bound to
phrase · Collocation / phrase B1
Plain meaning
very likely or almost certain to happen
Exam-register meaning
used to express strong probability in predictions or conclusions
In context
naturalIf you practise daily, you are bound to improve.
examRising fuel prices are bound to affect household spending, particularly among low-income families.
Common collocations
bound to happenbound to increasebound to affect
Watch out
Do not use it for weak possibility; “bound to” is stronger than “may.”
Word family
bound (adjective)bound to (phrase)