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abound

Part of Speech

Verb

Pronunciation

/əˈbaʊnd/

Definitions

  • 1. To exist in large numbers or amounts.
  • 2. To be plentiful or abundant.

Usage Examples

  • Wildflowers abound in the spring.
  • Opportunities abound for those willing to seek them out.

Etymology

Derived from Middle English "abounden," from Latin "abundare," meaning "to overflow."

Synonyms

  • Teem
  • Overflow
  • Proliferate

Antonyms

  • Decrease
  • Scarcity
  • Deficit

Translations

Language Translation
Spanishabundar
Frenchabonder
Germanüberfließen
Italianabondare
Portugueseabundar
Chinese大量存在
Japanese豊富にある
Korean풍부하다
Russianизобиловать
Arabicيكثر
Hindiअधिक होना
Bengaliঅধিক পরিমাণে থাকা
Gujaratiઅધિક થવું
Marathiअधिक प्रमाणात असणे
Malayalamഅധികമായിരിക്കു
Tamilபெருமளவு இருக்க
Teluguమితి దాటి ఉండి
Punjabiਵੱਧ ਜਾਣਾ
Odiaବହୁତ ଥିବା
Assameseঅধিক পৰিমাণত থকা
Urduکثرت ہونا
Malaymelimpah
Swahilikujaa
Turkishbol olmak
Vietnamesetràn đầy

Regional Pronunciation Variations

  • UK: /əˈbaʊnd/
  • US: /əˈbaʊnd/

Historical Usage

The term has been used in English literature since the 14th century, often in the context of abundance in nature or resources.

Cultural Nuances

In different cultures, the concept of abundance may be tied to prosperity, fertility, and natural resources.

More Information

Understanding the term "abound" is essential for grasping discussions around ecology, economics, and social issues.

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