BOUND


Meaning of BOUND in English

I. noun

1.

usually bounds plural

Synonyms: environs 1, boundary, compass, confine(s), limits, precinct(s), purlieus

2.

Synonyms: limit 1, confine(s), end, limitation, term

II. verb

1.

Synonyms: demarcate 1, delimit, delimitate, determine, limit, mark (out), measure

2.

Synonyms: border 1, define, edge, fringe, hem, margin, rim, skirt, surround, verge

III. adjective

1.

Synonyms: finite , bounded, limited

2.

obliged to serve a master or in a clearly defined capacity for a certain length of time by the terms of a contract or mutual agreement

brought to the American colonies as a bound servant

Synonyms: apprenticed, articled, indentured

Related Word: contracted; enslaved

Contrasted words: free, freed

3.

Synonyms: constipated , astricted, costive, obstipated

IV. verb

Synonyms: jump 1, bounce, hop, hurdle, leap, lop, saltate, spring, vault

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