bounty

[ˈbaʊnti]

bounty Definition

  • 1a sum paid for killing or capturing a person or animal
  • 2generosity or liberality in giving
  • 3something given generously

Using bounty: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bounty" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The bounty on the criminal's head was raised to $50,000.

  • Example

    The company offered a bounty for anyone who could find a solution to the problem.

  • Example

    The garden was overflowing with a bounty of fresh vegetables.

  • Example

    She is known for her bounty of charitable donations.

bounty Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for bounty

Idioms Using bounty

  • bounty on someone's head

    a sum of money offered for the capture or killing of a particular person

    Example

    There was a bounty on the notorious criminal's head, and many people were eager to claim the reward.

  • to enjoy the benefits or rewards of something

    Example

    After months of hard work, the farmers were finally able to reap the bounty of their labor with a bountiful harvest.

  • the richness and fullness of life, including its joys and sorrows

    Example

    Despite the challenges she faced, she was grateful for the bounty of life and all its experiences.

Phrases with bounty

  • a person who captures fugitives or criminals for a reward

    Example

    The bounty hunter tracked down the escaped convict and brought him to justice.

  • the abundance of natural resources or beauty that exists in the world

    Example

    The national park is a bounty of nature, with its stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife.

  • an abundant catch of fish or seafood

    Example

    The fishermen returned to shore with a bounty of the sea, including lobsters, crabs, and shrimp.

Origins of bounty

from Old French 'bonte', meaning 'goodness'

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Summary: bounty in Brief

The term 'bounty' [ˈbaʊnti] refers to a sum of money paid for capturing or killing a person or animal, or to generosity in giving. It can also mean an abundance of something, as in 'The garden was overflowing with a bounty of fresh vegetables.' 'Bounty' extends into phrases like 'bounty hunter,' and idioms like 'bounty on someone's head,' denoting a reward for capture or killing, and 'reap the bounty,' implying enjoyment of the rewards of hard work.

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