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/
Korean meaning: 풍부하다, 많이 있다, 넘쳐나다
Korean pronunciation: 어**바운**드
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 in the vibrant coral reef waters
Melodies abound from sky to ground with every sound!
🎤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'.
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📝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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