Bounds — synonyms, definition

1. bounds (Noun)

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bounds (Noun) — The line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something.

bounds (Noun) — A line determining the limits of an area.

bounds (Noun) — The greatest possible degree of something. ex. "what he did was beyond the bounds of acceptable behaviour"

bounds (Noun) — A light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards.

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2. bounds (Verb)

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bounds (Verb) — Move forward by leaps and bounds. ex. "The horse bounded across the meadow"

bounds (Verb) — Form the boundary of; be contiguous to.

bounds (Verb) — Place limits on (extent or access).

bounds (Verb) — Move back in a roughly opposite direction after an impact. ex. "The rubber ball bounded"

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