Bound Definition
bound
adjective
- confined by bonds; "bound and gagged hostages"
- held with another element, substance or material in chemical or physical union
- secured with a cover or binding; often used as a combining form; "bound volumes"; "leather-bound volumes"
- (usually followed by `to') governed by fate; "bound to happen"; "an old house destined to be demolished"; "he is destined to be famous"
- covered or wrapped with a bandage; "the bandaged wound on the back of his head"; "an injury bound in fresh gauze"
- headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in `college-bound students'; "children bound for school"; "a flight destined for New York"
- bound by an oath; "a bound official"
- bound by contract
- confined in the bowels; "he is bound in the belly"
noun
- a line determining the limits of an area
- the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
- the greatest possible degree of something; "what he did was beyond the bounds of acceptable behavior"; "to the limit of his ability"
- a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
verb
- move forward by leaps and bounds; "The horse bounded across the meadow"; "The child leapt across the puddle"; "Can you jump over the fence?"
- form the boundary of; be contiguous to
- place limits on (extent or access); "restrict the use of this parking lot"; "limit the time you can spend with your friends"
- spring back; spring away from an impact; "The rubber ball bounced"; "These particles do not resile but they unite after they collide"
"Bound" in song lyrics
See how bound is used in real songs:
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"Some thought that they'd be heroes, for their destiny was bound"
7A3 — Mad Mad World -
"steadily, wall street bound"
American Cream Team f/ Raekwon, RZA — It's Not a Game -
"What's happenin' with you, wodie? You doin' that 'cause we bound?"
B.G. f/ Baby — Press One
Words that rhyme with bound
Usage tips for "bound"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "bound" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for bound to find words that pair well.