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src: wikipedia
- Definition
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- bound :move forward by leaps and bounds
- The horse bounded across the meadow|The child leapt across the puddle|Can you jump over the fence?
- bound :confined by bonds
- bound and gagged hostages
- bound :the greatest possible degree of something
- what he did was beyond the bounds of acceptable behavior|to the limit of his ability
- bound :place limits on (extent or amount or access)
- restrict the use of this parking lot|limit the time you can spend with your friends
- bound :secured with a cover or binding; often used as a combining form
- bound volumes|leather-bound volumes
- bound :spring back; spring away from an impact
- The rubber ball bounced|These particles do not resile but they unite after they collide
- bound :(usually followed by `to') governed by fate
- bound to happen|an old house destined to be demolished|he is destined to be famous
- bound :covered or wrapped with a bandage
- the bandaged wound on the back of his head|an injury bound in fresh gauze