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Link: Definition, Usage & Examples Explained (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：connection (link)
link
/lɪŋk/
n.
Something that joins or connects two things, people, or ideas, making them related.
connection
➕
/kəˈnɛkʃən/
n.
A thing which physically or abstractly joins two or more elements, creating a relationship or association between them.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Old Norse "hlenkr" (chain link) and Old English "hlencan" (to bend, connect).
💡 Mnemonic
Think of a chain's link connecting two rings; it "links" them together.
📖 Example
Social media has become an important link for friends who live in different countries.
Social media serves as a vital connection for friends separated by distance.
🔗 Collocations
missing link – something necessary to complete a series or solve a problem
weak link – the most vulnerable part of a system or group
form a link – to establish a connection
🔄 Synonyms
connection (n.) – A relationship in which a person or thing is linked or associated with something else.
bond (n.) – A thing used to tie or fasten things together, or a strong force of attraction holding people together.
tie (n.) – A thing that unites or connects people; a link or bond.
🚫 Antonyms
separation (n.) – The process of moving or being moved apart.
gap (n.) – A break or space where something is missing.
division (n.) – The action of separating something into parts.
🌱 Derivatives
📖 Cultural Story
Originating from terms for a chain loop, "link" evolved from describing physical connectors to abstract relationships and finally to digital hyperlinks in computing, reflecting technological advancement in communication.
Meaning 2：hyperlink (link)
link
/lɪŋk/
n.
A clickable word, picture, or button on a website that takes you to another page or file when you click on it.
hyperlink
➕
/ˈhaɪpərlɪŋk/
n.
A reference or navigation element in a digital document that, when activated, directs the user to another location or resource.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
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🔗 Collocations
click a link – to activate a hyperlink by selecting it
broken link – a hyperlink that no longer leads to its intended destination
embedded link – a hyperlink integrated within an image or a piece of text
🔄 Synonyms
hyperlink (n.) – A direct, clickable reference in an electronic document leading to another document or section.
URL (n.) – The specific address used to access a resource on the internet, often displayed as a link.
web address (n.) – A colloquial term for a URL that identifies a location on the World Wide Web.
🚫 Antonyms
disconnection (n.) – The state of being detached or isolated, opposite of being linked.
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