is bound to

Meanings

• verb

  To be certain or inevitable to happen.

  - "The sun is bound to rise every morning."
  - "You are bound to fail if you give up too easily."

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Variants

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get round to , get round to (something) , get round to something

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Etymology

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The origin of the phrase 'is bound to' can be traced back to the Old English word 'bindan', which means 'to tie' or 'to fasten'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the idea of being obligated or certain to do something.

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Trivia

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1. The phrase 'is bound to' is often used interchangeably with 'is destined to'.

2. In mathematics, the term 'bounded' refers to a set that is limited in size or range.

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Related Concepts

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1. inevitable: Refers to something that is certain to happen, no matter what.

2. obligation: A duty or responsibility that one has to fulfill.

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Culture

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The phrase 'is bound to' has been used extensively in literature and poetry to convey a sense of certainty or inevitability. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', Lady Macbeth famously says, 'I have no spur to prick the sides of my intent, but only vaulting ambition, which tends to make me desperate to have my majesty.', implying that her ambition is bound to lead her to commit regicide.

How to Memorize "is bound to"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a rubber band being stretched and then snapped back. This represents the idea of something being bound to happen.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the phrase 'it's written in the stars'. This conveys the idea of something being inevitable or predestined.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym B.O.U.N.D.: B - bound, O - obligated, U - unavoidable, N - necessary, D - destined.

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