Meaning of abound in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /əˈbaʊnd/

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  1. Verb

    abound

    Etymology

    Middle English (in the sense ‘overflow, be abundant’): from Old French abunder, from Latin abundare‘overflow’, from ab-‘from’ + undare‘surge’ (from unda‘a wave’)

    Definitions

    1. be abundant or plentiful

    Examples

    • « exist in large quantities »

    Derived terms

  2. 2. be in a state of movement or action

    Examples

    • « The room abounded with screaming children »
    • « The garden bristled with toddlers »

    Derived terms

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