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UK/["/wuːnd/"]/US/["/wuːnd/"]/

Meaning of Wound

an injury to part of the body, especially one in which a hole is made in the skin using a weapon

In simple words: An injury to the body, often involving a break in the skin.

Wound in a sentence

  • The soldier received a serious wound during the battle.
  • After the fall, he had a deep wound on his arm that needed stitching.
  • The emotional wound from the betrayal took a long time to heal.
  • She tended to the wound on his leg with great care.
  • Time does not always heal the wound of losing a loved one.

How to use Wound

Used in both formal and informal contexts. More common in medical situations or when talking about injuries. Avoid using it lightly, as it can sound serious.

Grammar pattern

wound + object

Memory hint

Think of 'wound' like 'ground'—an injury can leave you on the ground.

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Collocations with Wound

Synonyms for Wound

Opposites of Wound

Common mistakes with Wound

  • Confused with 'wound' as in past tense of 'wind'.
  • Using 'wound' instead of 'injury' in non-medical contexts.
  • Mispronouncing it as 'hownd' instead of 'woond'.

Compare Wound with Injury, Cut

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Frequently asked questions about Wound

What does Wound mean?

An injury to the body, often involving a break in the skin.

What is the definition of Wound?

an injury to part of the body, especially one in which a hole is made in the skin using a weapon

How do you use Wound in a sentence?

The soldier received a serious wound during the battle.

Can you give another example of Wound?

After the fall, he had a deep wound on his arm that needed stitching.

What are synonyms for Wound?

Common alternatives include injury, cut, lesion, gash, bruise.

What is the opposite of Wound?

Opposite meanings include heal, cure.

What words go with Wound?

It commonly pairs with deep, serious, severe, inflict, receive, suffer, close, heal, bleed, care, healing, wound in, wound to.

What are common mistakes when using Wound?

Confused with 'wound' as in past tense of 'wind'. Using 'wound' instead of 'injury' in non-medical contexts. Mispronouncing it as 'hownd' instead of 'woond'.

How do you pronounce Wound?

US: /["/wuːnd/"]/, UK: /["/wuːnd/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Wound?

Used in both formal and informal contexts. More common in medical situations or when talking about injuries. Avoid using it lightly, as it can sound serious.

What CEFR level is Wound?

"Wound" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.