Basic Details
Word: Bound
Part of Speech: Verb / Adjective
Meaning: To move quickly or suddenly; to leap or spring forward. As an adjective, it can mean tied to a particular limit or set to go somewhere.
Synonyms: Leap, jump, spring, constrained
Antonyms: Free, loose, unbound
Idioms and Phrases
- Bound to happen: Indicating that something is inevitable. Example: "With all the team's hard work, their victory was bound to happen."
- Bound for trouble: A state of certain difficulties or problems likely to occur. Example: "Ignoring the rules will leave you bound for trouble."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The deer was bound across the field, escaping from the approaching storm.
Example 2: She felt bound by her responsibilities, making it hard for her to relax.
Example 3: The children were bound with excitement as they prepared for the school trip.
Fun Fact
The word "bound" has Old English origins and is related to the word "bind," which means to tie or fasten together. The verb form of bound can also mean to restrict or to limit, which is still used today when discussing rules or boundaries.
Famous Quote
"We are bound by the choices we make, not by the choices we don't." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "bound" mean as a verb?
a) To walk slowly
b) To move quickly or leap
c) To sit quietly
d) To watch television
Answer: b) To move quickly or leap
2. Which of these is a synonym of "bound" (as a verb)?
a) Walk
b) Leap
c) Sit
d) Talk
Answer: b) Leap
3. What is an antonym of "bound"?
a) Jumped
b) Restrained
c) Free
d) Caught
Answer: c) Free
4. Which sentence uses "bound" correctly?
a) She was bound her shoes before running.
b) The dog was bound across the yard chasing the ball.
c) The computer is bound for the internet.
d) He felt bound in his chair and couldn't move.
Answer: b) The dog was bound across the yard chasing the ball.
5. Which idiom means something is inevitable?
a) Bound for trouble
b) Bound to happen
c) As free as a bird
d) Like a fish out of water
Answer: b) Bound to happen
