Definitions
- Referring to a duty or responsibility that one is required to fulfill. - Describing a situation where someone is legally or morally bound to do something. - Talking about a sense of indebtedness or gratitude that compels someone to take action.
- Referring to a legal or moral obligation that one is required to fulfill. - Describing a situation where someone is compelled to act due to a sense of duty or responsibility. - Talking about a limit or restriction that one must adhere to.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a sense of obligation or duty.
- 2Both words can be used to describe legal or moral obligations.
- 3Both words imply a sense of responsibility towards a task or action.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Obligated is more commonly used in American English, while bound is more common in British English.
- 2Connotation: Obligated has a more formal and serious connotation, while bound can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
- 3Meaning: Obligated emphasizes a sense of duty or responsibility, while bound can also refer to limits or restrictions.
Remember this!
Obligated and bound are synonyms that both refer to a sense of obligation or duty. However, obligated is more formal and emphasizes a sense of responsibility, while bound can also refer to limits or restrictions and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. Additionally, obligated is more commonly used in American English, while bound is more common in British English.
