Bound

/baʊnd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a leaping or jumping movement.

With a final bound, the rabbit escaped into the bushes.

verb

past tense of bind; to tie or secure.

He bound the package with twine before shipping it.

to move quickly with leaping strides.

The children bounded across the yard in excitement.

adjective

leaping or bounding; having a specified limit or confinement.

The dog was bound by a leash to the owner's hand.

determined or certain to do something; obliged.

She is bound to meet her deadlines at work.

confined; restricted to a particular area.

He felt bound by the rules of the competition.

Middle English, from Old English 'bund', from 'bindan' meaning to bind.

bound to

certain to happen or happen

bound up

tied up; involved, or preoccupied

homeward bound

heading back to one’s home

in bounds

within the limits or boundary

out of bounds

beyond the limits or boundary

bind

to tie or secure

binding

a limit or constraint

bond

a connection or obligation

to be committed to

She's bound to her work schedule.

to be in a situation where options are limited

I'm bound by the circumstances and can't leave.