Bounding Meaning in English
word · lemma: bound
ˈbaʊndɪŋ
BOUND-ing
bˈaʊndɪŋ
BOUND-ing
Definition
Moving forward with energetic jumps or long strides, like an animal or a very lively person.
Usage & Nuances
Usually describes energetic, repeated jumping (often animals like deer or children). Less commonly used for humans in formal speech. Typical with movement-related verbs: 'bounding over', 'bounding across'. Not to be confused with 'binding' or 'boundary'.
Spanish: saltando - brincando (con energía)Portuguese (BR): saltando - pulando (com energia)Portuguese (PT): saltando - pulando (com energia)Chinese (Simplified): 跳跃 - 活蹦乱跳Chinese (Traditional): 跳躍 - 活蹦亂跳Hindi: उछलता हुआ - कूदता हुआArabic: يقفز - يثبBengali: লাফিয়ে (চলছে) - দৌড়ে (দীর্ঘ লাফে)Russian: прыгая - скачущийJapanese: 跳ね回る - 跳びはねるVietnamese: nhảy nhót - nhảy bậtKorean: 껑충껑충 뛰는Turkish: zıplayarak - sıçrayarakUrdu: اچھلتے ہوئے - لمبے چھلانگیں لگاتے ہوئےIndonesian: melompat-lompat - meloncat-loncat
Example Sentences
The deer came bounding across the field.
basic
Children went bounding down the hill, laughing loudly.
basic
The dog was bounding happily in the park.
basic
He came bounding into the classroom, full of energy.
natural
With a few bounding leaps, the rabbit disappeared into the bushes.
natural
The ball kept bounding around the court, never stopping.
natural