Found 1 items, similar to To abound in.
English → English (gcide) Definition: To abound in Abound \A*bound"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Abounded; p. pr. & vb. n. Abounding.] [OE. abounden, F. abonder, fr. L. abundare to overflow, abound; ab + unda wave. Cf. Undulate.] 1. To be in great plenty; to be very prevalent; to be plentiful. [1913 Webster] The wild boar which abounds in some parts of the continent of Europe. --Chambers. [1913 Webster] Where sin abounded grace did much more abound. --Rom. v. 20. [1913 Webster] 2. To be copiously supplied; -- followed by in or with. [1913 Webster] To abound in, to possess in such abundance as to be characterized by. To abound with, to be filled with; to possess in great numbers. [1913 Webster] Men abounding in natural courage. --Macaulay. [1913 Webster] A faithful man shall abound with blessings. --Prov. xxviii. 20. [1913 Webster] It abounds with cabinets of curiosities. --Addison. [1913 Webster]