Abounds Meaning in English
word · lemma: abound
əˈbaʊndz
uh-BOUNDZ
ɐbˈaʊndz
uh-BOUNDZ
Definition
If something abounds, it exists in large numbers or amounts. Usually used to describe places or situations where something is very common or plentiful.
Usage & Nuances
Usually appears in formal or descriptive language, often with 'in' ('the forest abounds in wildlife'). Not used for objects you can count easily (use 'has a lot of' instead). Common in literature, reports, and news.
Spanish: abundaPortuguese (BR): abundaPortuguese (PT): abundaChinese (Simplified): 大量存在Chinese (Traditional): 大量存在Hindi: प्रचुर मात्रा में हैArabic: يكثرBengali: ভরপুর - প্রচুর পরিমাণে আছেRussian: изобилует - полноJapanese: 豊富にある - 多く存在するVietnamese: dồi dào - nhiềuKorean: 풍부하다 - 많다Turkish: bol - çokça bulunurUrdu: کثرت سے پایا جاتا ہے - بہت زیادہ ہےIndonesian: melimpah - berlimpah
Example Sentences
Wildlife abounds in this national park.
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The ocean abounds with fish.
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Opportunities abound in big cities.
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Rumors abound whenever there's a big announcement.
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Mistakes abound in this report; it needs careful review.
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In parts of the internet, strange theories abound.
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