# binding vs bringing

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### binding
*adjective · IPA /ˈbaɪndɪŋ/ · frequency rank #5,661*
Imposing stipulations or requirements that must be honoured.

### bringing
*verb · IPA /ˈbɹɪŋɪŋ/ · frequency rank #1,987*
present participle and gerund of bring

## Source
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