar

🇹🇷 bol olmak

🇰🇷 풍부하다

🇸🇦 يكثر

🇨🇿 hojný

🇸🇰 hojný

🇨🇳 充满 (chōngmǎn)

🇸🇮 obilovati

🇮🇸 vera í gnægð

🇰🇿 молшылық болу

🇬🇪 სიუხვე

🇦🇿 bolluq olmaq

🇲🇽 abundar

Word origin

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.