bound up
bound up · more bound up · most bound up
Connected or relevantConnected or relevant.
» This is closely bound up with the question.
Meaning
2 sensesConnected or relevant.
Social mobility is often closely bound up with socioeconomic status.
closely or inseparably connected or associated with
Focused intently on something to the exclusion of other matters.
He was so bound up in his reading all weekend that he forgot to do the chores.
Examples
12 sentencesThis is closely bound up with the question.
My sister is now bound up in her work.
The employees' interests are bound up with those of the corporation.
May his soul be bound up in the bond of life.
My humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together.
Forms
more bound up, most bound up| Comparative | more bound up Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most bound up Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- deeply devoted to:wrapped up
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form