bond

🇺🇸 /bɑːnd/ 🇬🇧 /bɒnd/
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Tags TOP3000Oxford3000CEFR-B2
noun
B2

A connection between people or groups, like friendship or shared experiences.

Shared laughter can create a strong bond between friends.

R

An agreement to pay interest on money lent.

Investing in a bond can provide steady income.

R

Money paid to get out of jail before trial.

He posted bond to be released from jail.

R

A loan from a bank to buy property.

They took out a bond to buy their first home.

R

Something that holds you back or limits freedom.

Fear can be a bond that stops you from trying new things.

R

A formal promise or agreement.

They signed a bond to work together for five years.

R

How two things are joined together.

The glue forms a strong bond between the pieces.

R

How atoms connect in chemicals.

A chemical bond holds atoms together in molecules.

verb
R

To join things together strongly.

This adhesive can bond plastic to glass.

R

To form a close relationship with someone.

Parents bond with their babies through cuddling and talking.

translation

n. A connection between people or groups, like friendship or shared experiences.; An agreement to pay interest on money lent.; Money paid to get out of jail before trial.; A loan from a bank to buy property.; Something that holds you back or limits freedom.; A formal promise or agreement.; How two things are joined together.; How atoms connect in chemicals.
v. To join things together strongly.; To form a close relationship with someone.

Word Forms

3rd Present bonds
Past bonded
Perfect bonded
Progressive bonding
Plural bonds