Abounded

Pronunciation: /əˈbaʊndɪd/

Definitions of abounded

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

Example Sentences

A1 The garden abounded with colorful flowers.

A2 The market abounded with fresh fruits and vegetables.

B1 During the holiday season, the city abounded with festive decorations.

B2 The forest abounded with wildlife, making it a popular destination for nature lovers.

C1 The museum abounded with rare artifacts from ancient civilizations.

C2 The novel abounded with intricate plot twists and complex characters.

Examples of abounded in a Sentence

formal The garden abounded with colorful flowers and lush greenery.

informal The party abounded with delicious food and good music.

slang The club abounded with cool vibes and chill people.

figurative Her mind abounded with creative ideas and innovative solutions.

Grammatical Forms of abounded

• past tense: abounded
• plural: abound
• present tense: abound
• future tense: will abound
• perfect tense: has abounded
• continuous tense: is abounding
• singular: abounds
• positive degree: abound
• infinitive: to abound
• gerund: abounding
• participle: abounding

Origin and Evolution of abounded

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'abounded' originated from the Latin word 'abundare', which means 'to overflow' or 'to be plentiful'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'abounded' has retained its original meaning of being plentiful or overflowing, but has also come to be used in a more general sense to indicate a large quantity or number of something.