Bond ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Bond ( noun )

1. A binding agreement or contract between two or more parties.
2. A connection or union between people that is emotional or psychological in nature.
3. A type of investment that involves lending money to an organization (such as a corporation or government) in exchange for interest payments over a period of time.
4. A strong force that holds atoms together in a molecule.
5. A cord, rope, or chain used to tie something or to hold things together.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english band, bend; akin to old high german bend bond.

Examples:

1. The two countries established a bond of friendship.
2. The bond between a mother and her child is unbreakable.
3. She invested her savings in a bond issued by the government.
4. The bond between the hydrogen and oxygen atoms forms a water molecule.
5. She tied the bond around the package to secure it.

(As a verb)

Bond ( verb )

1. A binding agreement or contract between two or more parties.
2. A connection or union between people that is emotional or psychological in nature.
3. A type of investment that involves lending money to an organization (such as a corporation or government) in exchange for interest payments over a period of time.
4. A strong force that holds atoms together in a molecule.
5. A cord, rope, or chain used to tie something or to hold things together.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english band, bend; akin to old high german bend bond.

Examples:

1. The two countries established a bond of friendship.
2. The bond between a mother and her child is unbreakable.
3. She invested her savings in a bond issued by the government.
4. The bond between the hydrogen and oxygen atoms forms a water molecule.
5. She tied the bond around the package to secure it.