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abound Definition


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abound
verb
    intr
    abounded, abounding
    1. To exist in large numbers.
      Thesaurus: be plentiful, luxuriate, multiply, teem, overflow, proliferate, thrive, flourish, swarm, run riot.
Derivative: abounding
adj
    Abundant.
      Thesaurus: abundant, bountiful, luxuriant, ample, full, lavish, overflowing, prolific, replete, flourishing, teeming, profuse, rich, plenteous; Antonym: sparse, lacking.
Etymology: 14c: from Latin abundare to overflow.

Phrasal Verb: abound in or with something
    To be rich in it or filled with it.


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