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abounding

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a·bound  (-bound)
intr.v. a·bound·ed, a·bound·ing, a·bounds
1. To be great in number or amount.
2. To be fully supplied or filled; teem. See Synonyms at teem1.

[Middle English abounden, from Old French abonder, from Latin abundre, to overflow : ab-, away; see ab-1 + undre, to flow (from unda, wave; see wed-1 in Indo-European roots).]
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Adj.1.abounding - existing in abundanceabounding - existing in abundance; "abounding confidence"; "whiskey galore"
abundant - present in great quantity; "an abundant supply of water"

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