What does WOUND mean?

Wound

Part of Speech: Noun, verb

Definition:

• Noun: an injury to living tissue caused by a cut, blow, or other impact, typically one in which the skin is cut or broken.
• Verb: inflict an injury on (someone or something), typically one that involves cutting or breaking the skin.

Pronunciations:

• US: /waʊnd/
• UK: /wuːnd/

Origin and Usage:

The noun "wound" originated from Old English "wund" and has been used since the 12th century. The verb "wound" also originated from Old English "wundian" and has been used since the 14th century. The word has been used in various contexts such as medical, military, and everyday conversation.

Synonyms:

• Noun: injury, cut, gash, laceration, lesion, trauma
• Verb: injure, hurt, damage, harm, impair

Related Words:

• Bound
• Found
• Round
• Sound
• Pound

Example Sentences:

• He suffered a severe wound in the battle.
• The knife wound was deep and required stitches.
• The soldier was wounded in the leg during the war.
• She accidentally wounded herself while cutting vegetables.
• The emotional wound from the breakup took a long time to heal.