Word
wound
/ˈwaʊnd/
Definitions
01physical injury
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun
n. an injury to your body, especially one where your skin is cut or broken.
n. an injury involving a division of the skin or flesh, typically caused by a weapon or impact.
日本語:傷※
“The nurse cleaned the wound on his leg and covered it with a bandage.”
“The surgeon examined the abdominal wound to ensure that no vital organs had been compromised by the shrapnel.”
Usage
Often used with verbs like 'inflict', 'clean', or 'dress'.
02emotional hurt
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a feeling of deep sadness or anger caused by someone's unkind words or actions.
n. a psychological or emotional trauma; a lasting feeling of distress resulting from a negative experience.
日本語:傷※
“It took a long time for the emotional wounds of the divorce to heal.”
“The harsh criticism left a deep wound in his professional pride, affecting his confidence for years to come.”
03to injure physically
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to hurt a person or animal by cutting or breaking their skin.
v. to inflict a physical injury upon a living subject, typically involving a breach of the skin.
日本語:傷付ける※
“Several soldiers were wounded during the battle and taken to the hospital.”
“The suspect was wounded in the shoulder during the pursuit, though the injury was later classified as non-life-threatening.”
Usage
Frequently used in the passive voice, especially in military or news contexts.
04to hurt feelings
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to say or do something that makes someone feel very upset or offended.
v. to cause emotional pain or to offend someone's pride or sensibilities.
“She was deeply wounded by his comments about her appearance.”
“He was visibly wounded by the board's decision to reject his proposal without a formal hearing.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “wound” in context.
Verb
01. clean the wound with antiseptic
“You should clean the wound with antiseptic before applying a fresh bandage.”
verb + noun + prep + noun
02. inflict a wound
“His cruel remarks inflicted a deep emotional wound that took years to heal.”
verb + noun
03. suffer a wound
“Several soldiers suffered minor wounds during the training exercise.”
verb + noun
04. treat the wound
“The nurse carefully treated the wound to prevent any further infection.”
verb + noun
Adjective
05. fatal wound
“The animal had received a fatal wound and died shortly after the accident.”
adj + noun
06. flesh wound
“Luckily, the bullet only caused a flesh wound and didn't hit any vital organs.”
adj + noun
07. gaping wound
“The doctor had to use several stitches to close the gaping wound on his leg.”
adj + noun
Noun
08. exit wound
“Forensic experts examined the exit wound to determine the trajectory of the shot.”
noun + noun
09. wound heals
“It will take a few weeks before the wound heals completely and the scar fades.”
noun + verb
10. wound healing
Real-World Examples
“Another family member had a wound on his arm.” “Now, their chance to finally close a painful and long-standing wound has never been better.” Etymology
Noun from Middle English wund, from Old English wund, from Proto-Germanic wundō. Verb from Middle English wunden, from Old English wundian, from Proto-Germanic wundōną.
See wind (Etymology 2)
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
Idioms
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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