Meaning & use
love bond
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Meanings
nouncountable
A strong feeling of affection and closeness that connects two people or animals.
Grammar: Countable: you can say 'a love bond' or 'love bonds'.
Patterns
- a love bond between someone and someone
- form a love bond
- strengthen a love bond
The love bond between the mother and her newborn baby was clear to everyone.
Years of shared experiences had created a deep love bond between the two friends.
Some people believe that a love bond can survive even when people live far apart.
nouncountable
A close emotional connection that develops between people who care for each other over time.
Grammar: Often used with 'between' to show who is connected.
Patterns
- the love bond between someone and someone
- a lasting love bond
Volunteers often form a love bond with the animals they rescue.
The love bond between the coach and his team lasted long after the season ended.
Word forms
| plural | love bonds |
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Common combinations
- a deep love bond
- They shared a deep love bond that nothing could break.
- a strong love bond
- A strong love bond grew between the two families.
- form a love bond
- Children form a love bond with whoever cares for them consistently.
- strengthen a love bond
- Spending time together can strengthen a love bond.
Synonyms and how they differ
- attachment
- Attachment is more technical and often used in psychology; a love bond sounds warmer and more emotional.
- connection
- Connection is a general word for any link; a love bond specifically involves affection and love.
Word family
Practice
Which sentence uses 'love bond' correctly?
Choose one answer.
'Love bond' is a countable noun meaning a close emotional connection, so it fits the sentence about the sisters. The other options use it as a verb or with the wrong meaning.
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