Definition (noun) a line determining the limits of an area
Definition (noun) the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
Definition (noun) the greatest possible degree of something
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what he did was beyond the bounds of acceptable behavior
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to the limit of his ability
Definition (noun) a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
Definition (verb) move forward by leaps and bounds
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The horse bounded across the meadow
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The child leapt across the puddle
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Can you jump over the fence?
Definition (verb) form the boundary of; be contiguous to
Definition (verb) place limits on (extent or access)
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restrict the use of this parking lot
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limit the time you can spend with your friends
Definition (verb) spring back; spring away from an impact
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The rubber ball bounced
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These particles do not resile but they unite after they collide
Definition (adj) confined by bonds
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bound and gagged hostages
Definition (adj) held with another element, substance or material in chemical or physical union
Definition (adj) secured with a cover or binding; often used as a combining form
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bound volumes
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leather-bound volumes
Definition (adj) (usually followed by `to') governed by fate
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bound to happen
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an old house destined to be demolished
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he is destined to be famous
Definition (adj) covered or wrapped with a bandage
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the bandaged wound on the back of his head
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an injury bound in fresh gauze
Definition (adj) headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in `college-bound students'
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children bound for school
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a flight destined for New York
Definition (adj) bound by an oath
Definition (adj) bound by contract
Definition (adj) confined in the bowels