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bound (1)

bound [ bownd ]
Definition:
 

Past participle, past tense of  bind




adjective 
Definition:
 
1. certain to do something: certain to happen or do something because custom, experience, or common sense dictates it
If you play music late at night, people are bound to complain.

2. obligated: obliged to do something or behave in a particular way, e.g. for legal or moral reasons
All the member countries are bound by the provisions of the Treaty of Rome.

3. determined: firmly resolved
She was bound to become the best in the business.

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