teem

/tiːm/

Definitions

1. verb

to be full or overflowing, typically with a liquid; to abound or be plentiful

“The garden teemed with life after the spring rains.”

2. verb

to produce or supply abundantly

“The land teems with minerals.”

3. noun

a large amount or number of something

“The crowd teem with young people.”

4. noun

a swarm or throng of people or things

“The city teem with people during the festival.”

Synonyms

  • abound
  • swarm

Antonyms

  • deplete
  • empty