bind vs fasten

bind is a noun but fasten is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
bind	Yes	No	Yes	No
fasten	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, fasten is a hypernym of bind; that is, fasten is a word with a broader meaning than bind:

Other hypernyms of bind include fix, secure.

As verbs, fasten is a hypernym of bind; that is, fasten is a word with a broader meaning than bind:

Other hypernyms of bind include fix, secure.

bind (noun)	fasten (noun)
something that hinders as if with bonds

bind (verb)	fasten (verb)
cause to be constipated	make tight or tighter
form a chemical bond with	become fixed or fastened
bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted	cause to be firmly attached
make fast; tie or secure, with or as if with a rope	attach to
fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
provide with a binding
stick to firmly
secure with or as if with ropes
wrap around with something so as to cover or enclose
create social or emotional ties