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- [out uhv, ov bound]
- /aʊt ʌv, ɒv baʊnd/
- /ˈaʊt əv baʊnd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [out uhv, ov bound]
- /aʊt ʌv, ɒv baʊnd/
Definitions of out-of-bounds word
- adjective out-of-bounds Sports. being beyond or passing the limits or boundaries of a field, course, etc., marking the area within which the ball, puck, or the like is legally in play. 1
- adjective out-of-bounds beyond any established boundaries or prescribed limits; prohibited; forbidden. 1
- adjective out-of-bounds further than or beyond established limits, as of behavior or thought. 1
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Origin of out-of-bounds
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
First recorded in 1855-60
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Out-of-bounds
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
out-of-bounds popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
Synonyms for out-of-bounds
adj out-of-bounds
- collectible — that can be collected
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