superabound: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
RareFormal, literary, occasionally academic
Quick answer
What does “superabound” mean?
To be very abundant or exist in very great quantity.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
To be very abundant or exist in very great quantity; to be more than enough.
To exist or occur in such excess that it surpasses ordinary abundance, often implying overwhelming or almost excessive plenty.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant difference in meaning or usage. The word is equally rare and formal in both varieties.
Connotations
Both varieties retain the formal/literary connotation.
Frequency
Extremely low frequency in both corpora, slightly higher in historical or religious texts.
Grammar
How to Use “superabound” in a Sentence
superabound in [something][something] superaboundsVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “superabound” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- In this region, natural beauty superabounds.
- His kindness seemed to superabound, even in adversity.
American English
- Charity superabounds in communities during the holidays.
- Where sin increased, grace superabounded all the more.
adverb
British English
- No standard adverb form. Use 'superabundantly'.
- The goods were superabundantly available.
American English
- No standard adverb form. Use 'superabundantly'.
- The data superabundantly supports the theory.
adjective
British English
- No standard adjective form. Use 'superabundant'.
- The superabundant harvest led to lower prices.
American English
- No standard adjective form. Use 'superabundant'.
- We face a superabundant supply of the material.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Rare. Could be used in a hyperbolic annual report: 'Innovation superabounds in our R&D department.'
Academic
Occasional in theology, philosophy, or history texts discussing concepts of grace or resources.
Everyday
Virtually never used in casual conversation.
Technical
Extremely rare.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “superabound”
- Using it as a transitive verb (e.g., 'It superabounds resources' – incorrect). It is intransitive or used with 'in'.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is a rare, formal word. In most contexts, 'abound' or 'be plentiful' is preferred.
No, it is an intransitive verb. It is used alone or with the preposition 'in' (e.g., 'superabound in resources').
The related noun is 'superabundance'.
Most often in religious, literary, or rhetorical contexts where an elevated tone and emphasis on extreme abundance are desired.
To be very abundant or exist in very great quantity.
Superabound is usually formal, literary, occasionally academic in register.
Superabound: in British English it is pronounced /ˌsuːpərəˈbaʊnd/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌsuːpərəˈbaʊnd/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “[rarely used idiomatically]”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of a SUPER market that ABOUNDS with goods – it SUPERABOUNDS with products.
Conceptual Metaphor
PLENTY IS A FLOOD/CONTAINER OVERFLOWING (e.g., 'grace superabounds').
Practice
Quiz
Which preposition most commonly follows 'superabound'?