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abounding

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //əˈbaʊndɪŋ// UK //ɐbˈaʊndɪŋ// abound·ing

v. to be found in very large amounts in a place. You use this when there are many of something, like people or things, in one area.

v. to be present in great numbers or quantities within a specific area or context. Often used to describe the presence of natural resources or the density of a population.


SIMPLE

The forest is abounding with wildflowers in the spring.

CONTEXTUAL

The coastal region is abounding with historical sites that attract thousands of tourists every summer.

COMPLEX

While the valley is abounding with natural beauty, the local economy remains heavily dependent on a single industrial facility that provides most of the employment.

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