Meaning of the word link in English

What does link mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

link

US /lɪŋk/

UK /lɪŋk/

a relationship between two things or situations, especially where one thing affects the other

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There's a strong link between smoking and cancer.

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The police are investigating a possible link between the two crimes.

Synonym:

connection relationship association correlation nexus

a component of a chain or series

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Each link in the chain was carefully forged.

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The missing link in the evolutionary chain.

Synonym:

component element part segment unit

a code or address that allows you to access a website or a particular part of a website

Example:

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Click on this link to download the file.

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Can you send me the link to that article?

Synonym:

URL hyperlink web address

to make a connection between two or more things or people

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The new road will link the two towns.

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Can you link these two paragraphs together?

Synonym:

connect join associate relate tie

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Related Word:

links chain-link fence