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bond
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- pronunciation:
- band
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
something that joins, ties, or fastens together.
This glue creates a powerful bond.She untied the bonds on my ankles, and I was free.- synonyms:
- connection
- similar words:
- check, control, hold, link, rein
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| definition 2: |
a feeling or shared interest that brings people together.
Friendship is a special bond.- synonyms:
- connection, link, tie
- similar words:
- chemistry, sympathy, yoke
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| definition 3: |
a piece of paper that a government or business gives when it borrows money. A bond promises to repay the sum of money along with interest.
- similar words:
- certificate, guarantee, note, roll
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| related words: |
asset, connection, junction |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
bonds, bonding, bonded |
| definition: |
to bind together.
The heat bonded the two pieces of metal.- synonyms:
- attach, combine, connect, fasten, join, unite
- similar words:
- affix, band, cement, chain, glue, link, paste, stick
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| related words: |
secure, tie |
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