homebound
|home/bound|
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/ˈhoʊmˌbaʊnd/
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/ˈhəʊmˌbaʊnd/
confined to home
Etymology
Etymology Information
'homebound' originates from the combination of 'home' and 'bound,' where 'home' refers to one's place of residence and 'bound' means 'restricted or confined.'
Historical Evolution
'homebound' evolved from the Old English word 'hām' meaning 'home' and the Middle English 'bounden' meaning 'obliged or confined.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'confined to one's home,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
confined to one's home, often due to illness or disability.
After the accident, she became homebound and needed assistance.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45