Pronunciation

/bɪnd/

Definitions

Noun

1. The act of fastening or securing something with ties, strings, or glue. For example: “The book was bound in leather.”
2. A binding, as in the cover that holds pages together. For example: “The old book had a fragile binding.”
3. A legal contract or agreement. For example: “The terms of the employment contract were clearly outlined in the binding.”

Verb

1. To fasten or secure with ties, strings, or glue. For example: “She carefully bound the loose pages of the journal.”
2. To restrict or confine, especially legally. For example: “The defendant was bound by the court’s ruling.”
3. (Computing) To fix or determine the value of (a variable). For example: “The program binds the input to a specific function.”

Adjective

1. Fastened or secured together. For example: “The bound books lined the shelves.”
2. Fixed or determined. For example: “The price is already bound.”

Phrases

• “Bind a book” refers to the process of creating a physical book with a cover.
• “Bound by law” indicates that someone is legally obligated to follow a rule or regulation.
• “Binding agreement” denotes a contract that is legally enforceable.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The old library housed hundreds of bound volumes of rare books.”
• Verb: “The carpenter carefully bound the planks together to form a sturdy table.”
• Adjective: “The terms of the agreement were binding and could not be changed.”

Synonyms

• Fasten
• Secure
• Attach
• Constrain
• Limit
• Tie