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abounder

|a-bound-er|

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/əˈbaʊndər/

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/əˈbaʊndə/

(abound)

exist in large numbers

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounAdjective
aboundaboundsaboundedaboundedaboundingaboundersabounding
Etymology
Etymology Information

'abounder' originates from the verb 'abound', which comes from Latin, specifically the word 'abundare', where 'ab-' meant 'from' and 'unda' meant 'wave'.

Historical Evolution

'abundare' transformed into the Old French word 'abonder', and eventually became the modern English word 'abound'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to overflow or be plentiful', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person or thing that abounds or exists in large numbers or quantities.

The forest is an abounder of wildlife.

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Last updated: 2025/04/05 06:21