Pronunciation: /bɑnd/
noun a binding agreement or promise
A1 My dog and I have a strong bond.
A2 The bond between siblings is unbreakable.
B1 Investors are looking for safe bonds to add to their portfolios.
B2 The chemical bond between the atoms holds the molecule together.
C1 The close bond between the team members contributed to their success.
C2 The bond market can be volatile, so investors need to be cautious.
verb to form a close relationship or connection
A1 I bond with my dog by taking him for walks every day.
A2 Children often bond over shared interests and activities.
B1 Employees who bond well with their colleagues tend to have better work relationships.
B2 The siblings' shared experiences helped to bond them together as a family.
C1 The team members bonded during the intense training camp and formed strong bonds.
C2 The soldiers bonded over their shared experiences in combat, forming a deep and lasting bond.
formal The government issued a bond to raise funds for infrastructure development.
informal I bought a savings bond to start investing for my future.
slang Me and my best friend have a real tight bond, we're like family.
figurative The shared love for music created a strong bond between the two musicians.
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