be bound to — certain to happen or do something; obliged or destined to
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: certain to happen or do something; obliged or destined to
Pronunciation (IPA): /bi baʊnd tu/
Example Sentences
- If you keep eating pizza for breakfast, you're bound to become a professional food critic or a very round person.
- With that much practice, you're bound to pass the TEPS exam.
- He's bound to be late again - he's probably still choosing which sock to wear.
be bound to
NOUN[/bi baʊnd tu/]
certain to happen or do something; obliged or destined to
After years of training, she is bound to win the championship today.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'bound' derives from Old Norse 'būinn', meaning 'prepared' or 'made ready'. It evolved through Middle English to denote being physically restrained or obligated, and in the phrase 'to be bound to', it acquired the meaning of being destined or certain to do something, drawing from the metaphorical sense of being tied to fate or obligation.
Breakdown
bound (past participle of 'bind', from Old Norse būinn, meaning prepared/obligated) + to (infinitive marker), creating the idiom 'be bound to' where 'bound' carries the sense of being compelled or destined by circumstance or duty.
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📝Examples
“If you keep eating pizza for breakfast, you're bound to become a professional food critic or a very round person.”
“With that much practice, you're bound to pass the TEPS exam.”
“He's bound to be late again - he's probably still choosing which sock to wear.”
“The project is bound to succeed with such a dedicated team.”
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