Bound

/ˈbaʊnd/

The meaning and definition of Bound, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

verb

To cohere or stick together in a mass.
“Just to make the cheese more binding”
To be restrained from motion, or from customary or natural action, as by friction.
“I wish I knew why the sewing machine binds up after I use it for a while.”

adjective

(with infinitive) Obliged (to).
“You are not legally bound to reply.”
(of a morpheme) That cannot stand alone as a free word.

Synonyms bandage dress fasten fetter make fast restrain

Antonyms free

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