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link

/ˈlɪŋk/noun, verb1 syllable

Link means: make a logical or causal connection.

Synonyms for link27

noun, as in a fastener that serves to join or connect

linkup, tie, tie-in

noun, as in a channel for communication between groups

liaison, contact, inter-group communication

noun, as in the state of being connected

connection, connectedness

noun, as in a connecting shape

connection, connexion

noun, as in the means of connection between things linked in series

noun, as in a two-way radio communication system (usually microwave); part of a more extensive telecommunication network

radio link

noun, as in an interconnecting circuit between two or more locations for the purpose of transmitting and receiving data

data link

verb, as in make a logical or causal connection

associate, tie in, relate, colligate, link up, connect

verb, as in be or become joined or united or linked

connect, link up, join, unite

verb, as in connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces

connect, tie, link up

verb, as in link with or as with a yoke

yoke

also used for link

band, bond, vinculum, affix, attach, put together

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What does link mean?13

verb

1

make a logical or causal connection“I cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind”

2

be or become joined or united or linked“The two streets connect to become a highway”

3

connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces“Can you connect the two loudspeakers?”

4

link with or as with a yoke“yoke the oxen together”

noun

1

a fastener that serves to join or connect“the walls are held together with metal links placed in the wet mortar during construction”

2

a channel for communication between groups“he provided a liaison with the guerrillas”

3

the state of being connected“the connection between church and state is inescapable”

4

a connecting shape

5

the means of connection between things linked in series

6

a two-way radio communication system (usually microwave); part of a more extensive telecommunication network

7

an interconnecting circuit between two or more locations for the purpose of transmitting and receiving data

8

a unit of length equal to 1/100 of a chain

9

(computing) an instruction that connects one part of a program or an element on a list to another program or list

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with link?17

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Link in a sentence

  • If a link in a chain breaks, it's no longer a chain.albrusgher
  • Oh damn, the wrong link did come from me!shekitten
  • If you could click on the link, you'd see it.Fenrir
  • If you could click on the link, you would see it.Fenrir
  • If you could click the link, you'd see it.Fenrir
  • If you could click the link, you would see it.Fenrir
  • Clicking on the link below, you can watch the full video.maaster
  • If you enjoyed this, please give a click on the vote link!fcbond

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of link

as a noun

plural
links

as a verb

past tense
linked
present participle
linking
third-person singular
links
past participle
linked