Definitions
There are 17 meanings of the word
Bound.
How to pronounce bound:
US
Bound - as an adjective
Bound - as a noun
A line determining the limits of an area
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
boundary14edge6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
line4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
boundary14bounds9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
extremity21Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The greatest possible degree of something
Example: "What he did was beyond the bounds of acceptable behavior"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
boundary14limit7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
extent13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Bound - as an adjective satellite
(usually followed by `to') governed by fate
Example: "Bound to happen"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
destined10Covered or wrapped with a bandage
Example: "The bandaged wound on the back of his head"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bandaged13Headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in `college-bound students'
Example: "Children bound for school"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
destined10Bound by an oath
Example: "A bound official"
Confined in the bowels
Example: "He is bound in the belly"
Bound - as a verb
Move forward by leaps and bounds
Example: "The horse bounded across the meadow"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
jump15leap6spring9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
move9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Form the boundary of; be contiguous to
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
border9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
confine12enclose9hold inHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Place limits on (extent or amount or access)
Example: "Restrict the use of this parking lot"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
confine12limit7restrict10throttle11trammel11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Spring back; spring away from an impact
Example: "The rubber ball bounced"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bounce10rebound10recoil8resile6reverberate16ricochet15spring9take a hopHypernyms (Closely Related)
bound8jump15leap6spring9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The book has a beautiful bound cover."
"She felt bound by duty to help her family."
"The ship was bound for the tropical island."
"The athlete made a bound in her performance."
"The prisoners were bound by handcuffs."
Word Game Points
Is BOUND a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bound is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BOUND has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is BOUND a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bound is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBOUND has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is BOUND a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bound is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBOUND has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
