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BOND

(noun, verb, adj.)

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There are 17 meanings of the word Bond.

How to pronounce bond:

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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)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
julian bond

British secret operative 007 in novels by ian fleming

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
james bond

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bond certificate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
certificate of indebtednessdebt instrumentobligation13certificate18security13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A connection based on kinship or marriage or common interest

Example: "The shifting alliances within a large family"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
alliance10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
connectedness18connection14connexion18
Hyponyms (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"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bail6bail bond

A restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hamper13shackle16trammel11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
constraint12restraint9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A connection that fastens things together

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
attachment17
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
connecter13connection14connective17connector13connexion18
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A superior quality of strong durable white writing paper; originally made for printing documents

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bond paper

The property of sticking together (as of glue and wood) or the joining of surfaces of different composition

Example: "The mutual adhesiveness of cells"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adherence15adhesion12adhesiveness19

Bond - as a verb

Stick to firmly

Example: "Will this wallpaper adhere to the wall?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adhere10bind7hold faststick11stick to
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
attach11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Create social or emotional ties

Example: "The grandparents want to bond with the child"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
attach11bind7tie3
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
relate6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Issue bonds on

Bring together in a common cause or emotion

Example: "The death of their child had drawn them together"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
draw together

Bond - 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."
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Word Game Points

Is BOND a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bond is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
BOND has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is BOND a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bond is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BOND has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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