abounding
/ə'baundiɳ/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Existing in large quantities; plentiful; abundant: The word "abounding" describes something that is present in great supply or exists in profusion. It emphasizes a state of being richly supplied or overflowing with something.
Usage
- "Abounding" is used to modify nouns, indicating that the noun possesses or is characterized by a large, often generous, amount of something.
- It is typically used in formal or literary contexts to convey richness or plenty.
Examples
- Adjective:
- The garden was abounding with colorful flowers. (The garden was full of a large variety and number of flowers.)
- She faced the challenge with abounding energy and optimism. (She approached the challenge with a very plentiful amount of energy and optimism.)
- The region is abounding in natural resources. (The region has a great abundance of natural resources.)
Advanced Usage
- "Abounding in": This is a common prepositional phrase used with "abounding" to specify what something is full of.
- The report is abounding in useful details. (The report is filled with a large number of useful details.)
- "Abounding with": Similar to "abounding in," this phrase is used to indicate what something is plentifully supplied with.
- The market was abounding with fresh produce. (The market was overflowing with fresh fruits and vegetables.)
Variants and Related Words
- Abound (verb): To exist in great numbers or quantities.
- Opportunities for growth abound in this field.
- Abundance (noun): A very large quantity of something.
- There was an abundance of food at the feast.
- Abundant (adjective): Existing or available in large quantities; plentiful.
- The country has abundant mineral wealth.
Synonyms
- Plentiful: Existing in large amounts.
- Teeming: Full of people or things; swarming.
- Rife: Of common occurrence; widespread.
- Profuse: Exhibiting great abundance; lavish.
Antonyms
- Scarce: Insufficient for the demand; rare.
- Lacking: Not available or in short supply.
- Deficient: Not having enough of a specified quality or ingredient.
Adjective
- existing in abundance
- abounding confidence
- whiskey galore