bounds
Britishplural noun
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(sometimes singular) a limit; boundary (esp in the phrase know no bounds )
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something that restrains or confines, esp the standards of a society
within the bounds of modesty
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See beat
Example Sentences
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Chip maker Nvidia —the world’s largest company—is testing the upper bounds of its recent monthslong range.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
Attempts to stretch McGirt beyond its bounds have been consistently rejected.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
“Originally, the relationship is defined by hierarchy and necessity and then there’s this complicated dependence that bounds them together for life.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026
It is a direct challenge to the equilibrium that has kept tensions with China within manageable bounds in the past few months.
From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026
He bounds onto the seat of their outdoor couch.
From "The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle" by Leslie Connor
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