Leap vs. Bound
Difference Between Leap and Bound
Leapverb
(intransitive) To jump.
Boundverb
simple past tense and past participle of bind
I bound the splint to my leg.I had bound the splint with duct tape.Leapverb
(transitive) To pass over by a leap or jump.
to leap a wall or a ditchBoundverb
To surround a territory or other geographical entity.
France, Portugal, Gibraltar and Andorra bound Spain.Kansas is bounded by Nebraska on the north, Missouri on the east, Oklahoma on the south and Colorado on the west.Leapverb
(transitive) To copulate with (a female beast); to cover.
Boundverb
(mathematics) To be the boundary of.
Leapverb
(transitive) To cause to leap.
to leap a horse across a ditchBoundverb
(intransitive) To leap, move by jumping.
The rabbit bounded down the lane.Leapnoun
The act of leaping or jumping.
Boundverb
(transitive) To cause to leap.
to bound a horseLeapnoun
The distance traversed by a leap or jump.
Boundverb
To rebound; to bounce.
a rubber ball bounds on the floorLeapnoun
A group of leopards.
Boundverb
To cause to rebound; to throw so that it will rebound; to bounce.
to bound a ball on the floor''Leapnoun
(figuratively) A significant move forward.
Boundadjective
(with infinitive) Obliged (to).
You are not legally bound to reply.Leapnoun
(figuratively) A large step in reasoning, often one that is not justified by the facts.
It's quite a leap to claim that those cloud formations are evidence of UFOs.Boundadjective
(with infinitive) Very likely (to), certain to
They were bound to come into conflict eventually.Leapnoun
(mining) A fault.
Boundadjective
That cannot stand alone as a free word.
Leapnoun
Copulation with, or coverture of, a female beast.
Boundadjective
Constrained by a quantifier.
Leapnoun
(music) A passing from one note to another by an interval, especially by a long one, or by one including several other intermediate intervals.
Boundadjective
(dated) Constipated; costive.
Leapnoun
(calendar) Intercalary, bissextile.
Boundadjective
Confined or restricted to a certain place; e.g. railbound.
Leapnoun
(obsolete) A basket.
Boundadjective
Unable to move in certain conditions; e.g. snowbound.
Leapnoun
A trap or snare for fish, made from twigs; a weely.
Boundadjective
(obsolete) Ready, prepared.
Leapnoun
Half a bushel.
Boundadjective
Ready to start or go (to); moving in the direction (of).
Which way are you bound?Is that message bound for me?Leapnoun
a light springing movement upwards or forwards
Boundnoun
A boundary, the border which one must cross in order to enter or leave a territory.
I reached the northern bound of my property, took a deep breath and walked on.Somewhere within these bounds you may find a buried treasure.Leapnoun
an abrupt transition;
a successful leap from college to the major leaguesBoundnoun
(mathematics) A value which is known to be greater or smaller than a given set of values.
Leapnoun
a sudden and decisive increase;
a jump in attendanceBoundnoun
A sizeable jump, great leap.
The deer crossed the stream in a single bound.Leapnoun
the distance leaped (or to be leaped);
a leap of 10 feetBoundnoun
A spring from one foot to the other in dancing.
Leapverb
move forward by leaps and bounds;
The horse bounded across the meadowThe child leapt across the puddleCan you jump over the fence?Boundnoun
(dated) A bounce; a rebound.
the bound of a ball''Leapverb
pass abruptly from one state or topic to another;
leap into famejump to a conclusionBoundnoun
a line determining the limits of an area
Leapverb
cause to jump or leap;
the trainer jumped the tiger through the hoopBoundnoun
the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
Boundnoun
a light springing movement upwards or forwards
Boundverb
move forward by leaps and bounds;
The horse bounded across the meadowThe child leapt across the puddleCan you jump over the fence?Boundverb
form the boundary of; be contiguous to
Boundverb
place limits on (extent or access);
restrict the use of this parking lotlimit the time you can spend with your friendsBoundverb
spring back; spring away from an impact;
The rubber ball bouncedThese particles do not resile but they unite after they collideBoundadjective
held with another element, substance or material in chemical or physical union
Boundadjective
confined by bonds;
bound and gagged hostagesBoundadjective
secured with a cover or binding; often used as a combining form;
bound volumesleather-bound volumesBoundadjective
(usually followed by `to') governed by fate;
bound to happenan old house destined to be demolishedhe is destined to be famousBoundadjective
covered or wrapped with a bandage;
the bandaged wound on the back of his headan injury bound in fresh gauzeBoundadjective
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in `college-bound students';
children bound for schoola flight destined for New YorkBoundadjective
bound by an oath;
a bound officialBoundadjective
bound by contract
Boundadjective
confined in the bowels;
he is bound in the belly
