abound
gb/əbˈaʊnd/ us/əbˈaʊnd/
B2
Anglų
~ 8400
Reikšmės
0 reikšmių
Veiksmažodis
formal
B2
state
1
exist in great numbers
To be in a place in very large numbers or amounts.
Vartosenos šablonas:
[things] abound [in/throughout/around a place]
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes use 'abound' like a normal transitive verb (e.g., *'They abound problems'*), but it is intransitive. You say 'problems abound' or 'the city abounds with problems', not '*abound problems*'. They may also confuse 'abound' with the adjective 'abundant': 'fish abound in the lake' (verb) vs. 'fish are abundant in the lake' (adjective).
Sinonimai
be plentiful (More neutral phrase; common in both speech and writing, slightly less formal than 'abound'.)
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be rife (Often used for negative things like crime, rumors, or corruption; slightly stronger and more negative in tone.)
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proliferate (More technical or formal; often used for things that spread or increase very quickly, such as technologies or problems.)
Antonimai
be scarce (Indicates that there are very few of something, the opposite of being in great numbers.)
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be rare (Emphasizes that something is not common or frequent, the opposite of being widespread.)
Kolokacijos
opportunities abound
|questions abound
|rumors abound
|examples abound
|wildlife abounds
|stories abound
Temos
nature
|society
|business
|core_vocabulary
Pavyzdžiai
- In the summer, outdoor concerts abound across the city.
- Speculation abounds about who will lead the new company.
- Wildflowers abound in the fields after the spring rains.
- Conflicting reports abound, making it hard to know what really happened.
- In the age of social media, opinions abound on every topic.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- In this town, small cafés abound.
- Problems abound when there is no clear plan.
- In the forest, birds and insects abound.
- Online, cheap travel deals abound.
- Stories abound about his time working abroad.
Veiksmažodis
formal
C1
state
2
be full of something
To be full of something in very large amounts, usually with 'in' or 'with'.
Vartosenos šablonas:
[place/thing] abound in/with [something]
Dažna klaida:
Learners often forget the preposition and say '*abound something*' instead of 'abound in something' or 'abound with something'. Use: 'The river abounds in fish' or 'The river abounds with fish'. They may also confuse the direction and say '*fish abound the river*', which is incorrect.
Sinonimai
be full of (More common and less formal; used in everyday speech with the same basic idea.)
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overflow with (Suggests not only being full but almost too full; slightly more vivid or emotional.)
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teem with (Often used for living things, like people, animals, or activity; has a dynamic, lively feel.)
Antonimai
lack (Shows that something does not have enough of something, the opposite of being full of it.)
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be devoid of (Formal; means to be completely without something, a strong opposite of 'abound in/with'.)
Kolokacijos
abound in detail
|abound in mistakes
|abound with ideas
|abound with possibilities
|abound in natural resources
|abound with talent
Temos
description
|nature
|culture
|core_vocabulary
Pavyzdžiai
- The region abounds in natural beauty and wildlife.
- This book abounds with practical examples and clear explanations.
- The museum abounds in rare artifacts from the ancient world.
- Her writing abounds with sharp observations about everyday life.
- The market abounds in fresh local produce during the summer months.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- The island abounds in beautiful beaches.
- The city abounds with small, family-owned shops.
- His speech abounds in jokes and funny stories.
- This course abounds with real-life examples.
- The website abounds in useful travel tips.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
abound
IPA
GB/əbˈaʊnd/
US/əbˈaʊnd/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
abound (1 skiemuo)
Žodžio formos
Verb
- Base: abound
- 3rd Person Singular: abounds
- Present Participle: abounding
- Past: abounded
Žodžių šeima
Forms
abounds
verb
abounding
verb
abounded
verb
Related words
abundantly
adverb B2
Advanced or less common
overabundance
noun
overabundant
adjective
Posakiai
abound in
1/əbˈaʊnd ˈɪn/
phrasal verb
formal
have a lot of something
If a place or thing abounds in something, it has a lot of that thing.
Pavyzdžiai
- The coastline abounds in hidden coves and small fishing villages.
- Her essays abound in clever wordplay and cultural references.
abound with
1/əbˈaʊnd wˈɪθ/
phrasal verb
formal
be filled with many things
If a place or thing abounds with something, it is full of many of those things.
Pavyzdžiai
- The garden abounds with colorful flowers in the spring.
- The article abounds with statistics but offers little real insight.