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inbounds Antonyms

Opposite of inbounds

Because the opposite of inbounds shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Located or occurring within the legal playing area of a court or field, or within the patrolled boundaries of a ski resort.

Usage Example

"The referee reviewed the replay to determine whether the receiver had both feet out-of-bounds."

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out-of-bounds

• adverb (Context 2)

Inside or into the designated boundary lines of a playing field, court, or patrolled recreation area.

Usage Example

"The point guard dove across the baseline to save the loose ball and knock it back out-of-bounds."

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out-of-bounds

• noun (Context 3)

The area within the boundary lines of a playing field, court, or ski resort.

Usage Example

"Skiers are strongly advised to stay within the out-of-bounds after a heavy snowstorm."

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out-of-bounds

• noun (Context 4)

Plural form of inbound: incoming flights, shipments, communications, or sales leads.

Usage Example

"The customer support team handled hundreds of outbounds during the holiday rush."

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outbounds

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