bind

Meanings

• verb

  To fasten or secure (something) using a bond or binding material.

  - "He bound the wound with a bandage."
  - "The books were bound in leather."
  - "The contract must be legally bound before it is valid."

• verb

  To join or combine (things) into a single entity.

  - "The nations were bound by a mutual defense treaty."
  - "The cells in a tissue are bound together by intercellular materials."
  - "The two rivers are bound to meet at the confluence."

• verb

  To oblige or commit oneself to a course of action.

  - "I am bound by duty to protect my family."
  - "He was bound by his conscience to tell the truth."
  - "The rules of the game are binding on all players."

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Pronunciation

1. /baɪnd/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

bandage , dress , fasten , fetter , make fast , restrain , tie , indenture , obligate , restrain , restrict

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bind
find , bind, , grind

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Variants

List of all variants of bind that leads to same result
bind , binding , binds , bound , bounded , in a bind , bind off , binding off , binds off , bound off , bind over , binding over , binds over , bound over , double bind , double binds

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Forms

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bound, binding

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Etymology

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Old English 'bindan' from 'binde' meaning 'to twine'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'bind' is also used in computer programming to refer to the process of allocating memory for a program or data.

2. In ancient Egypt, papyrus scrolls were often bound together using strings or thongs.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bond: A connection or relationship between people or things, often characterized by mutual trust or obligation.

2. Binding: The process of preparing and attaching a cover to a book, typically using a hard or flexible material.

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Culture

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In literature, 'bind' has been used metaphorically to describe the act of binding or committing oneself to something, such as a contract or a promise. In art, 'bind' has been used as a technique for creating sculptures or books using various materials.

How to Memorize "bind"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a book being bound with a thick, leather cover.
   - Visualize a wound being covered with a bandage.
   - Think of a contract being signed and sealed.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'bind' with the idea of securing or fastening.
   - Connect 'bind' with the concept of commitment or obligation.
   - Link 'bind' with the image of a book being prepared for publication.

3. mnemonics
   

   - B - Brings Injuries Nearly Done
   - B - Binds Books

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