Abound - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |əˈbaʊnd|  American pronunciation of the word abound
Brit.  |əˈbaʊnd|  British pronunciation of the word abound

verb

- be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities
- be in a state of movement or action (syn: bristle, burst)
The room abounded with screaming children

Extra examples

They live in a region where oil abounds.

...a city that abounds with art museums and private galleries...

Examples abound.

The book abounds with printing mistakes.

Venice abounds in famous hotels.

Rumours abound as to the reasons for his resignation.

Examples of this abound in her book.

The room abounded with screaming children

...admonitory articles abound around Halloween, warning parents of the hazards of trick-or-treating...

Mistakes abound on every page.

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: abound
he/she/it: abounds
present participle: abounding
past tense: abounded
past participle: abounded
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