bind
gb/bˈaɪnd/ us/bˈaɪnd/
B1
Anglais
~ 1500
Sens
0 sens
Verbe
B1
action
1
Tie or fasten tightly
To tie something so it cannot move.
Schéma d’usage :
to bind [something] with [rope/string]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'bind' with 'band', which is unrelated in meaning in most contexts.
Synonymes
tie (More general; can be loose or tight, whereas 'bind' often implies tightness or restriction.)
Antonymes
untie (The opposite action of loosening or removing a tie or binding.)
Collocations
bind together
|bind with rope
|bind tightly
|bind the book
Thèmes
daily life
|manual work
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- They bound the packages with strong twine.
- The kidnappers bound his hands and feet.
- She bound the sticks together to make a frame.
- The prisoner was bound with heavy chains.
Exemples pédagogiques
- He bound the box with rope.
- They bound the wood together.
- She bound her hair with a ribbon.
Verbe
B2
action
2
Make legally/morally obligated
To make someone have to do something because of a law, rule, or promise.
Schéma d’usage :
to bind [someone] to [do something]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse this with physical binding, but here it refers to obligations, not tying.
Synonymes
obligate ('Obligate' is more formal and mainly used in legal contexts.)
Antonymes
release (To free someone from an obligation or duty.)
Collocations
bind by contract
|bind by law
|bind to an agreement
Thèmes
law
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- The contract binds both parties to the agreed terms.
- He was bound by his promise to help her.
- The treaty binds all member states to reduce emissions.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The law binds drivers to wear seat belts.
- I am bound by my word.
- The agreement binds us to work together.
Verbe
B1
action
3
Join parts together firmly
To join things so they stay together.
Schéma d’usage :
to bind [parts/materials] together
Synonymes
secure (General term for making something firm; 'bind' often implies a physical joining process.)
Antonymes
separate (To take apart things that are joined.)
Collocations
bind pages together
|bind materials
|bind wounds
Thèmes
construction
|craft
|daily_life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- The book's pages are bound with strong thread.
- The carpenter bound the pieces of wood together with glue.
- She bound the edges of the quilt neatly.
Exemples pédagogiques
- They bind the pages into a book.
- Glue will bind the two parts together.
- He binds the wound with cloth.
Nom
informal
B2
entity
4
Difficult situation/problem
A problem that is hard to get out of.
Synonymes
predicament ('Predicament' is more formal; 'bind' is more casual in this sense.)
Antonymes
solution (A way out of a problem, opposite of being stuck in one.)
Collocations
in a bind
|get into a bind
Thèmes
daily life
|problems
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- I'm really in a bind — I lost my wallet and need bus fare.
- We got into a bind when our car broke down in the middle of nowhere.
- He's in a financial bind after losing his job.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I am in a bind without my keys.
- She was in a bind with no money.
- We are in a bind because the bus is late.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
bind
API
GB/bˈaɪnd/
US/bˈaɪnd/
Syllabes et accentuation
bind (1 syllabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (bind)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: bind
Verb
- Base: bind
- 3rd Person Singular: binds
- Present Participle: binding
- Past: bound
- Past Participle: bound
Famille de mots
Forms
binds
verb
binding
verb
bound
verb
Core family
binder
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unbind
verb
Points clés
- Irregular past: bound Verb
- Irregular past participle: bound Verb
Expressions
bind over
1/bˈaɪnd ˈoʊvɚ/
phrasal verb
technical
Order by law to act/appear
When a judge orders someone to do something or go to court.
Exemples
- The judge bound him over to keep the peace for six months.
- She was bound over for trial on fraud charges.
bind together
1/bˈaɪnd təɡˈɛðɚ/
phrasal verb
Join into one group/whole
To connect people or things so they are united.
Exemples
- Shared experiences can bind people together for life.
- The treaty binds together several small nations.
bind up
1/bˈaɪnd ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
Wrap for protection/healing
To cover something fully with cloth or bandages to protect it or help it heal.
Exemples
- He bound up her injured ankle carefully.
- They bound up the package before sending it.
in a bind
1/ˈɪn ə bˈaɪnd/
idiom
informal
In a difficult situation
To be in trouble or have a problem that is hard to fix.
Exemples
- Without my phone, I'm in a bind because I can't call for help.
- We're in a bind since our babysitter canceled at the last minute.