abound

intransitive-verb
UK: /əˈbaʊnd/
US: /əˈbaʊnd/

  1. To exist in large numbers or amounts.

    1. Birds abound in the forest in the springtime so be careful. [ ] [ ]
    2. Rumors about a possible company takeover abound despite official denials from the board. [ ] [ ]

  2. To have something in great quantity or be full of something.

    1. The river abounds with fish, making it a popular fishing spot. [ ] [ ]
    2. This region abounds in natural resources, which contributes significantly to its economy. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

swarm overflow proliferate teem flourish
abound verb

  1. To be plentiful or abundant.

    1. Opportunities abound for those willing to work hard now. [ ] [ ]
    2. With careful planning, possibilities abound for creative solutions in the project now. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "abound" in English means: To exist in large numbers or amounts., To have something in great quantity or be full of something..

The phonetic transcription of "abound" is /əˈbaʊnd/ in British English and /əˈbaʊnd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "abound": swarm, overflow, proliferate, teem, flourish.

Example usage of "abound": "Birds abound in the forest in the springtime so be careful.". More examples on the page.