Technology / B1

LINGK/lɪŋk/

A link is a connection between two things; to link is the verb. Connection is a close twin; a URL is a web link. There is a link between X and Y. Housing: a link between damp homes and asthma.

Meaning

A connection between two things; as a verb, to connect.

Examples

• “Researchers found a link between damp homes and asthma.”
• “Link the graph to your claim, which is the verb in essays.”

Good to know

a link between A and B. Verb: link A to / with B. Close: a connection. Web: a link. Public health / essay cohesion.

Near in meaning

connection

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