Abound in

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verb

To have a lot of something.

The river abounds in fish.
Visual representation of "abound in" - To have a lot of something

Often appears as...

  • abound in opportunities
  • abound in possibilities
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Quantity Focus

Use 'abound in' when emphasizing the large number of something rather than its quality.

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The old library abounds in books.
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Natural Abundance

Often used to describe the richness of natural resources or wildlife in an area.

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The forest abounds in diverse species.
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Neutral Tone

The phrase can be used in both formal and informal language without being too casual or too formal.

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Scholarly articles abound in technical terms.
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