bond
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˈbɑnd// UK //bˈɒnd// bond
n. a strong connection between people, or a physical force that holds things together. It can also mean a legal agreement about money or debt.
n. a force or feeling that unites individuals; a physical link between atoms in a molecule; or a debt instrument issued by a government or corporation.
The mother and child share a very strong bond.
Investors often buy a government bond when they want a safer place to keep their money during a recession.
The structural integrity of the new polymer depends entirely on the covalent bond formed between the carbon atoms during the high-temperature curing process.
Usage
Commonly paired with the preposition 'between' for relationships or 'to' for physical attachments.