bind

verbB1 · Intermediate

To tie something tightly.

Meanings of «bind»

1 · verb

to tie something tightly

Please bind these sticks together with some string.

2 · verb

to make someone legally or morally obliged

This contract will bind both companies for five years.

Similar: oblige commit tie down

3 · verb

to fasten sheets of paper into a book

The printer will bind these pages into one book.

Similar: fasten stitch assemble

Translation

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«bind» in 17 languages

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JA 日本語

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The difference between similar words

to join one thing to another

attachthe general word: join one thing to anotherPlease attach a photo to the form.

fastenjoin firmly so it stays closed or in placeFasten your seat belt, please.

tiefix with string, rope or clothShe tied the boat to the post.

bindtie tightly, often several things togetherThey bind the books together with string.

Word family

bind B1 · verbbinder B1 · nounbinding B2 · noun

Verb forms

Base form (V1)bind

Past simple (V2)bound

Past participle (V3)bound

Base form (V1)
Use a rope to bind the boxes together.

Past simple (V2)
He bound the boxes with a thick rope.

Past participle (V3)
The boxes have been bound with strong rope.

Don't confuse

bound (bounded, bounded)

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