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Bonds (noun) means plural of bond; certificates representing loans that pay interest. Example: “Many cautious savers prefer government bonds because they pay a steady, predictable return.”
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1
Plural of bond; certificates representing loans that pay interest.
"Many cautious savers prefer government bonds because they pay a steady, predictable return."
"The company raised money by selling bonds to investors."
"He keeps a mix of stocks and bonds in his portfolio."
2
Restraints or chains; imprisonment.
"In the story, the hero slips out of his bonds and escapes through a window."
"The old poem describes a king held in bonds for many years."
"The prisoner finally broke free of his bonds."
How to use bonds
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMore than one bond — either financial certificates or physical/emotional ties.
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What does “bonds” mean?
The word “bonds” means plural of bond; certificates representing loans that pay interest. In plain terms, more than one bond — either financial certificates or physical/emotional ties.
How do you pronounce “bonds”?
“Bonds” is pronounced bondz (/bɑndz/ in IPA).
How do you use “bonds” in a sentence?
Here is “bonds” used in a sentence: “He keeps a mix of stocks and bonds in his portfolio.”
What part of speech is “bonds”?
“Bonds” is a noun.
Is “bonds” a common word?
“Bonds” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “bonds” have?
“Bonds” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: plural of bond; certificates representing loans that pay interest.
What is the difference between 'bonds' as investments and 'bonds' as restraints?
As a financial term, 'bonds' are certificates representing loans that pay interest to the holder. In a different sense, 'bonds' means restraints or chains, or figuratively imprisonment, as in 'freed from his bonds.' Context makes clear which meaning applies.
What is the difference between bonds and stocks?
Bonds are certificates representing loans that pay the holder interest, so a bondholder is effectively a lender. Stocks represent ownership shares in a company, so a shareholder is a part-owner rather than a lender.
What are common collocations with 'bonds'?
In finance, 'bonds' pairs with words like 'government bonds,' 'issue bonds,' and 'bond yields.' In the sense of restraints, it appears in phrases such as 'break free from bonds' and 'bonds of friendship,' the latter used figuratively for close ties.
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