Bounty: meaning, definitions and examples

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bounty

 

[ หˆbaสŠnti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

reward for capturing someone

Bounty is a reward paid by the government or another organization to someone who has captured a criminal or accomplished a great deed. It is often used in the context of wanted criminals or fugitives.

Synonyms

premium, prize, reward

Examples of usage

  • The bounty for the capture of the notorious criminal was set at $1 million.
  • She received a bounty for her heroic actions in saving the passengers of the sinking ship.
Context #2 | Noun

amount of money offered

Bounty can also refer to the amount of money offered as a reward. This can be seen in the context of contests, competitions, or incentives.

Synonyms

incentive, prize, reward

Examples of usage

  • The company offered a bounty for the best marketing campaign idea.
  • There was a bounty of $500 for the winner of the talent show.

Translations

Translations of the word "bounty" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น recompensa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‡เคจเคพเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kopfgeld

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hadiah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะณะพั€ะพะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nagroda

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ณž้‡‘

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท prime

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ recompensa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถdรผl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜„์ƒ๊ธˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูƒุงูุฃุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odmฤ›na

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odmena

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‚ฌ่ต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nagrada

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ verรฐlaun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‹ะนะฐา›ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฏแƒ˜แƒšแƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผkafat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ recompensa

Etymology

The word 'bounty' originated from Middle English 'bounte', from Old French 'bonte' meaning goodness, generosity. It has been used in English since the 13th century to refer to generosity or liberality. Over time, the meaning shifted to include rewards for capturing criminals or achieving great deeds.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,832 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.