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noun bond pronunciation in British English /bɒnd/  Word Forms
1. 1     [countable] something that gives people or groups a
reason to love one another or feel they have a duty to one
another     bond between:      The experience formed a close
bond between us.      bond with:      We will work to strengthen
our bonds with neighbouring countries.      a common bond:
These women all lead very different lives, but they share a
common bond.    2. 2     [countable] business a document given
to someone who invests money in a government or company,
promising to pay back the money with interest     a
government/Treasury bond:      Government bonds are usually a
safe investment.      a bond issue (=an offer to sell bonds):
The company raised money through a bond issue.      See also
 junk bond, premium bond   3. 5     [countable] [usually
singular] the way that two surfaces are stuck together, usually
with glue     bond between:      The surfaces must