bounds

British  

/ baʊndz /

plural noun

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

2. something that restrains or confines, esp the standards of a society

   within the bounds of modesty

3. See beat

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Example Sentences

Buying Nvidia here is perfectly defensible, but anyone who wants a name that could outperform other chip names or the market by leaps and bounds might want to look elsewhere.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Attempts to stretch McGirt beyond its bounds have been consistently rejected.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

But if you take what these tools can do in the consumer market without bounds, and then apply that to what can be done at the enterprise, the opportunity is massive.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

“Mr. Carvalho respects the rule of law and the investigative process and has always acted in the best interests of students and within the bounds of the law,” the statement said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

What if I took off with too much power and stepped out of bounds?

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles