Bound to Get It Right: Bye-Bye Binded!

Difference Between “Binded” and “Bound”

Do you wonder about the words “binded” and “bound”? Let’s look at these words and learn how to use them correctly.

History

The word “bind” is an old word that means to tie or hold something together. “Bind” comes from an even older word in old English, “bindan.”

Usage

“Binded” is not a correct word in English. We use “bound” as the past tense or past participle of “bind.”

Using “Bound”

• The book is bound with a strong cover.
• She bound the letters with a red ribbon.
• He bound the wood pieces together to make a chair.
• The dog was bound to a tree with a rope.
• We bound the sticks to build a small fort.

Trick to Remember

Think of “bound” as being similar to “found” or “ground,” which are also past tense forms. “Binded” sounds like a mistake, so it’s easy to remember not to use it.

Summary

In short, use “bound” when talking about tying or holding things in the past. Remember, “binded” is never right. Keep using “bound” whenever you need to talk about something that was tied or held.