Synonyms for bound

Other words for “bound”, grouped by meaning.

We found 45 synonyms for “bound”. The most common are boundary, edge, bounds, limit, leap.

noun a line determining the limits of an area

Synonymsboundaryedge

noun the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

noun the greatest possible degree of something

noun a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

verb move forward by leaps and bounds

verb form the boundary of; be contiguous to

Synonymsborder

verb place limits on (extent or amount or access)

verb spring back; spring away from an impact

adjective confined by bonds

Oppositesunbound

adjective held with another element, substance or material in chemical or physical union

Oppositesfree

adjective secured with a cover or binding; often used as a combining form

Oppositesunbound

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

Synonymsdestined
Similarcertain

adjective covered or wrapped with a bandage

Synonymsbandaged
Similartreated

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

Synonymsdestined
Similaroriented

adjective bound by an oath

Similarsworn

adjective bound by contract

Similarunfree

adjective confined in the bowels

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University