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Definition bond in British English

bond noun

noun
/bɒnd/
1

something that gives people or groups a reason to love one another or feel they have a duty to one another

Example

The experience formed a close bond between us.

Example

We will work to strengthen our bonds with neighbouring countries.

Example

These women all lead very different lives, but they share a common bond.

Synonyms and related words
liking affection taste
2

a document given to someone who invests money in a government or company, promising to pay back the money with interest

Example

Government bonds are usually a safe investment.

Example

The company raised money through a bond issue.

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annuity arbitrage blue chip
3

an agreement to borrow money to buy a house, or the money that you borrow; a mortgage

Example

You might take out a bond to buy your house, so that in the long run you will save on rent.

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beds bond bridging loan a/c APR a run on something
4

a legal document containing a promise that one person will pay money to another person

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affidavit article bail bond
5

a serious promise that you make to someone

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promise commitment guarantee
6

the way that two surfaces are stuck together, usually with glue

Example

The surfaces must be clean to ensure a good bond between the floor and the tiles.

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stick glue paste
7

a force that holds atoms or ions together in a molecule

Example

Carbon atoms can form bonds with nitrogen and oxygen atoms.

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action adsorb aerate
8

something that stops you from being free or from feeling that you can do what you want

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red line limit constraint
8.1

chains or ropes tied around someone so that they are not free to move

Example

He managed to struggle free from his bonds.

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rope chain string
9

an amount of money paid so that someone can leave prison before their trial. Bond is also referred to as bail.

Example

A local bail bondsman paid John's bond for him so that he could go back to his family pending his trial.

Definition bond in British English