1. certain or very likely to happen
2. tied up or fastened with rope, chains, etc.
3. having a legal or moral duty to do something

1. to jump or move with large steps
2. past tense and past participle of bind

1. a large jump or leap
2. a limit or boundary
Usage: usually plural

Examples

• She is bound to succeed with all that talent.
• The prisoner was bound with heavy chains.
• I am bound by my promise to help you.
• The train is bound for Chicago.
• The deer bounded across the meadow.
• The ball went out of bounds.
• We must stay within the bounds of the law.