Synonyms and antonyms of bound in English

bound

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CERTAIN ABOUT SOMETHING

He's bound to have the spare parts.

Synonyms and examples

certain
I feel certain that this change will be for the best.
know/say for certain
I can't say for certain, but I think he's coming to the party.
sure
Don't worry - I'm sure it won't be a problem.
positive
"Are you sure you let the cat in?" "I'm positive."
be sure of
He's the one who stole my bike - I'm sure of it!
for sure
One thing's for sure: I'll never go on a date with her again.
beyond a shadow of a doubt
It has been proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that the medication is effective.
you can bet your life
He's such a careful writer, you can bet your life that every single detail is thoroughly researched.
it's safe to say (that)
I think it's safe to say that he will win a majority of votes.
no doubt
You will no doubt want to see the evidence.
I'll be bound
UK old-fashioned
He's on holiday, I'll be bound.
confident
I am confident that doctors will find a cure.
convinced
Police are convinced they have the right suspect in custody.

Antonyms and examples

uncertain
The economic outlook is still uncertain.
unsure
He's unsure of whether or not he'll be able to join us.
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If you are certain about something, you know that it is accurate or true, or that it will happen.

TO JUMP

He bounded on stage, punching the air with both fists.

Synonyms and examples

jump
The kids jumped up and down when they heard we were going to Disneyland.
leap
The deer leaped out of the forest.
launch yourself
mainly UK
She rocked back and forth on her skis before launching herself down the slope.
bounce
The kids were bouncing happily on the trampoline.
hop
I stubbed my toe and hopped to the kitchen to get some ice.
vault
The robber vaulted over the counter and grabbed $100 in cash.
hurdle
We hurdled the fence to get away from the dog.
clear
She took a running jump at the creek and cleared it with no problem.
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When a person or animal uses their legs to push themselves off the ground and into the air, they are jumping.
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bound | American Thesaurus

bound

adjective
These are words and phrases related to bound. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of bound.
Bound newspapers will be collected for the scrap paper drive.
The author gave his manuscripts and bound books to the local library.
The roses are bound to die in this frost.

Antonyms

avoidable
escapable
The borrower is bound by contract to pay off the debt in two years.
We're Alabama bound.

bound

noun
There are a hunting lodge and an orchard within the bounds of the estate. Her flashy evening gown oversteps the bounds of good taste.
Rangers are hunting for the lost hikers somewhere in the vast bounds of Yellowstone Park.
In one bound, the boy jumped the fence.

bound

verb

bound

noun
In one bound, the boy jumped the fence.

bound

adjective
We're Alabama bound.
Synonyms for bound from Random House Roget's College Thesaurus, Revised and Updated Edition © 2000 Random House, Inc.

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