BOUND
/ˈbaʊnd/
5 letters · 1 syllable · verb, adjective, noun
Definition of BOUND
To tie; to confine by any ligature.
To cohere or stick together in a mass.
"Just to make the cheese more binding"
To be restrained from motion, or from customary or natural action, as by friction.
"I wish I knew why the sewing machine binds up after I use it for a while."
(with infinitive) Obliged (to).
"You are not legally bound to reply."
(of a morpheme) That cannot stand alone as a free word.
(of a variable) Constrained by a quantifier.
Ready, prepared.
Ready to start or go (to); moving in the direction (of).
"Is that message bound for me?"
Synonyms of BOUND
Words with similar meaning
Examples of BOUND in a Sentence
- "Just to make the cheese more binding"
- "I wish I knew why the sewing machine binds up after I use it for a while."
- "You are not legally bound to reply."
- "Is that message bound for me?"
Word Details
Is BOUND a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BOUND is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: BOUND uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for BOUND
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | o | u | n | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BOUND
27 words from the letters in BOUND
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use BOUND in Word Games
BOUND is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, BOUND is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BOUND to find 27 additional valid words.