What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
abound
Example
The garden abounds with colorful flowers. [abound: verb]
Example
The city abounds in cultural attractions. [abounds: third person singular]
swarm
Example
The bees swarmed around the hive. [swarm: verb]
Example
A swarm of tourists crowded the narrow street. [swarm: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Abound is more commonly used than swarm in everyday language. Abound is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while swarm is less common and is usually used in specific situations.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between abound and swarm?
Both abound and swarm are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
