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bound
to move forward in long, energetic leaps
Synonyms
- leap
- spring
- hop
Antonyms
- crawl
- trudge
bound in a sentence
The playful dog bounded across the yard to greet us.
The puppy bounded toward its favorite toy with excitement.
Where it comes from
From Old French bondir 'to leap'
Memory hook
A bouncing ball seems to bound forward.
Read it in context
- The Agreement at Alder Crossing History