The verb to bind · Conjugation
Past Simple of bind
The answer: bound
A2
A finished action at a definite time in the past.
Quick answer
The Past Simple of the verb to bind is bound.
Example: They bound his hands.
Full conjugation in the Past Simple
| Pronoun | Form |
|---|---|
| I | bound |
| You | bound |
| He / She / It | bound |
| We | bound |
| You (pl.) | bound |
| They | bound |
Common mistakes to avoid
1. Binded ❌
Bind → bound works like find → found, grind → ground and wind → wound: the -ind becomes -ound. So never say binded.
2. Bound: four meanings
Bound can mean (1) tied (past participle of bind), (2) to jump (a different, regular verb: bounded), (3) going to a place (bound for) or (4) almost certain (bound to + verb).
3. Binding = that you must follow
Binding is also an adjective: it describes something that you must follow by law. A binding contract. Non-binding means that you do not have to follow it.
Practice quiz
What's next?
Master the Past Simple of bind when you speak, not just on paper
The conjugation is clear in your head. On PLAY, you practise it in a game, with instant feedback, until it comes out on its own.
Practise the Past Simple of bind on PLAYFree · No sign-up · 3 minutes
For teachersYour whole class practises the Past Simple of bind, and you follow each student
The Academy has self-marking activities on this form, with a dashboard for each student: you see at a glance who is falling behind.
Discover the Academy30-day free trial · No bank card needed
English contestThe English contest tests the Past Simple of bind in real sentences
Instead of a single school exercise, your students meet this tense in context, in a contest that really motivates them.
Register my students5,000 students every year · Primary and secondary
Frequently asked questions
What is the past tense of bind?+
The Past Simple of bind is bound (said /baʊnd/). The past participle is bound too. Bind → bound → bound. It works like find → found, grind → ground and wind → wound.
Does bound have more than one meaning?+
Yes. Bound can be (1) the past participle of bind (tied), (2) a different verb, to bound (to jump; regular: bounded), (3) an adjective for a destination (bound for London), or (4) an adjective that means almost certain (bound to happen).
What does binding contract mean?+
A binding contract is a contract that you must follow by law. A non-binding agreement is one that you do not have to follow by law. These words come from the world of law.
Is it didn't bind or didn't bound?+
Say didn't bind: They didn't bind his hands. After didn't, use the base form (bind, not bound).
What does bound for London mean?+
Bound for means going to. The train is bound for London means that the train is going to London. It is a fixed expression for trains, planes, ships and travellers.
Related pages: bind Past Simple
Pages on a similar topic or with a similar use, so you can keep exploring.
Updated on 12 November 2026 by the Big Challenge teaching team. Every year, more than 500,000 students across Europe take part in our English contest, created in 1999. Our teaching approach →
The Big Challenge · Updated on 12 November 2026 · Source: www.thebigchallenge.com/bl/academy/learn-english/verbs/bind/past-simple
© The Big Challenge. Copying allowed for classroom use. Every year, more than 500,000 students across Europe take part in our English contest, created in 1999.
Keep learning
More forms of the verb to bind are coming soon.