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to superabound

to superabound

1 8.5
To be found in very large numbers, for example plants or animals
  • verb
  • /ˌsuːpərəˈbaʊnd/
: sobrar
  • In the rainforest, plant and animal species superabound, making it one of the most diverse ecosystems.

Examples

  • During the harvest season, apples superabound in the orchards, filling every basket to the brim.

  • The garden superabounds with colorful flowers.

  • Opportunities to learn and grow superabound at this innovative university.

  • Opportunities to learn superabound in this city.

  • During the harvest season, apples superabound in the orchards, filling every basket to the brim.

  • In the rainforest, plant and animal species superabound, making it one of the most diverse ecosystems.

  • Opportunities to learn and grow superabound at this innovative university.

How Abundant

to superabound
1 8.5
to teem
24 6.0
to abound
50 4.2
to occur
110 2.1

Surface Forms

superabound infinitive
superabounded past
superabounded past participle
superabounding present participle
superabounds third person singular

Morphology

superabound = abound (transparent) = super + abound

The verb is formed by adding the intensifying prefix 'super-' to the verb 'abound', producing a clear intensified meaning.

Etymology

Superabound comes from the prefix super- meaning 'over' or 'above' and the verb abound, which means 'to be plentiful' and is like abundant. So to superabound is to be present in very large numbers or to 'overflow' with something.