A boundary, the border which one must cross in order to enter or leave a territory.
"The horse bounded over the high fence with effortless power."
A sizeable jump, great leap.
In plain English: A bound is a single jump or leap that someone makes when they push off the ground with their legs.
"The young dog was full of bound and energy."
Usage: Use "bound" to describe a large, energetic leap or jump, as in "the dog made a high bound over the fence." Do not confuse this with the adjective meaning tied or obligated.
spring back; spring away from an impact
"The rubber ball bounced"
"These particles do not resile but they unite after they collide"
simple past tense and past participle of bind
"The energetic puppy bounded across the grass after chasing its own tail."
To surround a territory or other geographical entity.
To leap, move by jumping.
In plain English: To be bound means to be tied up so you cannot move freely.
"The baby is bound to fall if he stands up without support."
Usage: Use "bound" to describe moving quickly by leaping or springing forward, often with energy and agility. It implies a series of jumps rather than a single hop, distinguishing it from the simpler action of hopping.
held with another element, substance or material in chemical or physical union
"The rust had bound tightly to the iron railing, making it difficult to remove without scraping off layers of paint."
secured with a cover or binding; often used as a combining form
"bound volumes"
"leather-bound volumes"
bound by contract
"After signing the non-disclosure agreement, she felt legally bound by contract to keep our business secrets confidential."
Obliged (to).
"The new intern is bound to handle the client presentation perfectly since she has rehearsed every detail."
Ready, prepared.
In plain English: Bound means ready and eager to do something exciting.
"The new puppy was full of boundless energy and played all day long."
Usage: Use "bound" as an adjective when something is naturally ready or eager to happen, such as saying a trip is bound to succeed. Do not confuse this state of inevitability with the action of jumping or moving quickly.
The word "bound" comes from the Old English verb bindan, which means to tie or fasten. It entered Middle English as bund and later evolved into its modern form while retaining the original sense of being tied down.