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bind
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- pronunciation:
- baInd
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
binds, binding, bound |
| definition 1: |
to tie together or fasten tightly with a rope or cord.
He will bind the newspapers with string.- synonyms:
- fasten, secure, tie
- antonyms:
- release, untie
- similar words:
- attach, band, buckle, hitch, hook, join, lash, rope, strap
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| definition 2: |
to wrap or cover with a bandage.
The doctor bound her sprained arm.- synonyms:
- bandage
- similar words:
- cover, dress, tape, wrap
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| definition 3: |
to force to do something by law or a sense of duty.
We will bind you with a promise.He felt bound to attend the wedding.- synonyms:
- obligate, oblige
- similar words:
- require, restrict
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| definition 4: |
to construct (a book) by sewing or sticking the pages together and putting a cover around them.
- synonyms:
- cover, wrap
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| related words: |
anchor, bundle, cement, chain, close, commit, couple, fold, force, knit, knot, lace, link, muffle, pledge, stick, tether, unite, wed |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a bad or difficult situation.
By not showing up, you put us in a real bind.- synonyms:
- fix, jam, predicament
- similar words:
- difficulty, knot, muddle, spot, trouble
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| related words: |
dilemma, predicament |
| derivation: |
bindable (adj.) |
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