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bounds

British

/ baʊndz /

plural noun

(sometimes singular) a limit; boundary (esp in the phrase know no bounds )
something that restrains or confines, esp the standards of a society

within the bounds of modesty
See beat

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Example Sentences

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When Marcello Hernández speaks, his voice takes ebullient leaps and bounds.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Lingard says United have come on "leaps and bounds" under his former team-mate and is certain Carrick should be given the job permanently.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

These are the patriotic innovators who would break the bounds imposed on the defense industry by the monopsony at the Pentagon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Every company’s take on what superintelligence means is different, and Microsoft’s is on-brand: Superintelligence as a Microsoft enterprise product that works within the strict bounds its customers require.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

My foot slipped, and I ended in an awkward split with one foot out of bounds, losing the point.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

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