Destined Definition & Meaning

destined
adjective
  1. headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in `college-bound students'; "children bound for school"; "a flight destined for New York"
  2. (usually followed by `to') governed by fate; "bound to happen"; "an old house destined to be demolished"; "he is destined to be famous"

"Destined" in song lyrics

See how destined is used in real songs:

  • "The eighth wonder of the world, I am destined"
    9th Prince f/ Akir, AR.Change.L — Rap Disease
  • "Both their heart and mind, but I guess we'll burn and crash when it's destined"
    Annakin Slayd — Last One
  • "Untested, destined"
    Anti-Pop Consortium f/ Pharoahe Monch — What Am I?

Usage tips for "destined"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "destined" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for destined to find words that pair well.

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