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British pronunciation
/bˈa‍ʊnd/

Definition & Meaning of "bound"

to bound
01

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

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The excited puppy bounded across the meadow, chasing butterflies with endless energy.
As the athlete neared the finish line, he bounded with determination to secure the victory.
02

to establish or define limits or boundaries for something

Transitive: to bound sth
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To maintain a healthy work-life balance, she carefully bounded her work hours and personal time.
The teacher asked the students to bound their essays within a maximum word count for the assignment.
03

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

Transitive: to bound an area
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The river bound the two counties, serving as a natural boundary between them.
Mountain ranges often bound different regions, creating distinct landscapes on either side.
04

to rebound or spring back after an impact

Intransitive: to bound somewhere
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After bouncing the ball against the wall, it bounded back with unexpected force.
The tennis ball bounded off the racket, ready for the next volley.
01

restricted or confined by physical restraints or bonds

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The prisoner was bound in chains and shackles.
She felt bound by the responsibilities of caring for her elderly parents.
02

held with another element, substance or material in chemical or physical union

03

secured with a cover or binding; often used as a combining form

04

(usually followed by `to') governed by fate

05

headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in `college-bound students'

06

covered or wrapped with a bandage

07

confined in the bowels

08

bound by an oath

09

bound by contract

10

likely to happen or sure to experience something

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With the storm approaching, they were bound to face heavy rain and strong winds.
Given her dedication and hard work, she is bound to succeed in her new role.
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having a cover or binding

Bound
01

a line determining the limits of an area

02

the greatest possible degree of something

03

the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

04

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

05

do something in turns

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