wound (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /wuːnd/

Definition

An injury, typically one in which a cut, gash, or puncture is made into the skin or flesh.

Examples

• The soldier died from a chest wound.

• She suffered a deep wound to her arm during the accident.

• The doctor cleaned and bandaged the wound carefully.

How to Use wound

wound up (phrasal verb)

To become very nervous, excited, or angry. — "He gets really wound up before big presentations."

wound in (prepositional phrase)

To be injured in a specific part of the body. — "She was wounded in the leg during the attack."

Synonyms of wound

Words with a similar meaning to wound:

• injury
• cut
• lesion
• trauma

Antonyms of wound

Words with the opposite meaning to wound:

• healing
• recovery

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