'bound' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'bound' with 20 example sentences.

bound 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

: a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

bound adjective

: (usually followed by `to') governed by fate

: covered or wrapped with a bandage

: headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in `college-bound students'

: bound by an oath

: bound by contract

: confined in the bowels

: confined by bonds

: 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 verb

: move forward by leaps and bounds

: form the boundary of; be contiguous to

: place limits on (extent or amount or access)

: spring back; spring away from an impact

He boarded a plane bound for Los Angeles.

The ship is bound for Finland.

He's bound to notice your mistake.

This train is bound for New York.

The weather is bound to get better tomorrow.

You're bound to fail unless you study harder.

It was bound to happen some day.

We are bound to each other by a close friendship.

A relationship based on total honesty is bound to fail.

They are bound together by common interests.

Such a childish plan is bound to fail.

The thief was bound hand and foot.

This tanker is bound for Kuwait.

She is bound to pass the examination.

The policy is bound to drive the economy into further recession.

It's bound to be better next time.

Jack is bound to succeed this time.

We are bound to make mistakes from time to time.

The ship was bound for Cairo.

The sense of humor is mysteriously bound up with national characteristics.

Words related to 'bound'

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