bound — certain or very likely to happen, or having a legal or moral duty to do something
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: certain or very likely to happen, or having a legal or moral duty to do something
Pronunciation (IPA): /baʊnd/
Korean meaning: ~할 운명인, 의무가 있는, 확실한
Korean pronunciation: **바**운드
Example Sentences
- My cat is bound to knock over that expensive vase within five minutes.
- Students are bound by the honor code to report cheating.
- The superhero was bound with chains, but escaped in a dramatic fashion.
bound
ADJECTIVE//baʊnd//
certain or very likely to happen, or having a legal or moral duty to do something
A witness is bound by oath to tell the truth in court
Evidence found on the ground makes the criminal bound for justice!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 노르웨이어 'binda'에서 유래되어 '묶다'는 뜻에서 시작되었고, 점차 '의무가 있는', '확실한'이라는 의미로 확장되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“My cat is bound to knock over that expensive vase within five minutes.”
“Students are bound by the honor code to report cheating.”
“The superhero was bound with chains, but escaped in a dramatic fashion.”
“He's bound and determined to eat pizza for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.”
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