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Definition bound in British English

bound adjective

adjective
/baʊnd/
1

something that is bound to happen will almost certainly happen

Example

If you have problems at home, it's bound to affect your work.

Example

The kids are out late, so of course she's bound to worry.

Example

Knowing Jim, he's bound to be late.

Example

She's bound to find out sooner or later.

Synonyms and related words
certain likely probable
2

having an obligation to do something because of a law, promise etc

Example

By signing the contract you agree to be bound by its terms.

Example

If her patient threatens to kill someone, she is bound by law to inform the police.

Synonyms and related words
dependent subject to something bound
2.1

feeling that you should do something because you are expected to, or because it is morally right, even if you do not really want to do it

Example

We felt bound to tell her that her son had been taking drugs.

Example

journalists who feel honour bound to protect their sources of information

Synonyms and related words
dependent subject to something bound
3

a bound book has a leather, cloth, or paper cover

Example

a bound volume of the whole trilogy

Example

an old book of poems, bound in dark leather

Synonyms and related words
a good/exciting etc read bookends bookmark
Definition bound in British English