Complete Guide to “Be Bound To” with Examples in English and Hindi

Introduction to “Be Bound To”

The semi-modal expression “be bound to” is used to express certainty or inevitability about future events. This comprehensive guide covers its meaning, grammatical structure, usage nuances, and provides practical examples with Hindi translations.

Meaning and Usage (अर्थ और प्रयोग)

“Be bound to” expresses:

• Certainty (निश्चितता) – Something that is sure to happen
• Inevitability (अनिवार्यता) – Unavoidable future outcomes
• Logical Conclusion (तार्किक निष्कर्ष) – Predictions based on evidence
• High Probability (उच्च संभावना) – Events very likely to occur

Grammatical Structure (व्याकरणिक संरचना)

Basic Form: Subject + am/is/are + bound to + base verb
Negative Form: Subject + am/is/are + not + bound to + base verb

Examples:

• She is bound to succeed. (वह अवश्य सफल होगी।)
• They aren’t bound to agree. (वे सहमत होने के लिए बाध्य नहीं हैं।)

Key Usage Rules (मुख्य प्रयोग नियम)

1. Always refers to future – Never used for past events
2. Stronger than “will” – Implies near certainty
3. Formal tone – More common in written English
4. Often used with:
   • Positive outcomes (success, win)
   • Negative outcomes (fail, lose)
   • Neutral outcomes (happen, occur)

When to Use “Be Bound To”

1. Expressing Certainty (निश्चितता व्यक्त करना)

Used when something is guaranteed to happen.

Example:
With his talent, he is bound to get selected.
(उसकी प्रतिभा के साथ, वह अवश्य चुना जाएगा।)

2. Predicting Inevitable Outcomes (अनिवार्य परिणाम)

Used for things that cannot be avoided.

Example:
If you keep spending like this, you’re bound to go bankrupt.
(अगर तुम इस तरह खर्च करते रहे, तुम्हारा दिवालिया होना तय है।)

3. Making Logical Predictions (तार्किक भविष्यवाणी)

Used when evidence suggests a certain outcome.

Example:
The team is bound to win with such strong players.
(इतने मजबूत खिलाड़ियों के साथ टीम का जीतना तय है।)

15 Practical Examples with Hindi Translations

S.No.	English Sentence	Hindi Translation
1.	You’re bound to feel nervous before the interview.	इंटरव्यू से पहले तुम्हारा घबराना तय है।
2.	Such reckless behavior is bound to cause accidents.	ऐसा लापरवाह व्यवहार दुर्घटना का कारण अवश्य बनेगा।
3.	The project is bound to succeed with proper funding.	उचित फंडिंग के साथ प्रोजेक्ट अवश्य सफल होगा।
4.	They’re bound to get married soon.	उनका जल्दी शादी करना तय है।
5.	Such good products are bound to sell well.	इतने अच्छे उत्पादों की बिक्री अवश्य अच्छी होगी।
6.	He’s bound to find out the truth eventually.	वह अंततः सच्चाई का पता अवश्य लगा लेगा।
7.	The train is bound to be delayed in this weather.	इस मौसम में ट्रेन का देरी से आना तय है।
8.	Your hard work is bound to pay off.	तुम्हारी मेहनत अवश्य रंग लाएगी।
9.	Such policies are bound to face opposition.	ऐसी नीतियों को विरोध अवश्य झेलना पड़ेगा।
10.	She’s bound to become a great doctor.	वह एक महान डॉक्टर अवश्य बनेगी।
11.	The movie is bound to be a blockbuster.	फिल्म सुपरहिट अवश्य होगी।
12.	Prices are bound to rise next month.	अगले महीने कीमतों का बढ़ना तय है।
13.	You’re bound to make mistakes as a beginner.	शुरुआत में तुम्हारा गलतियाँ करना तय है।
14.	The decision is bound to affect many people.	इस फैसले का कई लोगों पर प्रभाव अवश्य पड़ेगा।
15.	Such innovation is bound to transform the industry.	ऐसा नवाचार उद्योग को अवश्य बदल देगा।

Comparison with Similar Expressions

1. “Be bound to” vs “Will definitely”
   • “Be bound to”: Stronger, more formal
   • “Will definitely”: More conversational
2. “Be bound to” vs “Be certain to”
   • “Be bound to”: Suggests natural consequence
   • “Be certain to”: Just states certainty

Common Mistakes to Avoid (सामान्य गलतियाँ)

1. Using for past events (incorrect: “He was bound to win”)
2. Confusing with “bound for” (which indicates destination)
3. Overusing in informal contexts
4. Incorrect negative form (“bound to not” → should be “not bound to”)

Conclusion

“Be bound to” is a powerful expression for discussing inevitable outcomes and near-certain future events in English. Its formal tone makes it particularly useful in academic, professional, and written contexts. While similar to “will certainly,” it carries a stronger sense of inescapable consequence based on current evidence or natural laws.

“Be bound to” का सही प्रयोग आपकी अंग्रेज़ी को अधिक प्रभावशाली बनाता है!
Regular practice will help you use it naturally in appropriate contexts. 

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