Synonyms of bound

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noun (1)

1

as in limit

a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go

the language in the novel really is beyond the bounds of decency

Synonyms & Similar Words

• limit
• limitation
• confines
• boundary
• end
• line
• extent
• termination
• cap
• ceiling
• barrier
• border
• extremity
• edge
• fence
• verge
• margin
• terminus
• fag end
• wall
• outside
• stop
• rim
• restraint
• hedge
• brim
• bar

2

as in confines

the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something

colored outside the bounds of the drawing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• confines
• edge
• boundary
• perimeter
• border
• edging
• circumference
• verge
• end
• margin
• periphery
• frame
• skirt
• fringe
• outskirts
• rim
• brim
• skirting
• hem
• borderline
• compass
• extent
• cusp
• curb
• limitation
• shore
• brink
• maximum
• restriction
• lip
• mere
• ceiling
• crest
• measure
• termination
• demarcation
• march
• lap
• ambit
• frontier
• borderland
• pale
• selvage

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• center
• heart
• core
• within
• inside
• middle
• interior
• inner

bound

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noun (2)

as in leap

an act of leaping into the air

the kangaroo took one giant bound and was gone

Synonyms & Similar Words

• leap
• jump
• hop
• vault
• bounce
• spring
• skip
• pounce
• attack
• lope
• caper
• plunge
• gambol
• capriole
• dive
• gambado
• pitch

bound

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verb (1)

1

as in to define

to mark the limits of

the country is bounded by water on two sides

Synonyms & Similar Words

• define
• limit
• mark (off)
• describe
• demarcate
• govern
• delimit
• circumscribe
• terminate
• demark
• control
• determine
• delineate

2

as in to border

to serve as a border for

being bounded on all sides by the Alps has helped Switzerland maintain its neutrality

Synonyms & Similar Words

• border
• surround
• margin
• fringe
• edge
• define
• encircle
• rim
• skirt
• frame
• trace
• loop
• circle
• demarcate
• enclose
• restrict
• trim
• outline
• confine
• restrain
• delineate
• inclose
• circumscribe
• round
• limit
• hem
• ring
• curb
• check
• control
• sketch
• wall
• silhouette
• environ
• girth
• girdle
• compass

bound

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verb (2)

1

as in to hop

to move with a light springing step

the child giggled and bounded off to play with her friends

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hop
• bounce
• skip
• leap
• jump
• trip
• lope
• lollop
• romp
• gambol
• caper
• skitter
• frisk
• vault
• skim

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lumber
• trudge
• plod

2

as in to leap

to propel oneself upward or forward into the air

a rabbit bounded down the garden path

Synonyms & Similar Words

• leap
• jump
• hop
• vault
• spring
• bounce
• skip
• pounce
• leapfrog
• hurdle
• attack
• cavort
• frolic
• romp
• lope
• gambol
• skyrocket
• buck
• caper
• capriole
• shoot

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adjective

ˈbau̇nd 

as in determined

fully committed to achieving a goal

I am bound and determined to write a novel before I turn 30

Synonyms & Similar Words

• determined
• resolute
• intent
• resolved
• out
• decisive
• confident
• positive
• firm
• set
• bent (on or upon)
• adamant
• purposeful
• do-or-die
• single-minded
• serious
• sure
• certain
• hell-bent (on or upon)
• hardened
• on one's mettle
• persistent
• vehement
• willful
• steady
• earnest
• stubborn
• bitter
• unswerving
• rigid
• cocksure
• unwavering
• wilful
• unbending
• immovable
• hard
• unfaltering
• unhesitating
• inflexible
• adamantine
• obdurate
• implacable
• unrelenting
• unyielding
• tenacious
• uncompromising
• perverse
• pigheaded
• dogged
• mulish
• headstrong
• pertinacious
• hardheaded
• self-willed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unresolved
• hesitant
• undetermined
• uncertain
• faltering
• irresolute
• doubtful
• indecisive
• unsure
• reluctant
• suspicious
• skeptical
• unsettled
• dubious
• unconvinced
• wavering
• undecided
• loath
• distrustful
• vacillating
• weak-kneed
• mistrustful
• loth
• indisposed
• loathe
• disinclined

Examples of bound in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The 49ers attempted a seven-lateral desperation play in the final seconds and reached Rams territory before Jake Brendel’s toss to Brandon Aiyuk bounded out of bounds to end one of the 49ers’ most frustrating losses in years. —Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2024

Most would have looked to run and get out of bounds, maybe pick up a small profit. —Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2024

After the Broncos used a field goal to cut the lead to seven points with 59 seconds remaining, the Chargers needed to watch a late onside kick attempt swirl out of bounds to finally exhale. —Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2024

Collier blocked a shot by Stewart, but the ball went out of bounds with 1 second left. —Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 11 Oct. 2024