Abounding

Pronunciation: /əˈbaʊndɪŋ/

Definitions of abounding

adjective describing a plentiful or overflowing amount of something

Example Sentences

A1 The park is abounding with colorful flowers.

A2 The market was abounding with fresh fruits and vegetables.

B1 The city is abounding with cultural landmarks and historical sites.

B2 The novel is abounding with suspense and unexpected twists.

C1 The research paper is abounding with detailed analysis and insightful conclusions.

C2 The artist's portfolio is abounding with creativity and originality.

Examples of abounding in a Sentence

formal The garden was abounding with colorful flowers.

informal My inbox is abounding with unread emails.

slang The party was abounding with cool people.

figurative Her mind was abounding with creative ideas.

Grammatical Forms of abounding

• past tense: abounded
• plural: abound
• comparative: more abounding
• superlative: most abounding
• present tense: abound
• future tense: will abound
• perfect tense: have abounded
• continuous tense: is abounding
• singular: abounds
• positive degree: abounding
• infinitive: to abound
• gerund: abounding
• participle: abounding

Origin and Evolution of abounding

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'abounding' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'abundant' and the Latin word 'abundantem'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'abounding' has retained its original meaning of being plentiful or abundant. It is still commonly used in modern English to describe a large quantity or number of something.