Definition of “Wound”

Wound (noun):

1. Injury: A physical injury to the body, especially one that involves a break in the skin.
   • Example: “He bandaged the wound on his arm.”
2. Emotional Injury: A mental or emotional hurt or trauma.
   • Example: “The harsh words left a deep wound in her heart.”

Wound (verb) [Past Tense of “Wind”]:

1. To Wrap or Twist: To wrap or twist something around an object.
   • Example: “She wound the string around the package.”

Prepositions Used Before or After “Wound”

• Before: “Wound”
• After: Often used with “on,” “to,” “of,” or “from.”
  • Example: “The wound was infected from lack of proper care.”

Collocations with “Wound”

• Wound care
• Wound healing
• Open wound
• Deep wound
• Wound dressing
• Wound up
• Wound up in
• Wound tightly

Example Sentences

1. The doctor treated the wound with antiseptic.
2. He sustained a wound during the accident.
3. The emotional wound from the betrayal took years to heal.
4. The soldier had a serious wound that required immediate medical attention.
5. She wrapped a bandage around the wound to stop the bleeding.
6. The wound was infected because it wasn’t cleaned properly.
7. The nurse applied a fresh dressing to the wound.
8. He winced as he touched the wound on his leg.
9. The wound on his forehead was a result of the fall.
10. She tried to soothe the emotional wound with kind words.
11. The wound was deep and needed stitches.
12. They cleaned the wound thoroughly before applying the bandage.
13. The wound from the accident left a scar.
14. She had to be careful not to aggravate the wound.
15. The wound healed well with proper care and attention.
16. The patient’s wound showed signs of infection.
17. He felt a sharp pain from the wound when he moved.
18. The open wound required immediate medical intervention.
19. The wound was a constant reminder of the injury.
20. The deep wound took several weeks to heal.
21. She wound the ribbon around the gift box carefully.
22. The clock was wound up every day to keep it running.
23. He felt a pang of regret that was like a wound in his heart.
24. The wound from the accident needed regular cleaning.
25. She wound the yarn around the needle to start knitting.
26. The wound required a specialized dressing for proper healing.
27. The old wound from the past was reopened by the argument.
28. He winced when the doctor touched the wound.
29. The wound on his hand was cleaned with saline solution.
30. She wound the rope tightly to secure the load.
31. The emotional wound from losing her pet took time to heal.
32. The nurse carefully examined the wound for any signs of complications.
33. He felt a sense of relief as the wound began to heal.
34. The wound was protected with a waterproof bandage.
35. The artist wound the copper wire around the frame.
36. She wound up the garden hose after watering the plants.
37. The wound was tender and painful for several days.
38. The old wound occasionally caused him discomfort.
39. She carefully wound the thread onto the spool.
40. The wound from the scrape was minor but needed attention.
41. The deep emotional wound from the loss was evident in her eyes.
42. The clock was wound every week to ensure accurate timekeeping.
43. He wrapped the bandage snugly around the wound.
44. The wound had started to heal nicely by the second week.
45. She wound the wire around the nail to secure it.
46. The wound was covered with a sterile pad to prevent infection.
47. The deep wound from the accident required several stitches.
48. The doctor explained the importance of keeping the wound clean.
49. He felt a deep emotional wound from the criticism.
50. The wound was treated with a special ointment to promote healing.