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bound Antonyms
Opposite of bound
Because the opposite of bound shifts with each meaning, the 16 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Certain or extremely likely to happen or do something.
Usage Example
"With such thorough preparation, the research team is unlikely to succeed."
Strongest
unlikely
Strong
doubtful
improbable
uncertain
• adjective (Context 2)
Compelled or obligated by law, duty, or promise.
Usage Example
"All participants are legally exempt by the terms of the confidentiality agreement."
Strongest
exempt
Strong
free
unrestricted
• verb (Context 3)
To walk or run with leaping, springing strides.
Usage Example
"The deer bounded gracefully across the open meadow."
Strong
crawl
trudge
plod
shuffle
• adjective (Context 4)
Fastened, tied, or enclosed within a book cover.
Usage Example
"She kept her field notes in a leather-unbound journal."
Strongest
unbound
untied
Strong
loose
• verb (Context 5)
To form the boundary of, enclose, or place a limit on something.
Usage Example
"The historic district is bounded by the river on the west and the park on the east."
Strong
expand
unleash
Similar words to bound
Words similar to bound shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
obligated
obliged
boundary
border
certain
leap
headed
sure
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Bound. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/bound