Abounds

Pronunciation: /əˈbaʊndz/

Definitions of abounds

verb a verb is a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being. In this case, 'abounds' is a verb that means to exist in large numbers or amounts.

Example Sentences

A1 The garden abounds with colorful flowers.

A2 The city abounds with historical landmarks.

B1 The market abounds with fresh produce.

B2 The book abounds with interesting facts and anecdotes.

C1 The museum abounds with priceless artifacts.

C2 The forest abounds with diverse wildlife.

Examples of abounds in a Sentence

formal In this lush forest, wildlife abounds, making it a paradise for nature lovers.

informal The options for dining in this city abound, you'll never run out of new places to try.

slang The party was lit, music abounds and everyone was having a blast.

figurative Despite the challenges, hope still abounds in the hearts of the people.

Grammatical Forms of abounds

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

Origin and Evolution of abounds

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'abounds' originated from the Latin word 'abundare', which means 'to overflow'.

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