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Inevitable outcome

Use 'bound' when something is very likely to happen, almost as if it's guaranteed.

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With her skills, she's bound to get the job.
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Emphasizes certainty

'Bound to' adds emphasis to your expectation that something will happen.

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It's bound to rain with those dark clouds.
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