“Bonds” or “Bonze”

Overview

bonds / bonze are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

bonds: (noun) a certificate of debt (usually interest-bearing or discounted) that is issued by a government or corporation in order to raise money; the issuer is required to pay a fixed sum annually until maturity and then a fixed sum to repay the principal. (noun) a superior quality of strong durable white writing paper; originally made for printing documents. (noun) United States civil rights leader who was elected to the legislature in Georgia but was barred from taking his seat because he opposed the Vietnam War (born 1940). (noun) British secret operative 007 in novels by Ian Fleming. (verb) issue bonds on. (verb) bring together in a common cause or emotion.

bonze: NA

Pronunciation

bonds: b·AA·n·d·z

bonze: NA

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