All 6 Uses of
bond
in
The Other Wes Moore
- One of the true joys of this project has been learning about and creating bonds with some of the organizations that are on the front lines of serving our nation's youth.†
p. xiv.7
- Despite her not being his own child, he forged a sincere friendship and, eventually, an unbreakable bond with Nikki.†
p. 12.3
- Justin and I bonded from the first time I met him.†
p. 46.9 *
- There was one other thing that helped us bond quickly: he was one of the few other black kids at my new school.†
p. 47.2 *
- An unbreakable bond united the crew—for many members, it was the only support system they had.†
p. 111.8
- The common bond of humanity and decency that we share is stronger than any conflict, any adversity, any challenge.†
p. 168.4
Definitions:
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(1)
(bond as in: a close bond) a close connection; or to form such a connection; or something that holds things together (creates a connection)
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(2)
(bond as in: the bond market) a certificate issued by a government or corporation that promises to pay a debt with interest in return for a loan
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(3)
(bond as in: released on a $10,000 bond) an amount of money a court orders a defendant to pay to be released from jail prior to a trial (The money is returned after trial, but is collected to help assure the defendant will appear at trial.)
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(4)
(bonded as in: all our employees are bonded) insured to cover any loss resulting from dishonesty
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(5)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus) Less commonly, bond can refer to:
- a formal or sincere agreement
- a duty
- a specific way that atoms are held together
- a type of paper
- a specific way of laying bricks
- something used to tie things together or prevent free movement