Definition of abound

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a·bound    (-bound) KEY  

intr.v.
a·bound·ed , a·bound·ing , a·bounds

1. To be great in number or amount.
2. To be fully supplied or filled; teem. See Synonyms at teem ¹.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English abounden, from Old French abonder, from Latin abundre, to overflow : ab-, away ; see ab- ¹ + undre, to flow (from unda, wave; see wed- ¹ in Indo-European roots)

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