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bond
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- pronunciation:
- band
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
something that connects or confines.
This glue creates a powerful bond.The prisoner managed to break free of his bonds.- synonyms:
- bind, chain, connection, constraint, tie
- similar words:
- attachment, cement, check, control, fetter, hold, link, rein, restraint, shackle, trammel
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definition 2: |
that which binds people emotionally or intellectually, such as a common interest, love, or feelings of loyalty.
There is a special bond of friendship between us.A strong bond can develop between an animal and a human.- synonyms:
- connection, link, nexus, tie
- similar words:
- attachment, chain, chemistry, esprit de corps, liaison, rapport, solidarity, sympathy, yoke
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definition 3: |
a piece of paper issued by a person, government, or corporation, signifying debt and promising repayment and interest money.
We invested our money in bonds.- similar words:
- certificate, debenture, guarantee, guaranty, note, roll, surety
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definition 4: |
a type of high-grade writing paper.
The letter must be typed on bond, not copy paper.- similar words:
- foolscap, laid paper, paper, parchment, vellum
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related words: |
affiliation, asset, bind, chain, connection, covenant, junction, obligation |
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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, bind, combine, connect, fasten, join, unite
- similar words:
- affix, band, cement, chain, glue, link, paste, stick
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related words: |
marry, secure, tie, wed, yoke |
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part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
definition: |
to join together, as in a bond.
What happens when these atoms bond?- synonyms:
- bind, cohere, join, stick, tie, unite
- similar words:
- adhere, cement, combine, grip, hold, lock
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related words: |
concrete, league, tie, wed, yoke |
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