bounty

Meanings

• Noun

  The reward or prize given for capturing or killing a person, animal, or thing, especially one that is wanted as prey or quarry.

  - "The pirate captain offered a large bounty for the capture of the notorious sea monster."
  - "A bounty was placed on the head of the most wanted criminal in the city."
  - "The bounty hunter followed the trail of the fugitive, hoping to collect the reward."

• Noun

  A large quantity or supply of something, especially food.

  - "The farmers received a bounty from the government to help them recover from the drought."
  - "The Thanksgiving feast was a bounty of delicious foods."
  - "The family enjoyed a bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables from their garden."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈbaʊnti/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=81490005"

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Antonyms

frugality , parsimony , sparingness , stinginess

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Synonyms

boon , gratuity , bounteousness , bountihood , liberality , munificence

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bounty
houndy , oundry , poundry

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Variants

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bounties , bounty , bounty hunter , bounty hunters

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Etymology

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From Old French 'bonté' meaning 'generosity, kindness, goodness'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'bounty' comes from the Old French word 'bonté' meaning 'generosity, kindness, goodness'

2. In the early days of the American West, bounties were offered for the capture of certain animals, such as wolves and bears.

3. The term 'bounty hunter' comes from the practice of offering a reward for the capture of criminals or fugitives.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bounty hunting: The practice of capturing or killing a person or animal for a reward.

2. Bounty system: An economic system where a reward is offered for the capture or killing of a specific target.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'bounty' is often used to refer to the reward offered for capturing or killing a criminal or enemy. It is also used figuratively to refer to a large quantity or supply of something.

How to Memorize "bounty"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pirate captain with a treasure chest, offering a gold coin to anyone who brings him the head of a notorious sea monster.
   - Visualize a large, bountiful harvest or garden, overflowing with fruits and vegetables.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bounty' with the idea of a reward or prize.
   - Associate the word 'bounty' with the idea of a large quantity or supply of something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'bounty' comes from the Old French word for 'goodness' or 'kindness'
   - Think of the word 'bounty' as meaning 'a lot' or 'a large quantity'.

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