Noun
1
the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
"The boundary lines marked on the map defined the legal bounds of the new national park."
2
plural of bound.
"The deer used its powerful hind legs to clear the fence in a series of quick bounds across the field."
Verb
1
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of bound
"The deer bounds across the meadow at full speed."
In plain English: To bound means to jump high and move quickly with energy, usually by pushing off both feet at once.
"The deer bounds across the meadow with great energy."
Proper Noun
1
A surname.
"The famous athlete named Bounds won three gold medals at the Olympics."
Example Sentences
"The deer bounds across the meadow with great energy."
verb
"The puppy bounded across the yard with pure joy."
verb
"She bounds into the kitchen just in time for breakfast."
verb
"Don't try to bound up those steep stairs without help."
verb
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