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link

noun, verb·Everyday

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UK/lɪŋk/
US/lɪŋk/

Meanings

  1. nouncountable

    A connection, relationship, or association between people, things, or events.

    Grammar: Counts individual connections; commonly between An and B.

    Patterns

    • a link between A and B
    • a strong/close link
    • prove a link

    Researchers found a link between sleep and memory.

    There is a close link between exercise and mood.

  2. nouncountable

    One ring or loop in a chain, or a single connected part in a series.

    Grammar: Literal for chains; figurative for weak points in a system.

    Patterns

    • a chain link
    • the weakest link
    • every link

    One rusty link broke, and the gate swung open.

    Good training strengthens every link in the team.

  3. nouncountablecomputing

    A clickable word, image, or address that opens a webpage or file.

    Grammar: Very common in computing; often with click, follow, send, or to.

    Patterns

    • click a link
    • a link to a website
    • send someone a link

    Tap the link to confirm your appointment.

    She sent me a link to the recipe.

  4. verbtransitive

    To connect or associate one thing with another.

    Grammar: Usually takes an object: link A to/with B; passive be linked to is frequent.

    Patterns

    • link A to B
    • link A with B
    • be linked to something

    The study links smoking to heart disease.

    Police linked the two cases through a shared detail.

Word forms

plurallinks
third person singularlinks
past tenselinked
past participlelinked
-ing formlinking

Common combinations

strong link
There is a strong link between reading aloud and vocabulary growth.
click a link
Do not click a link from an unknown sender.
link to a website
The email contains a link to a secure website.

Synonyms and how they differ

connection
Connection is broader for any relationship; link often suggests a joining or clear pathway.
bond
Bond suggests emotional closeness or a strong tie, not a technical connector.
tie
Tie often means a relationship or obligation; link can be physical, digital, or causal.

Opposites

disconnectseparation

Word family

linkage noun
A system of links or a connection between things.
linked adjective
Connected or associated: linked accounts.

Commonly confused: link or lynx?

link vs lynx

Lynx is a wild cat and sounds like links in some accents; link means connection or chain ring.

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