abound — to exist in large numbers or amounts; to be plentiful
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to exist in large numbers or amounts; to be plentiful
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈbaʊnd/
Example Sentences
- Conspiracy theories abound on the internet.
- My grandmother's house abounds with cats - I counted at least twenty!
- Excuses abound when homework is due.
abound
VERB[/əˈbaʊnd/]
to exist in large numbers or amounts; to be plentiful
Tropical fish abound around the colorful coral reef where the diver swims.
Melodies abound from sky to ground with every sound!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'abonder', derived from Latin 'abundare', composed of the prefix 'ab-' (away, off) and 'undare' (to surge, wave), originally meaning 'to overflow' or 'to surge away'.
Breakdown
ab- (away, off) + und (wave, surge) + -are (verb infinitive) = abound (to overflow, exist in large quantities)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Conspiracy theories abound on the internet.”
“My grandmother's house abounds with cats - I counted at least twenty!”
“Excuses abound when homework is due.”
“The region abounds in natural resources.”
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