Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bound
verb, noun, adjective
/baʊnd/
Definition
To move forward with quick steps; to leap or spring in a specified direction.
Examples
- She bound up the wounds carefully.
- The dog bounded across the yard with joy.
- The bounds of the property are marked by a fence.
Meaning
The term ‘bound’ refers to a movement that involves leaping or moving energetically in a particular direction. Additionally, it can indicate a limit or boundary that confines something.
Synonyms
- leap
- jump
- spring
- limit
- boundary
