Meaning of bound in English

Adjective

1. tied or fixed

2. sure to do something

She is bound to pass the exam.

Verb

1. past tense and past participle of bind

bound²

Adjective

1. going to a particular place

This train is bound for Milan. ー This train is going to Milan. ー This train is headed to[for] Milan.

bound³

Noun

1. a leap onward or upward

at a bound

2. a rebound

Verb

1. jump, or run with small jumps

The rabbit bounded away into the woods.

2. spring back or away from an impact

The tennis ball bounded off the ground.

bound⁴

Noun

1. the limits of what is possible

Human desires know no bounds.

Verb

1. be next to or touch an area or building