Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To move quickly and energetically with large steps or leaps, or to be tied with a cord or similar material.
Bound
/baʊnd/Synonyms:
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Examples:
Joliot bounded like a boy.
I said, bounding for the door.
“The lobsters!” shouted the Gryphon, with a bound into the air.
Etymology:
The word originates from Middle English bunden, the past participle of binden, meaning to tie or fasten, and from Old English bindan. In its second meaning, it traces back to the Old French bondir, from Latin bombitare, meaning to resound.
Usage Statistics:
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