bind
gb/bˈaɪnd/ us/bˈaɪnd/
B1
英語
~ 1500
語義
0件の語義
動詞
B1
action
1
Tie or fasten tightly
To tie something so it cannot move.
用法パターン：
to bind [something] with [rope/string]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'bind' with 'band', which is unrelated in meaning in most contexts.
類義語
tie (More general; can be loose or tight, whereas 'bind' often implies tightness or restriction.)
対義語
untie (The opposite action of loosening or removing a tie or binding.)
コロケーション
bind together
|bind with rope
|bind tightly
|bind the book
テーマ
daily life
|manual work
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- He bound the box with rope.
- They bound the wood together.
- She bound her hair with a ribbon.
動詞
B2
action
2
Make legally/morally obligated
To make someone have to do something because of a law, rule, or promise.
用法パターン：
to bind [someone] to [do something]
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse this with physical binding, but here it refers to obligations, not tying.
類義語
obligate ('Obligate' is more formal and mainly used in legal contexts.)
対義語
release (To free someone from an obligation or duty.)
コロケーション
bind by contract
|bind by law
|bind to an agreement
テーマ
law
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- The law binds drivers to wear seat belts.
- I am bound by my word.
- The agreement binds us to work together.
動詞
B1
action
3
Join parts together firmly
To join things so they stay together.
用法パターン：
to bind [parts/materials] together
類義語
secure (General term for making something firm; 'bind' often implies a physical joining process.)
対義語
separate (To take apart things that are joined.)
コロケーション
bind pages together
|bind materials
|bind wounds
テーマ
construction
|craft
|daily_life
|work
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- They bind the pages into a book.
- Glue will bind the two parts together.
- He binds the wound with cloth.
名詞
informal
B2
entity
4
Difficult situation/problem
A problem that is hard to get out of.
類義語
predicament ('Predicament' is more formal; 'bind' is more casual in this sense.)
対義語
solution (A way out of a problem, opposite of being stuck in one.)
コロケーション
in a bind
|get into a bind
テーマ
daily life
|problems
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
文法
辞書形
bind
IPA
GB/bˈaɪnd/
US/bˈaɪnd/
音節・強勢
bind （1音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (bind)
活用形
Noun
- Base: bind
Verb
- Base: bind
- 3rd Person Singular: binds
- Present Participle: binding
- Past: bound
- Past Participle: bound
関連語
Forms
binds
verb
binding
verb
bound
verb
Core family
binder
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unbind
verb
文法ポイント
- Irregular past: bound Verb
- Irregular past participle: bound Verb
表現
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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.