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Abound

verb

Abound means to be found in large amounts.

6 letters 2 syllables

What does Abound mean?

Abound means to be found in large amounts.

Dictionary definition

To exist in large numbers or large amounts.

Example sentences

Abound in a sentence

easy

Wildflowers abound in the meadow.

medium

Good ideas abound when the group works together.

hard

In spring, insects and birds abound near the pond.

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Abound

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Synonyms

Words like Abound

thriveUse when living things grow or do well in large numbers.
overflowUse when there is more than enough of something.
Antonyms

Opposite words

lackUse when something is missing or not enough.
scarceUse when something is hard to find or limited.
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Word family

Abound word family

Base word

abound

verb

abounded

Existed in large numbers in the past.

verb

abounding

Existing in large amounts now.

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