# abounding

/əˈbaʊndɪŋ/ (US) · /ɐbˈaʊndɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/abounding
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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