Definition

1. Verb:
   • To exist in large quantity; to be plentiful or abundant within something: This verb describes a situation where a particular thing is present in great amounts or numbers within a specific place, area, or context.

Usage

• The verb "abound in" is used to indicate a high concentration or plentiful existence of something. It is typically followed by a noun or noun phrase representing the thing that is abundant.
• It often describes natural resources, qualities, features, or elements.

Examples

• Verb:
  • The region abounds in natural resources like oil and minerals.
  • Her speech abounded in witty remarks and clever observations.
  • This forest abounds in diverse wildlife.

Advanced Usage

• "to abound in" vs. "to abound with": While often used interchangeably, "abound in" can sometimes emphasize the container or subject that possesses the abundance ("The book abounds in errors"), whereas "abound with" can emphasize the abundant elements themselves ("The river abounds with fish"). However, this distinction is subtle and not always observed.

Variants and Related Words

• Abound (verb): To exist in large numbers or amounts.
  • Opportunities for growth abound in this field.
• Abounding (adjective): Existing in abundance; plentiful.
  • We entered a garden abounding with flowers.
• Abundance (noun): A very large quantity of something.
  • The abundance of caution was necessary.

Synonyms

• Teem with: To be full of or swarming with.
• Be rich in: To possess a large amount of something valuable.
• Be full of: To contain a lot of something.

Related Phrasal Verbs

• Abound with: To have something in great quantity. (Note: This is a closely related phrasal verb, not a variant of "abound in").
  • The coastal waters abound with marine life.

Related Idioms

• (To be) in abundance: Existing in very large quantities.
  • Fresh fruit was in abundance at the market.

Verb

1. exist in large quantity