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bound vs restrict

restrict vs bound

bound is a noun but restrict is not a noun.

bound is an adjective but restrict is not an adjective.

bound and restrict both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bound Yes Yes Yes No
restrict No No Yes No
As verbs, bound and restrict are synonyms defined as:
  • bound and restrict: place limits on (extent or amount or access)
Other synonyms of bound include confine, limit, throttle, trammel.
bound (noun) restrict (noun)
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
the greatest possible degree of something
the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
a line determining the limits of an area
bound (adjective) restrict (adjective)
confined by bonds
secured with a cover or binding; often used as a combining form
held with another element, substance or material in chemical or physical union
confined in the bowels
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in `college-bound students'
bound by an oath
covered or wrapped with a bandage
bound by contract
(usually followed by `to') governed by fate
bound (verb) restrict (verb)
place limits on (extent or amount or access) place limits on (extent or amount or access)
spring back; spring away from an impact place restrictions on
move forward by leaps and bounds place under restrictions; limit access to by law
form the boundary of; be contiguous to prevent (information) from being circulated or disclosed
Difference between bound and restrict

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