Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

boun

verb
/baʊn/
Definition
A dialectal variant of ‘bound’, typically used in specific regional contexts.
Examples
  • She felt boun to follow the rules set by the committee.
  • He was boun to attend the meeting after agreeing to it.
Meaning
To be obliged or required to do something; to move toward a destination.
Synonyms
  • bound
  • obliged
  • required