bond

noun
UK: /bɒnd/
US: /bɑːnd/

  1. A close connection or feeling that unites people.

    1. They have a strong bond with each other. [ ] [ ]
    2. The shared experience created a lasting bond between the team members. [ ] [ ]

  2. Something that fastens things together or restrains movement.

    1. The metal bond held the pieces firmly. [ ] [ ]
    2. He felt trapped by the bonds of tradition and societal expectations. [ ] [ ]

  3. An agreement or promise, especially one that cannot be broken.

    1. They made a bond to always be friends. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company issued bonds to raise capital for its expansion project. [ ] [ ]

  4. A certificate representing a debt on which interest is paid.

    1. She invested in government bonds. [ ] [ ]
    2. The value of his bond portfolio increased significantly last year. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

link connection tie relationship agreement promise guarantee security
bond verb

  1. To join or be joined securely to something else, often with glue or cement.

    1. The glue will bond the pieces together. [ ] [ ]
    2. The concrete needs time to bond properly to the existing structure. [ ] [ ]

  2. To develop a close connection or feeling of affection.

    1. The mothers bonded over their shared experiences. [ ] [ ]
    2. The team bonded during their rigorous training and collaborative projects. [ ] [ ]
bond adjective

  1. Being held in legal custody or under a financial guarantee.

    1. The suspect was released on bond. [ ] [ ]
    2. He is a bond trader specializing in high-yield corporate debt instruments. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bond" in English means: A close connection or feeling that unites people., Something that fastens things together or restrains movement., An agreement or promise, especially one that cannot be broken., A certificate representing a debt on which interest is paid..

The phonetic transcription of "bond" is /bɒnd/ in British English and /bɑːnd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bond": link, connection, tie, relationship, agreement, promise, guarantee, security.

Example usage of "bond": "They have a strong bond with each other.". More examples on the page.