bond
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a strong feeling of friendship, love, or shared experience that joins people together.
n.an emotional or social tie that unites individuals or groups.
Simple“The shared hardship of the journey created a lasting bond between the travelers.”
In context“Psychologists emphasize that the initial bond between a parent and child is crucial for healthy emotional development later in life.”
SynonymsAntonymsestrangementdivision - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.an official document that says a government or company owes you money and will pay it back with interest.
n.a debt instrument issued by a government or corporation to raise capital, promising repayment of principal and interest.
Simple“Many people invest in government bonds because they are considered very safe.”
In context“The corporation issued ten-year bonds to finance the construction of its new manufacturing facility in Southeast Asia.”
Synonymssecuritydebenture - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.the force that holds atoms together in a molecule.
n.a lasting attraction between atoms, ions, or molecules that enables the formation of chemical compounds.
Simple“Water is formed when a chemical bond joins hydrogen and oxygen atoms.”
In context“The strength of the covalent bond determines the stability of the resulting molecular structure under high temperatures.”
Synonyms - 04 C1 Advanced
n.an amount of money paid as a promise that someone will return to court or finish a contract.
n.a binding legal agreement or a sum of money paid as a guarantee of an obligation, such as appearing in court.
Simple“The judge set the bail bond at five thousand dollars.”
In context“The contractor was required to provide a performance bond to ensure the project would be completed according to the agreed specifications.”
- 05 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.something used to tie or hold someone's hands or feet so they cannot move.
n.a physical restraint, such as a rope or chain, used to bind someone or something.
Simple“The prisoner managed to break his bonds and escape into the woods.”
In context“In the epic poem, the hero finally escapes the bonds that had held him captive for a decade.”
Synonyms - 06 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to develop a strong relationship with someone.
v.to establish an emotional or social connection with another person or group.
Simple“The team spent the weekend hiking to help the new members bond.”
In context“New mothers are encouraged to spend skin-to-skin time with their infants to help them bond immediately after birth.”
- 07 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to join two things together firmly, often using glue or heat.
v.to join two surfaces or objects together using an adhesive, heat, or pressure.
Simple“This special glue will bond plastic to metal in just a few seconds.”
In context“The two layers of composite material are bonded together under extreme pressure to ensure maximum durability.”
Usage social bond
“I guess that’s why I do this work.” Many of Pumphrey’s living relatives reported feeling a similar bond with the young soldier who died more than a century before they were born.”
“But unlike a bond, it doesn't have to be paid back.”