B2 noun Littéraire

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.

Exemples

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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.

Famille de mots

Nom
boundlessness
Adverbe
boundlessly
Adjectif
boundless
Apparenté
boundary
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Astuce mémo

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!

Quiz rapide

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

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : boundless

Exemples

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.

Famille de mots

Nom
boundlessness
Adverbe
boundlessly
Adjectif
boundless
Apparenté
boundary

Collocations courantes

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

Phrases Courantes

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

Souvent confondu avec

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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Notes d'usage

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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Erreurs courantes

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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Astuce mémo

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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Origine du mot

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

Modèles grammaticaux

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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Contexte culturel

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

Quiz rapide

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

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : boundless

Mots lis

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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