BOUND
Scrabble letter values: B3O1U1N1D2 = 8
Definition
- noun a line determining the limits of an area. — synonyms: boundary, edge
- noun the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something. — synonyms: boundary, bounds
- noun the greatest possible degree of something. — synonyms: limit, boundary
- noun a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards. — synonyms: leap, leaping, spring, saltation, bounce
- verb move forward by leaps and bounds. — synonyms: jump, leap, spring
- verb form the boundary of. — synonyms: border
- verb place limits on (extent or amount or access). — synonyms: restrict, trammel, limit, confine, throttle
- verb spring back. — synonyms: bounce, resile, take_a_hop, spring, rebound, recoil, reverberate, ricochet
- adjective confined by bonds.
- adjective held with another element, substance or material in chemical or physical union.
- adjective secured with a cover or binding.
- adjective (usually followed by `to') governed by fate. — synonyms: bound(p), destined
- adjective covered or wrapped with a bandage. — synonyms: bandaged
- adjective headed or intending to head in a certain direction. — synonyms: destined
- adjective bound by an oath.
- adjective bound by contract. — synonyms: apprenticed, articled, indentured
- adjective confined in the bowels. — synonyms: bound(p)
Examples
- “what he did was beyond the bounds of acceptable behavior”
- “to the limit of his ability”
- “The horse bounded across the meadow”