HyperDic: destined

English > 2 senses of the word destined:
ADJECTIVEalldestined, boundheaded or intending to head in a certain direction
alldestined, bound(usually followed by 'to') governed by fate
destined > pronunciation
Soundsdeh'stihnd
Rhymeschagrined ... woodwind: 17 rhymes with ihnd...
English > destined: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaningheaded or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in 'college-bound students'.
Example "a flight destined for New York"
Synonymbound
Broaderoriented, orientatedAdjusted or located in relation to surroundings or circumstances
Spanishdestinado
English > destined: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaning(usually followed by 'to') governed by fate.
Examples
  • "an old house destined to be demolished"
  • "he is destined to be famous"
Synonymbound
Broadercertain, sureCertain to occur
Spanishcondenado, destinado, predestinado, predeterminado
Catalancondemnat, destinat, predestinat, predeterminat

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