adjective
Definition: Having a legal or moral obligation, or being tied or confined in some way. It can also refer to something that is directed towards a specific place or goal.
Example: The travelers were bound for the mountains, excited for their adventure.
intransitive verb
Definition: To leap or spring forward; to move quickly in a lively manner.
Example: The dog loves to bound across the field when it sees a squirrel.
noun
Definition: A limit or boundary that defines the extent of something, often used in the plural form.
Example: The hikers reached the bounds of the national park and had to turn back.
transitive verb
Definition: To set limits or boundaries around something; to confine or restrict within certain limits.
Example: The fence bounded the property, keeping the animals inside.