abound
Translation
to be plentiful, to exist in large numbers
Examples
Fish abound in this river.
There are lots of fish in this river.
The area abounds with wildlife.
The area is full of wildlife.
Grammar Patterns
((subject)) abound (subject) exists in large numbers Fish abound in this river.
((place)) abounds with ((sth.)) (place) is full of (sth.) The area abounds with wildlife.
Similar Words
Synonyms: teem, swarm, be plentiful; Antonyms: be scarce, lack
Etymology
From Latin 'abundare' (to overflow), from 'ab-' (from) and 'unda' (a wave).
Memory Tips
Imagine waves ('unda') overflowing ('ab-') from the shore. It signifies a great quantity of something.