B2 noun 문어체

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.

예시

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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.

어휘 가족

명사
boundlessness
부사
boundlessly
형용사
boundless
관련
boundary
💡

암기 팁

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!

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: boundless

예시

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.

어휘 가족

명사
boundlessness
부사
boundlessly
형용사
boundless
관련
boundary

자주 쓰는 조합

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

자주 쓰는 구문

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

자주 혼동되는 단어

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.

📝

사용 참고사항

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'.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

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.

💡

암기 팁

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!

📖

어원

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

문법 패턴

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).
🌍

문화적 맥락

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

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: boundless

관련 단어

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.

people

A1

People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.

put

A1

To move something into a particular place or position. It is a fundamental verb used to describe the act of placing an object or setting a situation in a specific location.

mean

A1

To have a specific sense or significance, especially when explaining a word or sign. It can also describe a person's intention or the importance of something to someone.

keep

A1

To continue to have or hold something in your possession or at your disposal. It also means to remain in a specific state, condition, or position without changing.

begin

A1

To start doing something or for an event to happen for the first time. It is often used to describe the first point of a process or activity.

seem

A1

To give the impression of being something or having a particular quality based on what you see or hear. It is used to describe an appearance or feeling that may or may not be the actual truth.

help

A1

To make it easier for someone to do something by offering your services, resources, or support. It can involve physical effort, providing information, or giving money to assist a person or a cause.

talk

A1

To speak in order to give information or express ideas, feelings, or thoughts. It typically involves a conversation between two or more people or a person addressing an audience.

start

A1

To begin doing something or to cause something to happen for the first time. It is frequently used when talking about movements, journeys, or making a machine or engine begin to work.

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