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.

Middle English abunden, from Latin abundare, meaning 'to overflow.'

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.

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.