bonds

word · lemma: bond

/ˈbɑndz/
bahndz
/bˈɒndz/
bondz

Definition

Bonds are strong connections between people or groups, often built through trust or shared experience. It can also mean financial certificates or investments that pay back money with interest over time.

Usage & Nuances

Most commonly, 'bonds' means emotional or social connections: 'family bonds', 'close bonds'. In finance, 'bonds' is a countable noun for investment products. Don't confuse it with 'ties', which is broader, or 'bond' as a verb meaning to connect.

Example Sentences

It’s amazing how quickly kids form bonds with each other.

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Travel can create strong bonds between friends.

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The museum keeps the old bonds in a glass case.

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Family bonds often grow stronger over time.

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Going through that together really strengthened our bonds.

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A lot of investors are moving their money into government bonds right now.

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