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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 2385 COCA: 1880

bond

1 of 3

noun

1
: something that binds or restrains : fetter
prisoners freed from their bonds
the bonds of oppression
2
: a binding agreement : covenant
united in the bonds of holy matrimony
My word is my bond.
3
a
: a band or cord used to tie something
b
: a material (such as timber or brick) or device for binding
c
chemistry : an attractive force that holds together the atoms, ions, or groups of atoms in a molecule or crystal
chemical bonds
d
: an adhesive, cementing material, or fusible ingredient that combines, unites, or strengthens
4
: a uniting or binding element or force : tie
the bonds of friendship
5
a
: an obligation made binding by a forfeit of money
also : the amount of the money guarantee
I have sworn an oath, that I will have my bond Shakespeare
The accused was released on $40,000 bond.
b
: one who provides bail or acts as surety (see surety sense 3)
c
finance : an interest-bearing certificate of public or private indebtedness
money that she had invested in stocks and bonds
d
: an insurance agreement pledging that one will become legally liable for financial loss caused to another by the act or default of a third person or by some contingency over which the third person may have no control
6
masonry : the systematic lapping (see lap entry 2 sense 4a) of brick in a wall
7
: the state of goods made, stored, or transported under the care of an agency until the duties or taxes on them are paid
you may leave … tobacco in bond with customs Richard Joseph
8
alcohol : a 100-proof straight whiskey aged at least four years under government supervision before being bottled

called also bonded whiskey

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bond

2 of 3

verb

bonded; bonding; bonds

transitive verb

1
masonry : to lap (a building material, such as brick) for solidity of construction
2
a
: to secure payment of duties and taxes on (goods) by giving a bond (see bond entry 1 sense 5a)
warehouses for bonding tobacco
b
: to convert into a debt secured by bonds (see bond entry 1 sense 5a)
c
insurance : to provide a bond (see bond entry 1 sense 5d) for or cause to provide such a bond
bond an employee
3
a
: to cause to adhere firmly
Heat is used to bond the plastic sheets together.
b
: to embed in a matrix (see matrix sense 3b)
abrasive material bonded in a resinous binder
c
chemistry : to hold together in a molecule or crystal by chemical bonds (see bond entry 1 sense 3c)

intransitive verb

1
: to hold together or solidify by or as if by means of a bond (see bond entry 1) or binder (see binder sense 3)
The glue didn't bond to the glass.
2
: to form a close relationship especially through frequent association
the new mother bonded with her child
The retreat was a great bonding experience for the team.
bondable adjective
bonder noun

bond

3 of 3

adjective

archaic
: bound in slavery

Example Sentences

Noun a daughter's bond with her mother Recent events have helped to strengthen the bonds between our two countries. My roommate and I share a common bond because we both grew up in the Midwest. She has invested most of her money in stocks and bonds. Verb Heat was used to bond the sheets of plastic together. The poster was bonded to the wall with glue. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
That has helped shore up their bond and stock prices. Jacky Wong, WSJ, 16 Sep. 2022 Their bond began after the late Queen learned in the 1980s of his innovative training methods, which emphasized gentle communication between horse and handler. Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2022 But Sophie and Tess have helped Alice reconnect with herself, fueling her with love and strengthening their bond. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Sep. 2022 The gender reveal has only strengthened their lifelong bond, and Rivero can’t wait to see Uncle Isaiah coach her son one day. Safid Deen, USA TODAY, 13 Sep. 2022 Records also show that Imfeld’s husband posted her bond for her release from custody in June. Cliff Pinckard, cleveland, 13 Sep. 2022 Our bond was over old records, but then Chris would always talk about Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus. Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 12 Sep. 2022 That doesn’t mean their bond isn’t an extra advantage, though. Marisa Ingemi, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Sep. 2022 Teammates on the field since seventh grade, McKinzie and his gridiron brothers will continue to build their bond. Scott Springer, The Enquirer, 9 Sep. 2022
Verb
Rather than treating unusual (to many American eyes) funerary rites as something to be gaped at and dissected, Doughty describes how people bond with and grieve over our dead with earnestness, reverence, and even humor and joy. The Editors, Outside Online, 10 Sep. 2020 Co-written by Ponsoldt and Benjamin Percy, the nostalgic film uses the girls’ discovery of a dead body to bond them together in their final days before starting middle school. Risa Sarachan, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022 How much more of a beating can bond investors take? Jason Zweig, WSJ, 6 May 2022 One of the most powerful things people can bond over is music, and Emo Nite perpetuates that idea and incorporates it organically into their identity. Jessica Shalvoy, Variety, 10 June 2022 So, all these things started to bond them naturally and organically. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 23 May 2022 When support is provided, employees of all ages can bond through such activities, and more fearless elders may even be able to encourage younger employees to try something new. Liz Kislik, Forbes, 16 May 2022 Within the structure of work, people often bond with those who are the most similar to them. Chloe Berger, Fortune, 14 May 2022 According to a report from the Utah Avalanche Center, snow at this site accumulated over facets (angular grains that do not bond well with other snow) from late January through early February, burying the facets about two feet below the surface. Alan Arnette, Outside Online, 8 Apr. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun and Verb

Middle English band, bond — more at band

Adjective

Middle English bonde, from bonde customary tenant, from Old English bōnda householder, from Old Norse bōndi

First Known Use

Noun

12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1700, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bond was in the 12th century

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