Abound
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈbaʊnd/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Abound is a verb meaning (intransitive) To be full to overflowing; to bristle.
Meaning
(intransitive) To be full to overflowing; to bristle.
More Meanings
- (intransitive, obsolete) To be wealthy.
- (intransitive) To be highly productive.
- (intransitive) To be present or available in large numbers or quantities; to be plentiful.
- (intransitive) To revel in.
- To be copiously supplied. [with in or with ‘something’]
Example Sentences
This pond abounds with fish.
The wilderness abounds in traps.
Wild animals abound wherever man does not stake his claim.
Moreouer, the Lawe entred, that the offence might abound: but where sinne abounded, grace did much more abound.
Word Forms
- abounds
- abounding
- abounded
Synonyms for abound
Depending on context, synonyms include burst, bristle.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include burst, bristle, thrive, teem, generate, circulate.
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