Kilo Lingo

/bɒnd/

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Translation

A strong feeling that joins two people, or something that holds things together.

Word origin

A form of the word band, from Old Norse band, and related to bind.

Origin
Old Norse
Root
band
English cognates
band, bind

Grammar

Gender
Pluralbonds

Examples

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A "bond" between people is a close, lasting feeling.

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The plural "bonds" is used for ties of any kind.

glue .

Here a bond is a physical join.

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This word is part of lesson 39.