Bound
/baʊnd/noun
Past tense of bind; to tie or fasten something tightly.
Did you know?The word 'bound' is derived from ancient roots meaning 'to tie or fasten', linking it to powerful concepts of destiny and constraint in both physical and spiritual realms.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*bʰendh-
“to bind, tie, or fasten tightly.”
Sanskrit
Sanskrit
बन्ध (bandha)
“a bond or tie, often used in spiritual contexts.”
Old English
Old English
bindan
“to bind or tie.”
Middle English
Middle English
bunden
“the past participle of bind, indicating being tied or fastened.”
Modern English
English
bound
“to have been tied or fastened, implying restrictions or connections.”