Gadit

bond

Definitions (4)
1nounA strong connection or relationship between people or groups.
The bond between the two friends grew stronger over the years.
Family bonds are often the strongest.
The team developed a bond that helped them succeed.
2nounA financial instrument representing a loan made by an investor to a borrower, typically corporate or governmental.
The company issued bonds to raise capital for expansion.
Investors often buy government bonds for stability.
The bond market can be a good place to invest for the long term.
3nounA physical or chemical link between atoms or molecules.
The chemical bond between the atoms is very strong.
Water molecules are held together by hydrogen bonds.
Breaking the bond requires a lot of energy.
4verbTo join securely to something else, often by means of an adhesive or other binding agent.
The carpenter bonded the pieces of wood together with glue.
The new paint bonds well to the surface.
The two materials bonded to form a strong composite.
Word Origin
Language
Middle English
Original word
band
Originally meant
something that binds or ties together
Background
The word 'bond' comes from the Middle English 'band', which referred to something that binds or ties things together. Over time, it evolved to include financial and chemical meanings.