bourne Meaning & Definition
What Does Bourne Mean?
As a noun, bourne means A boundary; a limit. It can also mean A goal or destination.
Bourne: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //bɔːn// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | bourn |
| Plural | bournes |
Bourne Definition (Noun)
- A boundary; a limit.
- A goal or destination.
Noun
- A stream or brook in which water flows only seasonally; a small stream or brook.
Noun
- A boundary.
- A stream or brook in which water flows only seasonally.
Synonyms of Bourne
Bourne synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Bourne
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Bourne in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
bourne (countable and uncountable, plural bournes)
bourne (plural bournes)
Words That Rhyme With Bourne
Origin of Bourne
Origin 1: From Middle French borne, from Old French bodne, from Medieval Latin bodina, a word of unknown ultimate origin, but possibly from Proto-Indo-European *bʰudʰmḗn (“bottom, base”), see also Proto-Celtic *bundos.[4]
Origin 2: From Middle English bourne, from Old English burna. Doublet of burn.
How Do You Say Bourne?
The standard pronunciation of bourne is //bɔːn//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Bourne
What part of speech is bourne?
Bourne is a noun.
What is another word for bourne?
You can replace bourne with words such as bourn. See the full list of bourne synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of bourne?
The plural of bourne is bournes.