bound

8 points English 5 letters Very common Commonness #2,796 Valid in: US and UK dictionaries

Definitions

verb

move forward by leaps and bounds

adjective

confined by bonds

noun

a line determining the limits of an area

Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Pronunciation

/bˈaʊnd/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)

Word forms

plural bounds

Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.

Synonyms

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

leap leaping spring saltation bounce

the greatest possible degree of something

limit boundary

the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

bounds

a line determining the limits of an area

edge

place limits on (extent or amount or access)

restrict trammel confine throttle

Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

Antonyms

unbound free

Antonyms — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

Rhymes

around found sound round ground wound pound drowned profound surround hound ultrasound renowned crowned rebound mound

More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)

Crossword clues

“a line determining the limits of an area” wn-def
“Another word for spring” gen-syn
“Spring from one foot to the other.” web-def

Anagrams

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Words you can make from BOUND

on do no don bound bud bond bo un undo bun nod

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Useful lists

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