C1verb 2K

Bind

🇬🇧 UK /["/baɪnd/","/baɪndz/","/baʊnd/","/ˈbaɪndɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/baɪnd/","/baɪndz/","/baʊnd/","/ˈbaɪndɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Bind

to tie somebody/something with rope, string, etc. so that they/it cannot move or are held together strongly

In simple words: to tie or fasten things together

Bind in a sentence

• The agreement will bind both parties to the contract.
• We need to bind the pages of the report together before submission.
• Emotional ties can bind people together in ways that are hard to describe.
• The software can bind data to the interface dynamically.
• The artist's work is bound to certain themes of conflict and resolution.
• In yoga, you may bind your arms behind your back for certain poses.
• Her opinions seem to bind the group in consensus.
• To bind the wounds effectively, you must apply pressure and keep them clean.

How to use Bind

Use 'bind' in contexts where something is physically tied or metaphorically connected. It's suitable for both formal and informal contexts but can feel technical in legal or academic texts.

Grammar pattern

bind + object

Memory hint

Think of 'bind' as 'a vine that binds tightly around a tree'.

Related words

Collocations with Bind

• tightly
• loosely
• together
• to
• with
• bind and gag somebody
• bind somebody hand and foot
• contractually
• legally
• morally
• be beautifully bound
• be handsomely bound
• be richly bound
• contractually
• legally
• morally

Synonyms for Bind

• tie
• fasten
• attach
• secure
• couple

Opposites of Bind

• unbind
• loosen
• release

Common mistakes with Bind

• Confusing 'bind' with 'bond' — 'bond' usually implies a relationship.
• Using 'bind' incorrectly in a figurative sense without clear context.
• Forget to use the appropriate preposition when indicating what is being bound.

Frequently asked questions about Bind

What does Bind mean?

to tie or fasten things together

What is the definition of Bind?

to tie somebody/something with rope, string, etc. so that they/it cannot move or are held together strongly

How do you use Bind in a sentence?

The agreement will bind both parties to the contract.

Can you give another example of Bind?

We need to bind the pages of the report together before submission.

What are synonyms for Bind?

Common alternatives include tie, fasten, attach, secure, couple.

What is the opposite of Bind?

Opposite meanings include unbind, loosen, release.

What words go with Bind?

It commonly pairs with tightly, loosely, together, to, with, bind and gag somebody, bind somebody hand and foot, contractually, legally, morally, be beautifully bound, be handsomely bound, be richly bound, contractually, legally, morally.

What are common mistakes when using Bind?

Confusing 'bind' with 'bond' — 'bond' usually implies a relationship. Using 'bind' incorrectly in a figurative sense without clear context. Forget to use the appropriate preposition when indicating what is being bound.

How do you pronounce Bind?

US: /["/baɪnd/","/baɪndz/","/baʊnd/","/ˈbaɪndɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/baɪnd/","/baɪndz/","/baʊnd/","/ˈbaɪndɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Bind?

Use 'bind' in contexts where something is physically tied or metaphorically connected. It's suitable for both formal and informal contexts but can feel technical in legal or academic texts.

What CEFR level is Bind?

"Bind" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.