Phrase guide

bound to

phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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phrase

Meaning 1

Indicates something which cannot be avoided.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The leaking fuel tank was bound to explode sooner or later.
  • There was bound to be friction between a firstborn and his strong-willed stepmother.
  • We knew it was bound to happen eventually.

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Antonyms: none provided

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Spanish: destinado a — Translations
  • Spanish: seguro a — Translations
  • Spanish: certero a — Translations