Definitions
- Describing a place or situation that is full of something, often used with the preposition 'with'. - Referring to a large quantity or number of something, often used with the preposition 'in'. - Talking about something that exists or occurs in great quantities or numbers.
- Describing a large group of people gathered together in one place. - Referring to a crowd or multitude of people, often used with the preposition 'of'. - Talking about a busy or crowded place with many people.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a large quantity or number of something.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a crowded or busy place.
- 3Both words can be used figuratively to describe an abundance of something.
What is the difference?
- 1Type of object: Abound is used to describe a wide variety of things, while throng is specifically used to describe people.
- 2Intensity: Throng implies a higher degree of density and crowding than abound.
- 3Location: Throng is often used to describe a specific location where people are gathered, while abound can be used to describe any place or situation that is full of something.
- 4Connotation: Abound has a neutral connotation, while throng can have a negative connotation if it implies overcrowding or chaos.
- 5Verb form: Abound is a verb that can be used in various tenses, while throng is primarily used as a noun.
Remember this!
Abound and throng both describe a large quantity or number of something, but they differ in their intensity, type of object, location, connotation, and verb form. Abound is a versatile verb that can be used to describe any place or situation that is full of something, while throng specifically describes a large group of people gathered together in one place.
