Bounds
Bounds (noun) means the limits or edges within which something is contained or allowed. Example: “His comments went beyond the bounds of good taste.”
How to use Bounds
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe limits placed on something.
Word forms
Boundses plural
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His comments went beyond the _____ of good taste.
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What does “Bounds” mean?
The word “Bounds” means the limits or edges within which something is contained or allowed. In plain terms, the limits placed on something.
How do you pronounce “Bounds”?
“Bounds” is pronounced BOWNDZ (/ˈbaʊndz/ in IPA).
How do you use “Bounds” in a sentence?
Here is “Bounds” used in a sentence: “His comments went beyond the bounds of good taste.”
What part of speech is “Bounds”?
“Bounds” is a noun.
Is “Bounds” a common word?
“Bounds” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between bounds and boundaries?
Bounds and boundaries both refer to the limits within which something is contained, but "bounds" is often used in fixed expressions like "out of bounds" or "within bounds," while "boundaries" more commonly refers to physical or conceptual dividing lines, such as a property boundary. In many contexts the two words are interchangeable.
Is bounds usually singular or plural?
Bounds is almost always used in its plural form, even though it refers to a single set of limits, as in phrases like "the bounds of good taste" or "beyond the bounds of reason." It rarely appears as "bound" with the same meaning in modern usage.