bound

Universal Words adjective, verb, noun-see also BIND, BOUND, BOUNDv. adjective [notbeforenoun] 1 ~ to do / be sth certain or likely to happen, or to do or be sth: There are bound to be changes when the new system is introduced. * It's bound to be sunny again tomorrow. * You've done so much work-you're bound to pass the exam. * It was bound to happen sooner or later (= we should have expected it). * You're bound to be nervous the first time (= it's understandable). 2 ~ (by sth)