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Abound
see synonyms of aboundBased on WordNet 3.0, Princeton University
Abound
see synonyms of aboundverb (intransitive)
1.
to exist or occur in abundance; be plentiful
a swamp in which snakes abound
2. (foll by with or in)
to be plentifully supplied (with); teem (with)
the gardens abound with flowers
the fields abound in corn
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Abound
see synonyms of abound verb intransitive
1.
to be plentiful; exist in large numbers or amounts
tropical plants abound in the jungle
2.
to have plenty; be filled; be wealthy (in) or teem (with)
a land that abounds in grain, woods that abound with game
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Abound
see synonyms of aboundintr.v. a·bound·ed, a·bound·ing, a·bounds
1. To be great in number or amount: "In areas where scorpions abound, spider populations are generally kept in check" (Natalie Angier).
2. To have something in great numbers or amounts. Often used with in or with: "Neanderthal sites ... abound with artifacts, including scrapers, choppers, hand axes, and knives" (Philip and Carol Zaleski). See Synonyms at teem1.
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