bonds - Master This Word
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bonds Word Meanings
- a connection or tie between people or things
- a legal agreement or contract
- the act of forming a close relationship
bonds Example Sentences
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bonds Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/bɒnd/
US
/bɑnd/
bonds Word Etymology
bond = bind + -d (past participle suffix); from Old English 'bonda', meaning a husband or farmer; visualizing a farmer tying crops together symbolizing unity.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
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Hands move to bring two ends together and pull tight, watching the threads shift as they catch. The knot clicks and holds, and I feel the weight of the connection settling in my grip. I adjust my grip and keep the hold steady, as if I’ve set a quiet rule to stay linked. Later I apply that same effort to people and plans, letting them stay close enough to work and letting the bond grow from inside.
Real Context
Bond is a versatile word in English that can refer to a physical connection, a social tie, or a formal agreement. In everyday speech we talk about the bond between friends, family, or teammates, and we say that people have formed a close bond over shared experiences. In material or scientific contexts, a bond describes a chemical link or a structural connection between parts. Financially, a bond is a debt instrument, a loan issued by a government or company. Learners often mix contract, obligation, and bond, so clear recognition of each sense helps avoid errors.
Usage Reminders
- - Use bond for emotional ties, not only legal documents
- - Distinguish bond with chemical or physical meaning by context
- - Remember bond with someone; you can 'bond with' a person
- - In finance, bond often pairs with 'issue' or 'maturity'
- - Don't confuse bond with bound or binding
Common Misconceptions
- Bond always means a financial instrument.
- Bond can only describe a physical connection.
- A bond with someone is the same as a contract.
- Bond means 'to tie something tightly' in every context.
- Chemistry bonds and social bonds are identical in usage.
Thinking Differences
Bond in English covers emotional ties, contracts, and chemical links; learners should note context clues to pick the right sense.
Learning Tips
- Practice with both people-focused and instrument-focused sentences
- Note collocations like bond with, bond between, bond issue
- Keep straight the three senses: emotional, contractual, chemical/physical
- Use synonyms: tie, link, obligation, bond as a debt instrument
- Read/listen to context clues to decide meaning
- Keep examples varied (family, friends, contracts, science)
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of the word 'bonds'?
A.A type of fruit.
B.A term for a vehicle.
C.Connections between people or entities.
D.A synonym for water.
Step 2: Usage
Choose the correct usage of the word 'bonds' in a sentence.
A.He enjoys building strong bonds with his team.
B.The bonds of the car were broken after the accident.
C.The bonds in the kitchen are made of stainless steel.
D.She wears bonds around her wrist.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is most similar to 'bonds'?
A.Connections
B.Cars
C.Trees
D.Waves
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite of 'bonds'?
A.Connection
B.Union
C.Separation
D.Attachment
Step 5: Mastery
Can you think of a real-life context where 'bonds' might be important?
A.Friendship can strengthen relationships over time.
B.Children often form bonds with their pets for companionship.
C.Many people invest in stocks for financial growth.
D.A group of animals traveled across the land.
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