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Definition of "abound in" []

  • To have something in great numbers or quantities; to possess in such abundance as to be characterized by. (verb)

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Use "abound in" in a sentence
  • "The bodies of whales and sirenians abound in historical relics that we notice because they live in a very different environment from their land-dwelling ancestors."
  • "Flagstaffs and banners abound in the greatest profusion in every village."
  • "The water now before us appears but a ladleful; yet extending our view to its unfathomable depths, the largest tortoises, iguanas, iguanodons, dragons, fishes, and turtles, are produced in it, articles of value and sources of wealth abound in it."
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