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Wound

UK /["/wuːnd/"]/US /["/wuːnd/"]/

Definition

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.

Examples

  • 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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

  • deep
  • serious
  • severe
  • inflict
  • receive
  • suffer
  • close
  • heal
  • bleed
  • care
  • healing
  • wound in
  • wound to

Synonyms

  • injury
  • cut
  • lesion
  • gash
  • bruise

Antonyms

  • heal
  • cure

Common mistakes

  • 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'.