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wound

Pronunciation: [wuːnd]

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Learn how to use wound in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “health”

(noun) a wound is an injury to your body that happens when the skin is cut or hurt. Think of when you scrape your knee or get a cut from a sharp object.

Example

She got a small wound on her arm from playing outside.

Example

He did not have a wound despite his claim of falling.

Example

Can you see the wound on your finger?

Context: “health”

(verb) to wound someone is to hurt them, usually in a physical way. It's like when someone gets hurt during a game or a fight.

Example

The soldier was wounded in battle and received help quickly.

Example

No one was wounded during the practice match; everyone was safe.

Example

Did anyone get wounded during the event?

Context: “emotion”

(verb) to wound someone can also mean to hurt their feelings. This happens when someone says something mean or hurtful to another person.

Example

She didn’t mean to wound her friend's feelings with a careless joke.

Example

His words did not wound her; she understood he was joking.

Example

Did his comment wound you in any way?

How to pronounce wound

Pronunciation: [wuːnd]

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