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View usage for: (əbaʊnd) Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense abounds, present participle abounding, past tense, past participle aboundedverbIf things abound, or if a place abounds with things, there are very large numbers of them. [formal] Stories abound about when he was in charge. [VERB] Venice abounds in famous hotels. [Vwith/in n] The book abounds with close-up images from space. [V + with/in] Synonyms: be plentiful, thrive, flourish, be numerous More Synonyms of abound abound in British English (əˈbaʊnd) verb (intransitive)1. to exist or occur in abundance; be plentiful a swamp in which snakes abound 2. (foll by with or in) to be plentifully supplied (with); teem (with) the gardens abound with flowers the fields abound in corn Word origin C14: via Old French from Latin abundāre to overflow, from undāre to flow, from unda wave abound in American English (əˈbaʊnd) verb intransitive1. to be plentiful; exist in large numbers or amounts tropical plants abound in the jungle 2. to have plenty; be filled; be wealthy (in) or teem (with) a land that abounds in grain, woods that abound with game Word origin ME abounden < OFr abonder < L abundare, to overflow < ab-, away + undare, to rise in waves < unda, a wave: see water Examples of 'abound' in a sentenceabound What other misunderstandings about you abound? Rumours abound about discord in the coaching team, and it is not as though they are greatly hampered by international call-ups. Rumours are abound that former contestants will be returning to the house that made them infamous.Rumours also abound about the health of his heir.The writing of history abounds with arguments about what happened and why. Rumours abound that central bankers acted because of fears that a eurozone bank was on the brink.Stories abound about his behaviour on the bench and his dialogue with the crowd.Rumours abound about the hugely successful investment bank.Myths abound about fiscal policy and its impact on the economy.Human stories abound about the benefits of the pumps.But it is often missed that her books abound with pointers to a wider literary and cultural awareness.The book abounds with picturesque characters. Rumours abound and hopes are rising.The book abounds with interesting observations.And the curse, it still seems to abound.With a growing economy, opportunities also abound at home.Sporting activities also abound this year, whether you choose to join in or just watch. Rumours of awards abound, and a glittering career awaits.The media and self-help books abound with glowing references to its magical powers. Rumours abounded of nefarious plots to cause mayhem in Istanbul itself.Stories still abound of the 1995 Sunday.But, for all the evidence, gaps and contradictions still abound.Examples also abound in the Middle Ages and more modern times. Also, rumours abound of treasure hidden in the tunnels - but who would dare look for it?All good stuff, essential stuff, but scratch a bit more and all sorts of awkward issues still abound. British English: abound VERB If things abound, or if a place abounds with things, there are very large numbers of them. Stories abound about when he was in charge. - American English: abound
- Brazilian Portuguese: abundar
- Chinese: 充满
- European Spanish: abundar
- French: abonder
- German: im Überfluss vorhanden sein
- Italian: abbondare
- Japanese: 豊富である
- Korean: 풍부하다
- European Portuguese: abundar
- Latin American Spanish: abundar
Definition to exist in large numbers Stories abound about when he was in charge. Synonyms be plentiful be numerous proliferate be abundant be thick on the ground superabound phrasal verbSee abound with or in somethingAdditional synonymsDefinition to be active, successful, or widespread Business soon flourished. Synonyms thrive, increase, develop, advance, abound, progress, boom, bloom, blossom, prosper, burgeonDefinition to grow strongly and vigorously Today his company continues to thrive. Synonyms prosper, do well, flourish, increase, grow, develop, advance, succeed, get on, boom, bloom, wax, burgeon, grow rich, have legs (informal) |