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bounding

intermediateB2

/ˈbaʊndɪŋ/ · bound-ing

to leap or spring forward; to move in a lively or energetic manner.

Meanings

verbformal

to leap or spring forward; to move in a lively or energetic manner.

پیش قدمی کرنا یا چھلانگ لگانا؛ ایک متحرک یا زندہ دل انداز میں حرکت کرنا۔

چھلانگ مارنا

chhalang marna

Formal: چھلانگ لگاناColloquial: چلنا

Synonyms

leapjumpspringچھلانگپرچھائیقومی

Antonyms

fallsinkdescendگرناغرق ہونانیچے آنا

Common Collocations

  • bounding leap
  • bounding movement
  • bounding energy

Example Sentences

The rabbit was bounding through the field.

خرگوش کھیت میں چھلانگ لگا رہا تھا۔

Khargosh khet mein chhalang laga raha tha.

He was bounding up the stairs two at a time.

وہ سیڑھیاں دو دو پر چھلانگ لگا کر چڑھ رہا تھا۔

Woh seedhiyan do do par chhalang laga kar charh raha tha.

The children were bounding around the playground.

بچے کھیل کے میدان میں چھلانگیں لگا رہے تھے۔

Bachay khel ke maidan mein chhalangen laga rahe the.

Easily Confused With

bending:Bounding refers to leaping or jumping, while 'bending' refers to flexing or curving.

Word Family

bound
verbپابند ہونا
boundless
adjectiveحد سے آزاد

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a rabbit bounding happily in a field.

Imagine a rabbit leaping energetically across a lush green field.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

کتنا اونچا ہے یہ چڑھنا! جستیں ہیں تیرے ان کے پاس۔

Kitna ooncha hai ye charhna! Jistin hain tere un ke paas.

How high is this climb! The leaps are by your side.

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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "bundian" — to bind

First known use: 15th century

The term 'bounding' evolved from the Old English word 'bundian', which means to bind or tie together. Over time, it developed to signify the action of leaping or moving with a sudden or lively movement.