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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    limited restricted confined tied fastened secured attached linked connected joined united merged combined restrained hindered obstructed blocked barred fenced walled enclosed surrounded circumscribed defined outlined demarcated bordered edged bounded terminated ended confined pent hedged curbed checked controlled governed regulated managed directed guided led commanded dominated ruled reigned supervised overseen monitored watched guarded protected defended sheltered screened covered wrapped enveloped enfolded clasped grasped gripped held clutched seized taken captured caught apprehended arrested detained imprisoned incarcerated jailed locked bolted chained fettered manacled handcuffed shackled

    Meaning of Bound

    The primary meaning of the word "bound" is to form the boundary or limit of something, or to be restricted or confined within certain limits.

    Definitions

    • To form the boundary or limit of something
    • * To be restricted or confined within certain limits
    • * To jump or leap forward with a sudden movement
    • * To constitute the edge or border of something
    • * To be under a legal or moral obligation to do something

    Etymology of Bound

    The word "bound" has its origins in Old English and Germanic languages, with roots in the Proto-Germanic word "bundiz" and the Proto-Indo-European word "bʰendʰ-"
    Historically, the word has been used to describe physical and metaphorical limits, as well as obligations and responsibilities

    Example Uses

    • The forest is bound by a river on one side and a mountain range on the other
    • * She is bound to her family by ties of love and loyalty
    • * The athlete took a bound forward, clearing the hurdle with ease
    • * The company is bound by a contract to deliver the goods on time

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    free unrestricted unlimited unconfined unrestrained uncontrolled unregulated unmanaged unguided unled undirected uncommanded unruled unconfined unenclosed unencircled unbordered unedged unbounded unended unconfined uncurbed unchecked uncontrolled ungoverned unregulated unmanaged undirected unled uncommanded unruled unrestrained unobstructed unblocked unbarred unfenced unwalled unenclosed unencircled

    Related Nouns

    boundary limit edge border frontier barrier obstacle restriction confinement restraint obligation responsibility duty tie bond link connection attachment fastening securing anchorage mooring tether leash chain fetter manacle handcuff shackle lock bolt latch hinge joint seam stitch suture fence wall enclosure circle perimeter circumference outline contour shape form figure frame margin rim brink verge threshold

    Related Verbs

    bind tie fasten secure attach link connect join unite merge combine restrict confine restrain hinder obstruct block bar fence wall enclose surround circumscribe define outline demarcate border edge terminate end confine pent hedge curb check control govern regulate manage direct guide lead command dominate rule reign supervise oversee monitor watch guard protect defend shelter screen cover wrap envelop enfold clasp grasp grip hold clutches seize take capture catch apprehend arrest detain imprison incarcerate jail lock bolt chain fetter manacle handcuff shackle

    Related Adjectives

    boundless limitless unlimited unconfined unrestrained uncontrolled unregulated unmanaged undirected unled uncommanded unruled confined restricted limited restrained controlled regulated managed directed guided led commanded dominated ruled reigned supervised overseen monitored watched guarded protected defended sheltered screened covered wrapped enveloped enfold