Definitions
- Describing a strong sense of duty or obligation to do something. - Referring to being morally or legally obligated to take a certain action. - Talking about being compelled or required to follow a particular course of action.
- Expressing gratitude for someone's kindness or assistance. - Referring to being under a moral or social duty to do something. - Talking about being compelled or required to do something as a result of external factors.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words convey a sense of duty or obligation.
- 2Both words can be used to express gratitude.
- 3Both words imply a feeling of being compelled or required to take action.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Bound is more commonly used to describe a strong sense of duty or obligation, while obliged is often used to express gratitude or a moral/social duty.
- 2Formality: Bound is generally considered more formal than obliged.
- 3Meaning: Bound emphasizes a sense of being morally or legally obligated, while obliged focuses more on feeling compelled or required due to external factors.
Remember this!
Bound and obliged are synonyms that both convey a sense of duty or obligation. However, bound is more commonly used to describe a strong sense of duty or obligation, often with a moral or legal aspect. On the other hand, obliged is often used to express gratitude or a moral/social duty, and it has a slightly less formal tone compared to bound.
