noun

bond

bond, tie, connection, shackle

They share a special bond.

They share a special bond.

He invested in government bonds.

He invested in government bonds.

The prisoner broke his bonds.

The prisoner broke his bonds.

a bond between ((sb.)) and ((sb.)) a connection between (sb.) and (sb.) There is a strong bond between the two sisters.

a bond of ((sth.)) a connecting force of (sth.) a bond of friendship

Synonyms: tie, connection, link, shackle

From Old English 'band', meaning 'that which binds'. Related to the verb 'to bind'.

Think of James Bond, who has a strong 'bond' with his country and escapes from 'bonds' (shackles).

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