bond
gb/bˈɑnd/ us/bˈɑnd/
B1
English
~ 2400
Senses
0 senses
Noun
B1
entity
1
Close emotional connection
A special feeling of closeness and trust between people.
Usage pattern:
a bond between [people/groups]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'bond' with 'bound', which is unrelated in this sense.
Synonyms
connection (A general link or relationship; less specific to emotions.)
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relationship (A broader term for any connection between people, not always emotional.)
Antonyms
distance (Emotional or relational separation between people.)
Collocations
strong bond
|emotional bond
|bond between
|form a bond
|bond of friendship
Themes
emotions
|relationships
|daily life
Examples
- The twins share a special bond that no one else can understand.
- Years of working together created a strong bond among the team members.
- The bond between the mother and child was clear to everyone.
Learner examples
- I have a strong bond with my best friend.
- They made a bond during the trip.
- The two dogs have a close bond.
Noun
B2
entity
2
Debt repayment certificate
A paper or electronic document that says a government or business will pay back money it borrowed.
Usage pattern:
buy/issue [a] bond
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'bond' with 'stock'; bonds are debt, stocks are ownership.
Synonyms
security (A general term for a tradable financial instrument.)
Antonyms
equity (Represents ownership rather than debt in finance.)
Collocations
government bond
|corporate bond
|buy bonds
|issue bonds
|bond market
Themes
business
|finance
Examples
- Investors often buy government bonds as a safe investment.
- The company issued new bonds to raise capital.
- Bond prices fell after interest rates went up.
Learner examples
- I bought a bond from the bank.
- The government sells bonds to get money.
- Many people buy bonds for safety.
Noun
B2
entity
3
Something that ties things together
Something used to connect or hold two or more things together.
Usage pattern:
a bond between [objects]
Synonyms
tie (Any fastening; may be less permanent.)
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link (General connection; not necessarily physical.)
Antonyms
separation (The state of being apart physically.)
Collocations
adhesive bond
|chemical bond
|bond strength
Themes
construction
|materials
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The glue created a strong bond between the two pieces of wood.
- A chemical bond holds the atoms together in a molecule.
- The weld formed a permanent bond between the metal parts.
Learner examples
- The glue makes a strong bond.
- A rope can be a bond between two things.
- This tape creates a tight bond.
Noun
B2
entity
4
Bail payment for release
Money given to the court to let someone out of jail until their trial.
Usage pattern:
post/pay [a] bond
Synonyms
bail (The more common term for this payment in everyday legal contexts.)
Antonyms
detention (Keeping someone in custody without release.)
Collocations
post bond
|pay bond
|bond hearing
Themes
law
|finance
Examples
- He was released on a $5,000 bond until his trial.
- Her family posted bond so she could go home.
- The judge set the bond at $10,000.
Learner examples
- He paid a bond to leave jail.
- They posted a bond for her release.
- The judge asked for a big bond.
Verb
B1
action
5
Form emotional connection
To become close friends or feel connected to someone or something.
Usage pattern:
to bond with [someone/something] over [something]
Synonyms
connect (More general; can refer to many types of relationships.)
|
befriend (Focuses on becoming friends, not necessarily deep trust.)
Antonyms
alienate (To make someone feel isolated or disconnected.)
Collocations
bond closely
|bond quickly
|bond over
Themes
emotions
|relationships
Examples
- The soldiers bonded during their time in training.
- She bonded with her foster dog almost immediately.
- We bonded over our shared love of music.
Learner examples
- I bonded with my new classmate quickly.
- We bonded over our favorite game.
- He bonded with his teacher during the trip.
Grammar
Dictionary form
bond
IPA
GB/bˈɑnd/
US/bˈɑnd/
Syllables & stress
bond (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (bond)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: bond
- Plural: bonds
Verb
- Base: bond
- 3rd Person Singular: bonds
- Present Participle: bonding
- Past: bonded
Word family
Expressions
bond together
1/bˈɑnd təɡˈɛðɚ/
phrasal verb
Unite for a common cause
To join with others to work toward the same goal.
Examples
- The community bonded together to rebuild after the storm.
- We must bond together to protect our rights.
bond with
1/bˈɑnd wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
Develop an emotional connection with
To become close to someone or something over time.
Examples
- She bonded with her host family during her stay abroad.
- The puppy quickly bonded with its new owner.
in bond
1/ˈɪn bˈɑnd/
fixed phrase
technical
Stored under customs control without duty paid
Goods kept in a special place until taxes are paid or they leave the country.
Examples
- The wine will remain in bond until it is sold domestically.
- The shipment is currently in bond at the port warehouse.