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English verb: abound

1. abound (stative) be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities


Pattern of useSomething ----s.
Something is ----ing PP


Broader (hypernym)be

2. abound (stative) be in a state of movement or action


SamplesThe room abounded with screaming children.
The garden bristled with toddlers.


ExamplesThe crowds abound in the streets, The streets abound with crowds


Synonymsbristle, burst


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)feature, have









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