abound

verb

\ ə-ˈbau̇nd

abounded; abounding; abounds

Definition of abound

1 : to be present in large numbers or in great quantity : to be prevalent a business in which opportunities abound errors and inconsistencies abound

2 : to be copiously supplied —used with in or with life abounded in mysteries— Norman Mailerinstitutions abound with evidence of his success — Johns Hopkins Magazine

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Examples of abound in a Sentence

They live in a region where oil abounds. a city that abounds with art museums and private galleries

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The brand has scored almost $85 million in funding, and IPO rumors abound. — Cheryl Wischhover, Vox, "The long-term influence of Meghan Markle’s royal wedding makeup," 21 May 2018 Sparkling lights, winsome greenery and decorous florals abounded in the St. Charles Room of Loyola University Danna Center for the Holy Name of Jesus School's auction and gala on April 6. — Sue Strachan, NOLA.com, "Holy Name of Jesus School gala a spritely success," 8 May 2018 Ship Creek might be the most visible venue, but incredible fishing opportunities abound in every corner of town. — Josh Niva, Anchorage Daily News, "Keep calm and fish on," 2 May 2018 The banana plants that once abounded in the dining room are gone; the accessories now tend to be reflective vases full of red roses, for example, while gleaming vintage lanterns hang overhead. — Julia Reed, ELLE Decor, "Ralph Lauren's Chic Retreat," 5 Oct. 2010 Mostly, the New International Exhibition Center abounds with a kaleidoscope of mysterious vehicles displayed by the 80 or so Chinese brands such as Dongfeng, Chang’an, SAIC Motor, and First Automotive Works. — Bradley Berman, Popular Mechanics, "China Is the Automotive Alternate Universe," 4 May 2018 Intriguingly, Venus' upper atmosphere also abounds with a mysterious compound that absorbs ultraviolet (UV) radiation, the high-energy light that causes sunburns here on Earth. — Mike Wall, Space.com, "Life on Venus? Why It's Not an Absurd Thought," 16 Apr. 2018 The silver lining has been that bralettes abound in my post-mastectomy life. — Suzanne Zuppello, SELF, "How I Found the Right Bras After Mastectomy and Reconstruction," 25 Oct. 2018 Options abound in the Play Store, including Facebook Messenger, Pulse SMS, WhatsApp Messenger, and a bunch of others. — Michael Simon, PCWorld, "Three ways to stop your Samsung Galaxy phone from randomly texting out your pics," 3 July 2018

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