CEFR B1

abound

verb

Meaning

To exist in large numbers or amounts; to be plentiful.

Examples

Opportunities to study abroad abound in Europe.
Stories of the ghost's appearance abound in local folklore.

Synonyms: swarm, teem, proliferate, flourish

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abound (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /əˈbaʊnd/

Definition

To exist in large numbers or amounts; to be plentiful.

Examples

Opportunities to study abroad abound in Europe.
Stories of the ghost's appearance abound in local folklore.

How to Use abound

abound with (prepositional phrase): To be filled with or contain a large quantity of something. — "The old library abounds with rare manuscripts."
abound in (prepositional phrase): To exist in large numbers or amounts. — "Such opportunities abound in the tech industry."

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