bounds

/ (baʊndz) /

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pl n

(sometimes singular) a limit; boundary (esp in the phrase know no bounds)

something that restrains or confines, esp the standards of a societywithin the bounds of modesty

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Words nearby bounds

bounder, bound for, bound form, bound hand and foot, boundless, bounds, bound up in, bound variable, bounteous, bountied, bountiful

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How to use bounds in a sentence

If the operation caused no physical damage, it would be in bounds.
Cyberwar on North Korea Could Be Illegal|Shane Harris|December 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
If it was the United States, the operation will test the bounds of international law.
Cyberwar on North Korea Could Be Illegal|Shane Harris|December 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Cosby is hardly the first star to step outside the bounds of marriage.
When Your Comic Hero Is an Alleged Rapist|Doug McIntyre|November 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Thanks to George no topic is out of bounds, no language is off limits.
Why George Carlin Deserves His Own Street|Kevin Bartini|October 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Inside the quarantine zone, even more specific procedures were outlined to keep those within the bounds of it safe.
1976 Vs. Today: Ebola’s Terrifying Evolution|Abby Haglage|September 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Say that my anger has no bounds—that my heart is breaking—will break and kill me, if he persists in his ingratitude and cruelty.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. CCCXXXIX. January, 1844. Vol. LV.|Various
He now knew no bounds to his wrath; and he proclaimed it in such a manner, that the terrified priest flew before him.
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4|Jane Porter
The light which discovered its dismal bounds to his solitary eyes, came from a small grated aperture in the vaulted roof.
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4|Jane Porter
It was a great thing to see the future King and Queen of England, and our loyalty and enthusiasm knew no bounds.
Fifty Years of Railway Life in England, Scotland and Ireland|Joseph Tatlow
Soon he begins to trot, and, when he thinks himself out of sight, bounds off like a greyhound.
Hunting the Lions|R.M. Ballantyne

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