Abound In/With

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /əˈbaʊnd ɪn/wɪð/

Definitions of abound in/with

verb to exist in large numbers or amounts; to be plentiful

Example Sentences

A1 The park abounds with colorful flowers.

A2 The market is sure to abound in fresh fruits and vegetables.

B1 The city abounds in historical landmarks.

B2 The library abounds with rare manuscripts.

C1 His writing abounds in vivid imagery.

C2 The museum abounds with priceless artifacts.

preposition used to indicate the presence of a large quantity or number of something

Example Sentences

A1 My garden abounds with beautiful flowers.

A2 The market is known to abound in fresh fruits and vegetables.

B1 The city abounds in historical landmarks and museums.

B2 The book abounds with interesting facts and anecdotes.

C1 The region abounds in natural beauty and wildlife.

C2 The artist's work abounds with intricate details and symbolism.

Examples of abound in/with in a Sentence

formal The library abounds with rare manuscripts dating back to the 15th century.

informal My grandma's garden abounds in colorful flowers during the spring.

slang The party was abounding with cool people and good vibes.

figurative His mind abounds with creative ideas for his next project.

Grammatical Forms of abound in/with

past tense

abounded

plural

abound

comparative

more abundant

superlative

most abundant

present tense

abound

future tense

will abound

perfect tense

have abounded

continuous tense

is abounding

singular

abounds

positive degree

abound

infinitive

to abound

gerund

abounding

participle

abounded

Origin and Evolution of abound in/with

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'abound' originated from the Latin word 'abundare' meaning 'to overflow'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the usage of 'abound in/with' has evolved to signify a plentiful or overflowing amount of something.