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adj. tied; in bonds: a bound prisoner. made fast as if by a band or bond. secured within a cover, as a book: a bound book. Law under an obligation:[ usually: be + ~] Even the police are bound by laws. [ ~ + to + verb] I felt bound to tell you what they say about you. certain; sure:[ be + ~ + to + verb] He's so fast he's bound to win the race.
made fast as if by a band or bond: She is bound to her family. secured within a cover, as a book. under a legal or moral obligation: He is bound by the terms of the contract.
n. 1. often bounds A boundary; a limit: Our joy knew no bounds. Your remarks exceed the bounds of reason. 2. bounds The territory on, within, or near limiting lines: the bounds of the kingdom. v. bound·ed, bound·ing, bounds. v.tr. 1. To set a limit to; confine: a high wall that bounded the prison yard; lives that were bounded by poverty. 2.
