Meaning & use
bind
To tie, fasten, or hold something tightly together, or to unite people by a common obligation.
See it in a sentence
The nurse used a bandage to bind the wound and stop the bleeding.
A shared love of music bound the two strangers together as close friends.
A note on using this word
Bind can describe physical tying, legal obligation, or an emotional connection, depending on context.
Words with a similar meaning
tiefastensecure
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Words with an opposite meaning
untierelease
Another way to use it
2. noun
(Informal) A difficult or restrictive situation that is hard to escape.
Missing the last train left her in a real bind on a cold night.
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