Word
bonds
US/ˈbɑndz/
UK/bˈɒndz/
Definitions
01connections between people
B2 · Upper Intermediate Plural noun
n. strong feelings of friendship, love, or shared ideas that join people together.
n. the emotional or social ties that unite individuals or groups within a community or family.
“The shared experience of the long journey created strong bonds between the travelers.”
“The program aims to strengthen the social bonds between different generations in the local neighborhood through shared gardening projects.”
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02financial investments
B2 · Upper Intermediate Plural noun Law Technical
n. official documents where you lend money to a government or company to earn interest.
n. fixed-income instruments representing loans made by investors to borrowers, typically corporate or governmental.
“Many people invest in government bonds because they are considered very safe.”
“The central bank decided to purchase long-term government bonds to stabilize the national economy during the fiscal crisis.”
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03physical restraints
C1 · Advanced Plural noun Literary
n. ropes, chains, or other things used to tie someone up or keep them prisoner.
n. physical restraints or shackles used to prevent movement or maintain captivity.
“The prisoner finally managed to break his bonds and escape into the forest.”
“The poem uses the image of broken bonds to symbolize the nation's struggle for independence from colonial rule.”
Real-World Examples
“On Friday, the interest rate on 30-year bonds had risen to around 5.27%.” “It comes after the interest rate on 30-year bonds reached the highest level in almost 20 years.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
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- Common
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- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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