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- pronunciation:
- baUnd
- parts of speech:
- adjective, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, verb)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
held by bonds; tied.
His bound wrists were bleeding.- synonyms:
- confined, tied, trussed
- antonyms:
- discrete
- similar words:
- chained, lashed, restricted, roped, tethered
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| definition 2: |
having a binding or cover.
This shelf should contain only bound books.- synonyms:
- covered, encased, jacketed, wrapped
- similar words:
- hardbound, hardcover, soft-cover, stitched
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| definition 3: |
under ethical or legal obligation.
He is bound by his promise to marry her.- synonyms:
- beholden, obligated, obliged
- similar words:
- amenable, committed, required
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| definition 4: |
certain; sure (fol. by an infinitive with "to").
We're bound to miss the deadline if we can't work any faster.She's bound to win; I just know it.I thought I was bound to like this movie, but I honestly didn't think it was that great.If I don't write it down, I'm bound to forget it.- synonyms:
- certain, sure
- similar words:
- doomed, fated, headed
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| related words: |
accountable, allied, indebted |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition: |
past tense and past participle of bind.
His hands were bound tightly. |
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