to bound
Pronunciation
/ˈbaʊnd/

Definition & Meaning of "bound"in English

to bound
01

to leap or spring forward with energy and enthusiasm, often with all feet leaving the ground simultaneously

Intransitive
to bound definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Movement verb
Regular
Present tense
bound
3rd person singular
bounds
Present participle
bounding
Past simple
bounded
Past participle
bounded
Examples
The excited puppy bounded across the meadow, chasing butterflies with endless energy.
02

to establish or define limits or boundaries for something

Transitive: to bound sth
to bound definition and meaning
Examples
To maintain a healthy work-life balance, she carefully bounded her work hours and personal time.
03

to establish or delineate the border or edge of an area, setting it apart from other regions

Transitive: to bound an area
Examples
The river bound the two counties, serving as a natural boundary between them.
04

to rebound or spring back after an impact

Intransitive: to bound somewhere
Examples
After bouncing the ball against the wall, it bounded back with unexpected force.
01

likely to happen or sure to experience something

bound definition and meaning
Examples
With the storm approaching, they were bound to face heavy rain and strong winds.
02

restricted or confined by physical restraints or bonds

Grammatical Information
Composition
past participle adjective
qualitative
Superlative
most bound
Comparative
more bound
gradable
Examples
The prisoner was bound in chains and shackles.
03

chemically or physically joined to another element, substance, or material

Examples
The ions are bound in the crystal lattice.
04

(often used of books) secured with a cover or binding

Examples
The novel was beautifully bound in leather.
05

headed or intending to head in a particular direction

Examples
The train is bound for New York.
06

covered, wrapped, or secured with a bandage

Examples
The patient 's leg remained bound to prevent movement.
07

unable to pass stools

Examples
He felt bound after overeating.
08

restricted by an oath or promise

Examples
Soldiers are bound by loyalty to their country.
09

legally or contractually obligated

Examples
The company is bound by contract to deliver on time.
Bound
01

a line or boundary marking the limits of an area

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
bounds
Examples
The property is within the farm's bound.
02

the maximum possible degree, limit, or extent of something

Examples
Her patience reached its bound.
03

a light, energetic leap or jump forward

Examples
With a single bound, the dog cleared the fence.
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