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bound

/ˈbaʊnd/ · /baʊnd/

Meaning 1

tied or secured in place

“The bound prisoner tried to escape the room.”
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Illustration of bound: tied or secured in place

Meaning 2

destined or obligated to do something

“She felt bound to help her friend in need.”
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Illustration of bound: destined or obligated to do something

Meaning 3

To move with long, energetic jumps.

“The deer began to bound across the field.”
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Illustration of bound: To move with long, energetic jumps.

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