Definitions
There are 17 meanings of the word
Bond.
How to pronounce bond:
US
Bond - as a noun
United states civil rights leader who was elected to the legislature in georgia but was barred from taking his seat because he opposed the vietnam war (born 1940)
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julian bondAn electrical force linking atoms
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chemical bondHypernyms (Closely Related)
attractionattractive forceHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A certificate of debt (usually interest-bearing or discounted) that is issued by a government or corporation in order to raise money; the issuer is required to pay a fixed sum annually until maturity and then a fixed sum to repay the principal
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bond certificateHypernyms (Closely Related)
certificate of indebtednessdebt instrumentobligationcertificatesecurityHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A connection based on kinship or marriage or common interest
Example: "The shifting alliances within a large family"
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allianceHypernyms (Closely Related)
connectednessconnectionconnexionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
(criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial
Example: "The judge set bail at $10,000"
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bailbail bondA restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
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hampershackletrammelHypernyms (Closely Related)
constraintrestraintHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A connection that fastens things together
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attachmentHypernyms (Closely Related)
connecterconnectionconnectiveconnectorconnexionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A superior quality of strong durable white writing paper; originally made for printing documents
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bond paperThe property of sticking together (as of glue and wood) or the joining of surfaces of different composition
Example: "The mutual adhesiveness of cells"
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adherenceadhesionadhesivenessBond - as a verb
Stick to firmly
Example: "Will this wallpaper adhere to the wall?"
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adherebindhold faststickstick toHypernyms (Closely Related)
attachHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Create social or emotional ties
Example: "The grandparents want to bond with the child"
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attachbindtieHypernyms (Closely Related)
relateHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Issue bonds on
Bring together in a common cause or emotion
Example: "The death of their child had drawn them together"
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draw togetherBond - as an adjective
Subject to the tenure called bondage.
In a state of servitude or slavedom; not free.
Servile; slavish; pertaining to or befitting a slave.
Example: "Bond fear"
Example Sentences
"Their strong bond helped them get through tough times."
"The chemical bond between the atoms was very stable."
"She felt a deep emotional bond with her childhood friend."
"The bail was set at $10,000 for his release from bond."
"The government issued bonds to raise funds for infrastructure projects."
Word Game Points
Is BOND a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bond is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BOND has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is BOND a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bond is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBOND has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is BOND a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bond is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBOND has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
