bound up Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: B AW1 N D AH1 P
What Does Bound Up Mean?
As an adjective, bound up means Connected or relevant. It is also used to mean Focused intently on something to the exclusion of other matters. As a verb, it means simple past and past participle of bind up.
Bound Up Definition (Adjective)
- Connected or relevant.
Social mobility is often closely bound up with socioeconomic status.
- Focused intently on something to the exclusion of other matters.
He was so bound up in his reading all weekend that he forgot to do the chores.
Bound Up as a Verb
- simple past and past participle of bind up
Synonyms of Bound Up
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Bound up synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Bound Up
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Bound Up in a Sentence
Social mobility is often closely bound up with socioeconomic status.
He was so bound up in his reading all weekend that he forgot to do the chores.
Word Forms & Grammar
bound up (comparative more bound up, superlative most bound up)
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