B2 noun Literarisch

boundless

/ˈbaʊnd.ləs/

Describes something that is seemingly infinite or without limits, often used to characterize abstract qualities such as energy, enthusiasm, or potential. It suggests a vastness that cannot be measured or contained by physical or conceptual boundaries.

Beispiele

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1

The children spent the afternoon running around the garden with boundless energy.

The kids played in the yard with a supply of energy that never seemed to run out.

2

We owe a debt of boundless gratitude to the volunteers who worked tirelessly during the flood.

We feel an immeasurable sense of thankfulness toward the people who helped during the natural disaster.

3

My appetite for spicy food is pretty much boundless; I can never get enough.

I have an unlimited craving for hot food and I always want more.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
boundlessness
Adverb
boundlessly
Adjektiv
boundless
Verwandt
boundary
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Merkhilfe

Think of the word 'bound' as a fence or a boundary. The suffix '-less' means without. So, 'boundless' is something without a fence—it can go anywhere!

Schnelles Quiz

The young entrepreneur's _______ optimism helped her overcome every obstacle in her path.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: boundless

Beispiele

1

The children spent the afternoon running around the garden with boundless energy.

everyday

The kids played in the yard with a supply of energy that never seemed to run out.

2

We owe a debt of boundless gratitude to the volunteers who worked tirelessly during the flood.

formal

We feel an immeasurable sense of thankfulness toward the people who helped during the natural disaster.

3

My appetite for spicy food is pretty much boundless; I can never get enough.

informal

I have an unlimited craving for hot food and I always want more.

4

Theoretical physics often deals with the boundless nature of the universe and its expansion.

academic

Scientific studies frequently explore how the universe is infinite and continues to grow without end.

5

The CEO believes the new tech sector offers boundless opportunities for investors.

business

The company leader thinks this new market provides limitless chances for people to make money.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
boundlessness
Adverb
boundlessly
Adjektiv
boundless
Verwandt
boundary

Häufige Kollokationen

boundless energy having a supply of strength that never ends
boundless enthusiasm showing extreme and unlimited excitement
boundless potential having the capacity to achieve anything without limits
boundless curiosity possessing an unending desire to learn or know things
boundless imagination having a creative mind that knows no limits

Häufige Phrasen

boundless horizon

a view of the sky and land that seems to go on forever

boundless joy

a feeling of great happiness that has no end

boundless ambition

a desire to succeed that is not restrained by anything

Wird oft verwechselt mit

boundless vs bound

'Bound' usually means tied or restricted, whereas 'boundless' means the exact opposite—having no restrictions.

boundless vs endless

While similar, 'endless' is often used for time or physical length, while 'boundless' is preferred for abstract qualities like potential or spirit.

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Nutzungshinweise

Use 'boundless' primarily when you want to praise someone's positive qualities, like their energy or optimism. It sounds more poetic and literary than 'limitless' or 'infinite'.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners sometimes use 'boundless' to describe a very long physical distance, such as a road; 'endless' or 'vast' is usually a better fit for physical objects.

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Merkhilfe

Think of the word 'bound' as a fence or a boundary. The suffix '-less' means without. So, 'boundless' is something without a fence—it can go anywhere!

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Middle English word 'bounde' (meaning a limit or landmark) combined with the Old English suffix '-leas' (meaning without).

Grammatikmuster

Used as an attributive adjective before a noun (e.g., boundless energy). Can be used as a predicative adjective after a linking verb (e.g., Her potential is boundless).
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Kultureller Kontext

In English literature, 'boundless' is frequently used in Romantic poetry to describe the awe-inspiring scale of nature and the human spirit.

Schnelles Quiz

The young entrepreneur's _______ optimism helped her overcome every obstacle in her path.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: boundless

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