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- pronunciation:
- baUnd
- parts of speech:
- adjective, verb
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
When things are bound, they are tied together.
The prisoner couldn't escape because of his bound hands and feet.- synonyms:
- confined, tied
- similar words:
- chained, restricted, roped
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| definition 2: |
When a book is bound, its pages are held together tightly, and there is usually a cover attached.
The library is filled with bound books.- synonyms:
- covered, wrapped
- similar words:
- stitched
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| definition 3: |
When you are bound by a promise or a legal requirement to do something, you must do it. It is your duty or your responsibility.
The prince could not marry the woman he loved because he was bound by his promise to marry the woman his father had chosen for him.- similar words:
- committed, required
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| definition 4: |
If you say that someone is bound to be happy about something, it means that you are quite sure that this person will be happy about it. If you say someone is bound to win the race, it means you have little doubt that this person will win.
Don't worry! Jaden is bound to like your present. He always likes things like that.We're bound to be late if we don't leave right now.- synonyms:
- certain, sure
- similar words:
- headed
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| definition: |
"Bound" is the past tense and past participle of the verb "bind."
The book looked beautiful after it was bound, especially with its colorful cover. |
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