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Definition of: abound
(ə·bound′) v.i.
1. To be in abundance; be plentiful.
2. To have plenty of; be rich in: with in: The book abounds in humorous incidents.
3. To be full of; teem: with with: The lakes abound with fish. See synonyms under FLOW. Compare AMPLE. [<OF abunder <L abundare overflow < ab- from + undare flow in waves < unda wave]
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