bound Synonyms
bound Meaning
bound (n)
a line determining the limits of an area
the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
the greatest possible degree of something
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
bound (v)
move forward by leaps and bounds
form the boundary of; be contiguous to
place limits on (extent or amount or access)
spring back; spring away from an impact
bound (a)
confined by bonds
held with another element, substance or material in chemical or physical union
secured with a cover or binding; often used as a combining form
bound (s)
(usually followed by `to') governed by fate
covered or wrapped with a bandage
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in `college-bound students'
bound by an oath
bound by contract
confined in the bowels
bound (imp.)
of Bind
bound (p. p.)
of Bind
bound (n.)
The external or limiting line, either real or imaginary, of any object or space; that which limits or restrains, or within which something is limited or restrained; limit; confine; extent; boundary.
A leap; an elastic spring; a jump.
Rebound; as, the bound of a ball.
Spring from one foot to the other.
bound (v. t.)
To limit; to terminate; to fix the furthest point of extension of; -- said of natural or of moral objects; to lie along, or form, a boundary of; to inclose; to circumscribe; to restrain; to confine.
To name the boundaries of; as, to bound France.
To make to bound or leap; as, to bound a horse.
To cause to rebound; to throw so that it will rebound; as, to bound a ball on the floor.
bound (v. i.)
To move with a sudden spring or leap, or with a succession of springs or leaps; as the beast bounded from his den; the herd bounded across the plain.
To rebound, as an elastic ball.
bound ()
imp. & p. p. of Bind.
bound (p. p. & a.)
Restrained by a hand, rope, chain, fetters, or the like.
Inclosed in a binding or cover; as, a bound volume.
Under legal or moral restraint or obligation.
Constrained or compelled; destined; certain; -- followed by the infinitive; as, he is bound to succeed; he is bound to fail.
Resolved; as, I am bound to do it.
Constipated; costive.
bound (v.)
Ready or intending to go; on the way toward; going; -- with to or for, or with an adverb of motion; as, a ship is bound to Cadiz, or for Cadiz.
bound Sentence Examples
- The rabbit bounded across the meadow, disappearing into the thicket.
- With excitement bubbling inside her, she bounded up the stairs two steps at a time.
- The bookworm's heart was bound to the pages of her favorite novels.
- The athletes' spirits were bound together by their shared love for the sport.
- The parcel was securely bound with string to prevent it from coming undone during transit.
- His ambitions knew no bounds as he set out to conquer new challenges.
- The river was bound by steep cliffs, creating a breathtaking natural boundary.
- The contract legally bound both parties to fulfill their obligations.
- Despite the setbacks, her determination remained boundless, driving her to pursue her dreams.
- The friends were bound by a deep sense of loyalty forged over years of shared experiences.
FAQs About the word bound
a line determining the limits of an area, the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something, the greatest possible degree of something, a light, sel
boundary,limit, confines, end, limitation, termination, barrier, ceiling, extent, cap
heart,center, core, heart, within, core, center, within, middle,inside
The rabbit bounded across the meadow, disappearing into the thicket.
With excitement bubbling inside her, she bounded up the stairs two steps at a time.
The bookworm's heart was bound to the pages of her favorite novels.
The athletes' spirits were bound together by their shared love for the sport.
