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- pronunciation:
- baUnd
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
held by ties or fastened by bands; tied.
The prisoner was bound by his hands and feet.- synonyms:
- confined, tied
- similar words:
- chained, lashed, restricted, roped, tethered
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| definition 2: |
having a cover or binding.
Our library is filled with bound books of many shapes and sizes.- synonyms:
- covered, wrapped
- similar words:
- stitched
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| definition 3: |
held to by law or duty.
He is bound by his promise.- synonyms:
- obligated, obliged
- similar words:
- committed, required
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| definition 4: |
certain; sure.
She is bound to be angry after what you did.- synonyms:
- certain, sure
- similar words:
- doomed, headed
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| related words: |
allied, indebted |
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