link
To connect or join two or more things together, or to show that a relationship exists between them. It is often used to describe how one event, idea, or physical object is related to another.
Examples
3 of 5You can link your phone to the car's audio system via Bluetooth.
You can connect your phone to the car's audio system via Bluetooth.
The study aims to link environmental factors with the increase in childhood allergies.
The study aims to connect environmental factors with the increase in childhood allergies.
Just link me the video and I'll watch it during my break.
Just send me the URL for the video and I'll watch it during my break.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Visualize the metal links of a chain; they are separate circles that must be hooked together to form a strong connection.
Quick Quiz
The police are trying to ___ the suspect to a series of robberies that occurred last month.
Correct!
The correct answer is: link
Examples
You can link your phone to the car's audio system via Bluetooth.
everydayYou can connect your phone to the car's audio system via Bluetooth.
The study aims to link environmental factors with the increase in childhood allergies.
formalThe study aims to connect environmental factors with the increase in childhood allergies.
Just link me the video and I'll watch it during my break.
informalJust send me the URL for the video and I'll watch it during my break.
Evidence exists to link carbon emissions directly to global temperature rises.
academicEvidence exists to connect carbon emissions directly to global temperature rises.
The new software will link our inventory database with the sales department.
businessThe new software will connect our inventory database with the sales department.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
missing link
a piece of evidence that is lacking but needed to complete a theory
weak link
the least reliable or effective part of a group or system
link up
to meet or connect with someone or something
Often Confused With
'Attach' implies physically fastening one thing onto another, while 'link' implies a functional, logical, or systemic relationship.
Usage Notes
When used as a verb, it is most frequently followed by the prepositions 'to' or 'with'. It is a versatile word used in both scientific and digital contexts.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use 'link' without a preposition when one is required, such as saying 'link the two ideas' instead of 'link the two ideas together' or 'link A to B'.
Memory Tip
Visualize the metal links of a chain; they are separate circles that must be hooked together to form a strong connection.
Word Origin
Originates from the Old Norse word 'hlenkr', which referred to a ring or a link in a chain.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In modern digital culture, the verb 'link' is almost synonymous with sharing a URL or hyperlink on social media or messaging apps.
Quick Quiz
The police are trying to ___ the suspect to a series of robberies that occurred last month.
Correct!
The correct answer is: link
Related Grammar Rules
Related Vocabulary
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Related Words
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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