Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for binding. Search instead for bindningar.
Definitions

binding

[bahyn-ding] / ˈbaɪn dɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
necessary
Synonyms
STRONGEST
conclusive irrevocable mandatory required
STRONG
essential imperative requisite
WEAK
bounden compulsory counted upon incumbent on indissoluble obligatory unalterable
Antonyms
STRONGEST
optional
STRONG
inessential secondary
WEAK
alterable breakable revocable unbinding unconfining unnecessary
ADJECTIVE
confining
Synonyms
STRONG
attached enslaved fastened indentured limiting restraining tied tying
Antonyms
WEAK
alterable breakable revocable unbinding unconfining unnecessary
NOUN
cover; something which fastens
Synonyms
STRONG
adhesive belt fastener jacket tie wrapper

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries submitted a $12 billion binding, all-cash offer to acquire women’s healthcare company Organon.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

If you stop these proteins from binding to chromatin, you can shut down the machinery that activates cancer-driving genes.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

The 52-page document is written as if it were a binding judicial opinion, which it is not.

From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026

Buying a ticket and travelling to Liverpool is not a binding agreement that Scotland will entertain, score and win.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

I was starting to really dislike this whole binding bargains and promises thing.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff

Vocabulary lists containing binding

Novel Study: The Bluest Eye, Pages IX–93

Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!