abound
Translation
to be plentiful, to exist in large numbers
Examples
Fish abound in this river.
Fish abound in this river.
The forest abounds with wildlife.
The forest abounds with wildlife.
Grammar Patterns
((subject)) abound to exist in large numbers Opportunities abound for young people.
((place)) abounds with/in ((sth.)) to be full of (sth.) The ocean abounds with life.
Similar Words
Synonyms: be plentiful, teem, swarm; Antonyms: be scarce, lack
Etymology
From Latin 'abundare' meaning 'to overflow'. This comes from 'ab-' (from, away) and 'unda' (a wave).
Memory Tips
Think of waves ('unda') of things overflowing ('ab-') everywhere. It's related to 'abundant'.