Bond
/bɒnd/
Definitions
2 meaningsA connection, tie, or link.
/bɒnd/
A connection or tie between people or things.
The family bond was strong.
💡 Simply: Something that connects two things.
More Examples
The chemical bond holds the atoms together.
How It's Used
"The chemical bond between hydrogen and oxygen atoms forms water."
"He invested in government bonds."
To unite or join together.
/bɒnd/
The two pieces were bonded together securely.
💡 Simply: To connect or join things.
More Examples
The experience helped them bond as a team.
How It's Used
"The bricks were bonded together with mortar."
"They bonded over their shared love of hiking."
Idioms & expressions
a bond of friendship
A strong connection between friends.
"They shared a bond of friendship that lasted for decades."
From Old English *bond, from Proto-Germanic *bandō, related to Old High German bant.
The word 'bond' has been used in similar contexts for centuries, referencing physical ties and connections as well as obligations.
Memory tip
Think of a 'bond' as something that binds things together.
Word Origin
"A tie or connection"