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What is another word for Abound? – 181 Abound Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    thrive flourish prosper increase multiply swell surge overflow teem swarm burst brim flood deluge inundate permeate pervade infuse saturate suffuse abound overflow superabound replenish augment accumulate amass aggregate collect gather converge concentrate crowd throng swarm cluster assemble congregate meet fill pack cram stuff numerous plentiful profuse lavish rich prolific luxuriant exuberant copious abundant plenteous ample sufficient bountiful generous liberal munificent

    Meaning of Abound

    The primary meaning of the word "abound" is to exist or be present in large quantities.

    Definitions

    • To exist or be present in large quantities
    • * To be richly supplied or filled with something
    • * To be plentiful or abundant

    Etymology of Abound

    The word "abound" originates from the Old French word "abonder", which is derived from the Latin words "ab" (meaning "from" or "away") and "undare" (meaning "to wave" or "to flow"), and is related to the Latin word "undus", meaning wave
    Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe something that is present in large quantities or is plentiful

    Example Uses

    • The city abounds with cultural attractions and historical landmarks
    • * The forest abounds with wildlife, including deer, rabbits, and birds
    • * The company's success abounds from its innovative approach to technology

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    lack scarcity dearth shortage insufficiency deficiency paucity sparse meager lean barren empty vacant devoid bare stark insufficient inadequate unfit unproductive sterile fruitless unfruitful scarce rare uncommon infrequent sporadic limited restricted sparse thin

    Related Nouns

    abundance plenty profusion wealth richness affluence opulence luxury surplus excess overflow surplusage glut superabundance multitude multiplicity diversity variety range array collection accumulation aggregation assembly conglomeration concentration crowd throng swarm

    Related Verbs

    thrive flourish prosper increase multiply grow expand swell surge overflow teem swarm burst brim flood deluge inundate permeate pervade infuse saturate suffuse replenish augment accumulate amass aggregate collect gather converge concentrate

    Related Adjectives

    abundant plentiful profuse lavish rich prolific luxuriant exuberant copious numerous plentiful plenteous ample sufficient bountiful generous liberal munificent fertile fruitful productive thriving flourishing prosperous successful affluent wealthy opulent luxurious