bonds
Pronunciation: [bɒndz]
Word
Context: "finance"
(noun) a bond is a type of investment where you lend money to a company or government, and they promise to pay you back later with interest. Think of it like lending your allowance to a friend who agrees to repay you more than you gave them.
Example
I bought some bonds to save money for my future education.
Example
He lost money because his bonds were not worth anything after the company went bankrupt.
Example
Do you know how bonds work as an investment?
Context: "relationship"
(noun) a bond is a close connection or feeling between people. Like how a mother and child have a special bond because they love and care for each other.
Example
The bond between the siblings grew stronger as they faced challenges together.
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Their bond weakened because they stopped talking to each other.
Example
What makes your friendship a strong bond?
Context: "join together"
(verb) to bond means to join or connect things together, or to create a close relationship. Imagine two pieces of clay sticking together to form a bigger shape.
Example
The family bonded over their vacation, sharing stories and laughter.
Example
The students didn't bond during the group project because they didn’t communicate well.
Example
How can we bond better as a team?
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