bounded

• Qualifie quelque chose qui est limité ou enfermé dans des bornes, que ce soit physiquement ou abstraitement.

Describes something that is limited or confined within certain boundaries, either physically or abstractly.

1. Limited or restrictedB2formal

   Having limits or boundaries; not infinite.

   borné, limité

   • The research was bounded by a strict budget.
   • His knowledge is bounded by his lack of experience.
   • The area of the park is bounded by a fence.

   Synonymescircumscribedconfinedconstraineddelimitedfinitelimitedrestricted

   Antonymesboundlessinfinitelimitlessunboundedunlimitedunrestricted

2. Surrounded or enclosedB2formal

   Having a physical boundary or border.

   borné

   • The garden is bounded by a stone wall.
   • The property is bounded on the north by a river.
   • The city is bounded by mountains on three sides.

   Synonymesborderedcircumscribeddelimitedencircledenclosedsurrounded

   Antonymesopenunboundedunlimited

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner un saut ou un bond, ainsi que pour indiquer que quelqu'un est lié par une obligation ou une contrainte physique.

A verb used to indicate the act of leaping or jumping, or to be tied or restricted by an obligation or physical constraint.

verbe irrégulier

1. Leap or jump forwardB2formal

   To move forward by making large, energetic jumps or leaps.

   bondir

   • The deer bounded across the field with incredible speed.
   • The children bounded down the stairs to greet their parents.
   • The dog bounded happily toward its owner.

   Synonymesbouncehopjumpleappouncespringvault

2. Form a boundaryC1formal

   To form the border or edge of an area; to be adjacent to something.

   Borner, délimiter

   • The river bounds the property on the north side.
   • The national park is bounded by a high mountain range.
   • Their land is bounded by a fence and a small stream.

   Synonymesbordercircumscribedelimitdemarcateedgeencloseflankfringerimskirtsurroundverge

3. Restrict or limitB2formal

   To place limits on the extent, scope, or access of something.

   Limiter, borner

   • The contract bounds the company's liability to a fixed amount.
   • New regulations bound the use of certain chemicals in manufacturing.
   • The agreement bounds the number of visitors allowed per day.

   Synonymescircumscribeconfinecurbdelimitlimitrestrainrestrict

   Antonymesfreeloosenreleaseunbind

4. Rebound or spring backB2formal

   To spring back after hitting a surface; to bounce off an impact.

   Rebondir

   • The ball bounded off the wall and rolled across the floor.
   • The sound bounded back from the canyon walls.
   • The rubber ball bounded high into the air after hitting the pavement.

   Synonymesbouncecaromreboundrecoilricochet