Definition of the word bounds

Pronunciation of vocabulary bounds

boundsnoun

giới hạn

/baʊndz//baʊndz/

Origin of the word bounds

The word "bounds" has a rich history, stemming from the Old English word "bund," meaning "a band, tie, or limit." This sense of physical restraint evolved into the figurative meaning of "limits," often referring to geographical boundaries or the scope of something. The plural form "bounds" solidified its association with limitations, and ultimately, the word came to represent the metaphorical "limits" of any concept, including one's physical, mental, or emotional abilities.

Vocabulary summary bounds

typenoun

meaningborder

examplethis ship is bound for China

examplehomeward bound: return home (ship)

meaning(plural) limit; scope; extent

examplethe peasantry is bound up with the working class

meaning(US, US meaning) forbidden from entering (area)

exampleto be bound to succeed

typetransitive verb

meaningbordering on; is the border of

examplethis ship is bound for China

examplehomeward bound: return home (ship)

meaningbound

examplethe peasantry is bound up with the working class

meaningset limits for

exampleto be bound to succeed

Example of vocabulary boundsnamespace

outside the area of play which is allowed

ngoài khu vực chơi được phép

  • His shot went out of bounds.

    Cú sút của anh ấy đã đi quá giới hạn.

  • The athlete's performance at the championship was within the bounds of expectation, exceeding it by just a fraction.

    Thành tích của vận động viên tại giải vô địch nằm trong phạm vi mong đợi, thậm chí còn vượt xa một chút.

  • The edges of the room were littered with books and papers, creating a cluttered mess that seemed to defy the bounds of cleanliness.

    Các góc phòng ngổn ngang sách vở và giấy tờ, tạo nên một mớ hỗn độn dường như thách thức mọi chuẩn mực về sự sạch sẽ.

  • The artist's work explored the bounds of human expression, venturing into territory that was both arresting and uncomfortable.

    Tác phẩm của nghệ sĩ đã khám phá ranh giới của biểu đạt con người, mạo hiểm bước vào lãnh địa vừa hấp dẫn vừa khó chịu.

  • The project's success was constrained by financial bounds, limited by the available resources and budget.

    Sự thành công của dự án bị hạn chế bởi các ràng buộc về tài chính, nguồn lực và ngân sách hiện có.

not reasonable or acceptable

không hợp lý hoặc chấp nhận được

  • His demands were out of bounds.

    Yêu cầu của anh đã vượt quá giới hạn.

Words, synonyms, related vocabulary bounds

Idioms of vocabulary bounds

by/in leaps and bounds
very quickly; in large amounts
  • Her health has improved in leaps and bounds.
  • His technique has come on in leaps and bounds this season.
    • out of bounds
    outside the area of play which is allowed
  • His shot went out of bounds.
    • (North American English)not reasonable or acceptable
  • His demands were out of bounds.
    • out of bounds (to/for somebody)
    (especially British English)if a place is out of bounds, people are not allowed to go there

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