bond
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/bɑnd/
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/bɒnd/
connection or link
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bond' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'bande,' where 'bande' meant 'a binding or tie.'
Historical Evolution
'bande' transformed into the modern English word 'bond' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a binding or tie,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'connection' and 'financial instrument.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a connection or link between people, groups, or things.
The bond between the mother and her child is unbreakable.
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Noun 2
a financial instrument representing a loan made by an investor to a borrower.
He invested in government bonds for a steady income.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39