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The past tense form of 'abound' is abounded. Example: The garden abounded with colorful flowers last summer. (The garden abounded with colorful flowers last summer.)
Definition of “abound”
- to exist in large numbers or amounts
- to be plentiful or abundant
Tense sentence structure and examples:
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
| Past Simple | abounded |
| Past Continuous | abounding |
| Past Perfect | abounded |
Example
The city streets abounded with tourists during the holiday season.
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The forest abounded with wildlife in the past.
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At that time, the market was abounding with fresh produce.
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The party was abounding with laughter and joy.
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By the end of the day, the store had abounded with customers.
Example
The museum had abounded with art pieces before the exhibition ended.
