Pronunciation: /baʊnd/
noun A territorial limit; a boundary
A1 The dog was running around the yard with a boundless energy.
A2 The bound of the book was torn, making it difficult to keep the pages together.
B1 The bound of the contract stated that the project must be completed within six months.
B2 The boundaries of the national park are clearly marked to protect the wildlife within.
C1 The legal team argued over the bounds of the jurisdiction in the case.
C2 The artist's creativity knows no bounds when it comes to pushing the limits of their work.
verb To move by leaps or bounds; to be destined or certain to do something
A1 The dog is bound to the tree with a leash.
A2 She is bound to succeed with her determination.
B1 The contract legally binds both parties to the agreement.
B2 His past mistakes are bound to catch up with him eventually.
C1 The two countries are bound by a long history of diplomatic relations.
C2 The artist's creativity knows no bounds.
adjective Tied; secured; heading or having a direction towards a specified destination
A1 The dog is bound by a leash.
A2 She felt bound to help her friend in need.
B1 The contract bound them to complete the project on time.
B2 His determination was bound to lead him to success.
C1 The novel's intricate plot is bound to captivate readers.
C2 The artist's creativity knows no bounds.
formal The documents are bound together in a folder for easy reference.
informal I'm bound to forget my keys if I don't put them in the same place every day.
slang I heard they're bound to win the game tonight.
figurative His determination is bound to lead him to success in the future.
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