Word
abounding
Phoneticsabound·ing
US/əˈbaʊndɪŋ/
UK/ɐbˈaʊndɪŋ/
Definition
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.
Examples
“The forest is abounding with wildflowers in the spring.”
“The coastal region is abounding with historical sites that attract thousands of tourists every summer.”
“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.”
Examples
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.”
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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