bound

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈbaʊnd/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/baʊnd/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(bound)

From the verb bind: (⇒ conjugate)
bound is: Click the infinitive to see all available inflections
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v past p

bound
WordReference English Thesaurus © 2025
Sense: Adjective: traveling towards - followed by 'for'
Synonyms:
destined for, traveling to, travelling to (UK), heading to, heading for, headed to, headed for, on your way to, going to, on the way to, in the direction of, flying to
Sense: Adjective: certain
Synonyms:
certain Collocations, sure Collocations, likely Collocations, destined, going to
Sense: Adjective: physically restrained
Synonyms:
restrained Collocations, tied up, shackled, chained, trussed up, pinned down, pegged down, secured, confined Collocations, strapped down, strapped in, fastened, roped, harnessed, captive Collocations, manacled, gagged, handcuffed, muzzled, fettered, hobbled, swathed, tethered, picketed, trammeled, trammelled (UK), swaddled
Antonyms:
unbound, free Collocations, unrestrained, unconstrained, free to move around, unconfined
Sense: Adjective: figuratively constrained
Synonyms:
obligated, compelled, obliged, impelled, duty-bound, driven Collocations, committed Collocations, under compulsion, under obligation, sworn Collocations, under necessity, required
Antonyms:
unobligated, under no obligation, not compelled, not committed, not sworn, not pledged
Sense: Verb: move in leaps
Synonyms:
leap Collocations, jump Collocations, skip Collocations, spring Collocations, leapfrog, hurdle Collocations, vault Collocations, pounce, prance
Antonyms:
stand Collocations, stop moving, stand still, stop Collocations
Sense: Verb: rebound
Synonyms:
bounce Collocations, rebound Collocations, come off, ricochet, recoil Collocations, be deflected, skip Collocations, skim Collocations
Antonyms:
Sense: Noun: long jump
Synonyms:
jump Collocations, leap Collocations, spring Collocations, pounce, hurdle Collocations
Sense: Noun: limits
Synonyms:
limits, boundary Collocations, marker Collocations, perimeter, border Collocations, circumference, skirt Collocations, periphery


bind
WordReference English Thesaurus © 2025
Sense: Verb: constrain with bonds
Synonyms:
tie up, tie Collocations, truss, truss up, shackle, tether Collocations, strap Collocations, chain Collocations, leash Collocations, lash Collocations, lash down, manacle, restrain Collocations, constrict, confine Collocations, handcuff, fetter, clamp Collocations, cinch, hitch Collocations, yoke Collocations, pin down, pinion, peg down, hobble, hogtie, moor Collocations, enchain, enfetter, trammel
Sense: Verb: secure
Synonyms:
attach Collocations, secure Collocations, adhere Collocations, fasten Collocations, connect Collocations, hold Collocations, stick Collocations, glue Collocations, join Collocations, fix Collocations, affix, hold sth together, tape Collocations
Sense: Verb: bandage
Synonyms:
bandage Collocations, dress Collocations, wrap Collocations, swathe, tape Collocations, strap up, swaddle
Sense: Noun: quandary
Synonyms:
quandary, dilemma, predicament Collocations, jam Collocations (informal), fix Collocations (informal), pickle Collocations (informal), tight spot (informal), stew Collocations (informal), tight situation, trouble Collocations, difficulty Collocations, difficult situation, dire straits, plight Collocations
Sense: Verb: obligate or restrict
Synonyms:
obligate, oblige, force Collocations, make Collocations, require Collocations, compel Collocations, constrain Collocations, restrict Collocations, confine Collocations


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