bound

Bound means to be tied or held together.

In science, bound means that two or more atoms are joined together by a chemical bond.

Chemical bonds are what hold atoms together to form molecules.

The book is bound in leather.

Noun:

bound (a limit or boundary).

bound (a leap or jump).

Adjective:

bound (tied or fastened).

bound (obliged or obligated).

Verb:

to bound (to leap or jump).

to bound (to move or travel at a fast pace).

to bound (to be limited or restricted).

The word "bound" has two etymological roots:

The Old English word bindan, meaning "to tie or fasten." This root is also the source of the words "band," "bind," and "bondage.".

The Old Norse word binda, meaning "to tie or fasten." This root is also the source of the word "bindweed.".

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