Bound

Quick meaning: Bound is a verb meaning simple past and past participle of bind.

Meaning

simple past and past participle of bind.

More Meanings

1. (with infinitive) Obliged (to).
2. (linguistics, of a morpheme) That cannot stand alone as a free word.
3. (mathematics, logic, of a variable) Constrained by a quantifier.
4. (in combination) Confined or restricted to a certain place.
5. (in combination) Unable to move in certain conditions.
6. (dated) Constipated; costive.
7. (obsolete) Ready, prepared.

Example Sentences

I bound the splint to my leg.

You are not legally bound to reply.

I had bound the splint with duct tape.

Well, it isn't for me to say. I'm an employee of the firm and bound to stand by it.

Word Forms

• bounds
• bounding
• bounded

Synonyms for bound

Depending on context, synonyms include lollop, recoil, compelled, spring, edge, constrained.

Antonyms for bound

Common opposites include free, unbound.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include obligated, sworn, obligate, certain, sure, articled.

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