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bounds

The correct spelling is bounds.

How to pronounce bounds

/baʊndz/
noun

IPA: /baʊndz/

Say it like: Bow-nds

The correct spelling is bounds. (often used in plural) A boundary, the border which one must cross in order to enter or leave a territory. For example: "I reached the northern bound of my property, took a deep breath and walked on."

Usage Examples

I reached the northern bound of my property, took a deep breath and walked on.

France, Portugal, Gibraltar and Andorra bound Spain.

The deer crossed the stream in a single bound.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.(often used in plural) A boundary, the border which one must cross in order to enter or leave a territory.
  2. 2.A value which is known to be greater or smaller than a given set of values.
  3. 3.A sizeable jump, great leap.
  4. 4.A spring from one foot to the other in dancing.
  5. 5.A bounce; a rebound.

verb

  1. 1.To surround a territory or other geographical entity.
  2. 2.To be the boundary of.
  3. 3.To leap, move by jumping.
  4. 4.To cause to leap.
  5. 5.To rebound; to bounce.

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