Abound
/əˈbaʊnd/
Meaning & Definition
verb
To exist in great numbers or quantities.
The forest is teeming with wildlife, where deer and rabbits abound.
To be prevalent or filled with something.
Opportunities for advancement abound in this growing company.
To be very plentiful or abundant.
Joy and enthusiasm abound during the holiday season.
Etymology
Middle English abunden, from Latin abundare, meaning 'to overflow.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
abound in
to be plentiful or abundant in a particular thing.
abound with
to contain a large number of something.
abound throughout
to be found everywhere in large quantities.
Related Words
abundance
a very large quantity of something.
abundant
existing or occurring in large amounts.
proliferate
to reproduce rapidly.
teem
to be full of life or activity.