Bond Definition
bond
noun
- an electrical force linking atoms
- 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
- a connection based on kinship or marriage or common interest; "the shifting alliances within a large family"; "their friendship constitutes a powerful bond between them"
- (criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial; "the judge set bail at $10,000"; "a $10,000 bond was furnished by an alderman"
- a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
- a connection that fastens things together
- a superior quality of strong durable white writing paper; originally made for printing documents
- 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)
- British secret operative 007 in novels by Ian Fleming
- the property of sticking together (as of glue and wood) or the joining of surfaces of different composition; "the mutual adhesiveness of cells"; "a heated hydraulic press was required for adhesion"
verb
- stick to firmly; "Will this wallpaper adhere to the wall?"
- create social or emotional ties; "The grandparents want to bond with the child"
- issue bonds on
- bring together in a common cause or emotion; "The death of their child had drawn them together"
"Bond" in song lyrics
See how bond is used in real songs:
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"So we go on and on, word bond"
3rd Bass f/ K.M.D. — Ace in the Hole -
"I'll take ya money and tell ya get, some'ing like a bails bond"
50/50 Twin — Check Out Time -
"Word is bond, word is bond, word is bond"
9th Prince f/ Killah Priest — Cyanide Poetry
Words that rhyme with bond
Usage tips for "bond"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "bond" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for bond to find words that pair well.