ABOUND

ABOUND', verb intransitive. [Latin abundo. If this word is from Latin unda, a wave, the latter has probably lost its first consonant. abound may naturally be deduced from the Celtic. Latin fons, a fountain.]1. To have or possess in great quantity; to be copiously supplied; followed by with or in; as to abound with provisions; to abound in good things.2. To be in great plenty; to be very prevalent.Where sin abounded, grace did much more abound Romans 5:20.

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abound. Abound, v.i. to have in plenty, or be in plenty

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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. 1. To be in great plenty; to be very prevalent; to be plentiful.
The wild boar which abounds in some parts of the continent of Europe. Chambers. Where sin abounded grace did much more abound. Rom. v. 20. 2. 2. To be copiously supplied; — followed by in or with.
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. Men abounding in natural courage. Macaulay. A faithful man shall abound with blessings. Prov. xxviii. 20. It abounds with cabinets of curiosities. Addison.