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binding Synonyms & Antonyms

/ˈbaɪndɪŋ/

What Is Another Word for Binding?

Common synonyms for binding are bounden, obligatory and bandage. Its opposite is non-binding.

Choose a meaning, then find a word that fits your sentence.

Binding as an Adjective

1

Imposing stipulations or requirements that must be honoured.

This contract is a legally binding agreement.

2

Having the effect of counteracting diarrhea.

Bananas and white bread are sometimes considered binding.

3

(of an agreement, contract, etc.) Imposing stipulations or requirements that must be honoured.

This contract is a legally binding agreement.

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4

(of food) Having the effect of counteracting diarrhea.

Bananas and white bread are sometimes considered binding.

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Binding as a Noun

1

An item (usually rope, tape, or string) used to hold two or more things together.

2

The spine of a book where the pages are held together.

3

A finishing on a seam or hem of a garment.

4

The association of a named item with an element of a program.

5

The interface of a library with a programming language other than one it is written in.

Python programs can interface with our C library via the generated bindings.

6

The action or result of making two or more molecules stick together.

Binding as a Verb

1

present participle and gerund of bind

2

To tie; to confine by any ligature.

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3

To cohere or stick together in a mass.

Just to make the cheese more binding

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4

To be restrained from motion, or from customary or natural action, as by friction.

I wish I knew why the sewing machine binds up after I use it for a while.

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5

To exert a binding or restraining influence.

These are the ties that bind.

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6

To tie or fasten tightly together, with a cord, band, ligature, chain, etc.

to bind grain in bundles  to bind a prisoner

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7

To confine, restrain, or hold by physical force or influence of any kind.

Frost binds the earth.

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8

To couple.

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9

To oblige, restrain, or hold, by authority, law, duty, promise, vow, affection, or other social tie.

to bind the conscience  to bind by kindness  bound by affection  commerce binds nations to each other

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10

To put (a person) under definite legal obligations, especially, under the obligation of a bond or covenant.

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11

To place under legal obligation to serve.

to bind an apprentice  bound out to service

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12

To protect or strengthen by applying a band or binding, as the edge of a carpet or garment.

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13

To make fast (a thing) about or upon something, as by tying; to encircle with something.

to bind a belt about one  to bind a compress upon a wound

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14

To cover, as with a bandage.

to bind up a wound

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15

To prevent or restrain from customary or natural action, as by producing constipation.

Certain drugs bind the bowels.

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16

To put together in a cover, as of books.

The three novels were bound together.

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17

To make two or more elements stick together.

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18

To associate an identifier with a value; to associate a variable name, method name, etc. with the content of a storage location.

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19

To complain; to whine about something.

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Binding in a Sentence

This contract is a legally binding agreement.

A sworn statement (i.e., "made under oath)"is legally binding.

Bananas and white bread are sometimes considered binding.

Python programs can interface with our C library via the generated bindings.

Just to make the cheese more binding

I wish I knew why the sewing machine binds up after I use it for a while.

These are the ties that bind.

to bind grain in bundles  to bind a prisoner

Frost binds the earth.

to bind the conscience  to bind by kindness  bound by affection  commerce binds nations to each other

to bind an apprentice  bound out to service

to bind a belt about one  to bind a compress upon a wound

to bind up a wound

Certain drugs bind the bowels.

The three novels were bound together.

The Python binding is automatically generated.

Word Forms & Grammar

binding (comparative more binding, superlative most binding)

binding (plural bindings)

binding

Words That Rhyme With Binding

Origin of Binding

From Middle English byndynge; equivalent to bind +‎ -ing.

Quick Facts About Binding

Part of speechadjective, noun, verb
Pronunciation/ˈbaɪndɪŋ/
MeaningImposing stipulations or requirements that must be honoured
Synonymsbounden, obligatory and bandage
Antonymsnon-binding
Pluralbindings
Comparative / superlativemore binding, most binding

Frequently Asked Questions About Binding

Is binding an adjective or a noun?

Binding is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun and a verb.

What is a synonym for binding as an adjective?

As an adjective, synonyms for binding include bounden and obligatory.

What is a synonym for binding as a verb?

As a verb, synonyms for binding include bandage, dress, fasten and fetter.

What is the opposite of binding?

The opposite of binding is non-binding.

What is the plural of binding?

The plural of binding is bindings.