connection
A connection is when you change from one bus, train, or plane to another to continue your journey. It also refers to the relationship or link between two or more things.
Examples
3 of 5I have a short connection in London before my flight to New York.
I have a short time to change planes in London before flying to New York.
Passengers must check the monitors for their next flight connection.
Travelers need to look at the screens to find their next connecting flight.
I missed my connection because the first train was late.
I was late for my second train because the first one did not arrive on time.
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of two LEGO bricks 'connecting' together to make a long bridge for your toy plane to travel across.
Quick Quiz
I only have thirty minutes to make my ___ in Frankfurt!
Correct!
The correct answer is: connection
Examples
I have a short connection in London before my flight to New York.
everydayI have a short time to change planes in London before flying to New York.
Passengers must check the monitors for their next flight connection.
formalTravelers need to look at the screens to find their next connecting flight.
I missed my connection because the first train was late.
informalI was late for my second train because the first one did not arrive on time.
The study examines the connection between transport and urban growth.
academicThe research looks at the link between transportation systems and how cities get bigger.
Our travel agency has a strong connection with hotels in Europe.
businessOur travel company has a good professional relationship with many European hotels.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
in connection with
regarding or related to something
make a connection
to successfully link two things or arrive in time for a transfer
lose connection
to have a link or signal broken
Often Confused With
Connection is often physical or specific (like a train), while relation is usually abstract or family-based.
Transfer is the act of moving from one to another; connection is the scheduled link between the two.
Usage Notes
Use 'connection' when talking about travel itinerary changes or when describing how the internet is working. It is a countable noun, so you can have 'a connection' or 'many connections'.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use the verb 'connect' when they need the noun 'connection'. For example, saying 'I have a 2-hour connect' instead of 'I have a 2-hour connection'.
Memory Tip
Think of two LEGO bricks 'connecting' together to make a long bridge for your toy plane to travel across.
Word Origin
From the Latin word 'connectio', which means 'a binding together' or 'joining'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In international travel, 'connecting flights' are common in large hub airports like London Heathrow or Dubai, forming a major part of global tourism.
Quick Quiz
I only have thirty minutes to make my ___ in Frankfurt!
Correct!
The correct answer is: connection
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