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abound

verb \ə-ˈband\

: to be present in large numbers or in great quantity

Full Definition of ABOUND

intransitive verb
1
:  to be present in large numbers or in great quantity :  be prevalent
2
:  to be copiously supplied —used with in or with <life abounded in mysteries — Norman Mailer> <institutions abound with evidence of his success — Johns Hopkins Magazine>
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Origin of ABOUND

Middle English, from Anglo-French abunder, from Latin abundare, from ab- + unda wave — more at water
First Known Use: 14th century

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ABOUND Defined for Kids

abound

verb \ə-ˈband\
abound·edabound·ing

Definition of ABOUND for Kids

1
:  to be plentiful :  teem <Salmon abound in the river.>
2
:  to be fully supplied <The book abounds with pictures.>

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