BONDS
/bɒndz/
5-letter word · 8 Scrabble points · 10 Words With Friends points
Meaning of BONDS
- Evidence of a long-term debt, by which the bond issuer (the borrower) is obliged to pay interest when due, and repay the principal at maturity, as specified on the face of the bond certificate. The rights of the holder are specified in the bond indenture, which contains the legal terms and conditions under which the bond was issued. Bonds are available in two forms: registered bonds, and bearer bonds.
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A documentary obligation to pay a sum or to perform a contract; a debenture.
"Investors face a quandary. Cash offers a return of virtually zero in many developed countries; government-bond yields may have risen in recent weeks but they are still unattractive. Equities have suffered two big bear markets since 2000 and are wobbling again. It is hardly surprising that pension funds, insurers and endowments are searching for new sources of return."
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To connect, secure or tie with a bond; to bind.
"The gargantuan ape was bonded in iron chains and carted onto the stage."
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To cause to adhere (one material with another).
"The children bonded their snapshots to the scrapbook pages with mucilage."
- A peasant; churl.
- A vassal; serf; one held in bondage to a superior.
- Imprisonment, captivity
- The condition of goods in a bonded warehouse until duty is paid
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About the word BONDS
Is "BONDS" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "BONDS" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "BONDS" worth?
In Scrabble, "BONDS" is worth 8 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 10 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 24.
What does "BONDS" mean?
Evidence of a long-term debt, by which the bond issuer (the borrower) is obliged to pay interest when due, and repay the principal at maturity, as specified on the face of the bond certificate. The rights of the holder are specified in the bond indenture, which contains the legal terms and conditions under which the bond was issued. Bonds are available in two forms: registered bonds, and bearer bonds.
Does "BONDS" have any anagrams?
No, "BONDS" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.