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binding

/ˈbaɪndɪŋ/
Meanings
  • Verb

    The act of tying or fastening something.

    - "He bound the package securely with twine."
    - "The shoemaker bound the shoes with laces."
  • Noun

    A collection of documents or pages fastened together.

    - "The legal documents were bound in a large volume."
    - "The student's notes were bound into a notebook."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈbaɪndɪŋ/



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Antonyms

non-binding
Synonyms

bandage , dress , fasten , fetter , make fast , restrain , tie , indenture , obligate , restrain , restrict , bounden , obligatory
Rhymes
Words rhyming with binding
chime , clime , crime , dime , grime , hime , prime , time
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. Bind (English) : To tie or fasten.

  2. Bind (English) : A collection of documents or pages fastened together.

  3. Bind (Scottish Gaelic) : A clan or family.

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Binding (English) : The act of tying or fastening.

  2. Binding (English) : A collection of documents or pages fastened together.

  3. Bind (English) : To tie or fasten.

  4. Bind (English) : To attach or connect (a person) to something.

  5. Bind (English) : To control or influence (someone or something) strongly.

Variants
List of all variants of binding that leads to same result
binding , bindings , bindingly , bindingness , bindingnesses , bind , binds , bound , bounded , binding energies , binding energy , binding site , binding sites , adhesive binding , adhesive-bound , perfect binding , perfect bindings , perfect-bound , spiral binding , spiral bindings , bias binding , bias tape , bias tapes , bind off , binding off , binds off , bound off
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

bound, binding, binds, bounded, bounding

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'bindan' meaning 'to tie' or 'to fasten'.

Trivia
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  1. The world's largest book, 'The Hindu Codex', is 24 feet long and weighs 1,547 pounds. It was bound in 1936.

  2. The term 'binding' can also refer to the process of converting digital files into a physical format, such as a book or a DVD.

Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

  1. Tie: A connection or link between two or more things.

  2. Fasten: To secure or attach something in place.

  3. Secure: To make something safe or stable.

  4. Cover: To protect or conceal something with a layer or surface.

Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, 'binding' is often used metaphorically to describe the emotional or psychological connection between characters or the commitment made between them. In art, 'binding' refers to the process of attaching covers or pages to a book. In music, 'binding' can refer to the way that notes are connected or linked in a musical composition.

How to Memorize "binding"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a shoemaker tying laces to secure a shoe.
    - Visualize a stack of papers being fastened together with a rubber band.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'binding' with the image of a knot.
    - Connect the word 'binding' with the idea of securing or fastening something.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'BIND' to remember the different meanings: B - Tie or fasten, I - Collection of documents, N - Connect or influence, D - Protect or conceal.

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