BONDS

define bond:

/bänd/

noun

plural noun: chemical bonds

1. a strong force of attraction holding atoms together in a molecule or crystal, resulting from the sharing or transfer of electrons.

  • "each carbon atom uses three electrons to form bonds with the adjacent atoms"

/bänd/

noun

plural noun: bonds

2. a relationship between people or groups based on shared feelings, interests, or experiences.

  • "there was a bond of understanding between them"

    Similar:

    friendship, relationship, fellowship, partnership

define bounds:

/bound/

noun

plural noun: bounds

  1. a limitation or restriction on feeling or action.

    • "it is not beyond the bounds of possibility that the issue could arise again"

      Similar:

      limits, confines, restrictions, limitations

    • technical

      a limiting value.

      "an upper bound on each modulus"