Synonyms for

Link

Noun / lɪŋk / Another word for link — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A link is a connection between two things, like a chain or a website link.

Synonyms & similar words

connection colligate unite contact join liaison connectedness tie linkup relate yoke disconnectedness associate dissociate disconnect nexus connect connexion connection tie bond join bridge coupling junction fastener hook clasp interconnection attachment association affiliation relationship correlation interrelation interdependence interlinking network

Synonyms by register

Formal

connect associate correlate unite

Informal

hook up tie up join up connect

Literary

bind yoke fasten

Antonyms

sever disconnect detach separate unfasten disjoin

Common collocations

  • link up with
  • link to
  • link between
  • establish a link
  • make a link
  • link to the internet
  • link in with

Word family

noun link
verb link
adjective linked

Usage note

As a verb, 'link' often implies a connection that is functional or logical. As a noun, it can refer to a physical connection or a relationship between things.

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Example sentences

  1. The chain link fence kept the dog in the yard.
  2. I need to link the two parts together to make the machine work.
  3. The internet is full of links to interesting websites.
  4. The train station is the link between the city and the countryside.
  5. The link between exercise and good health is well-known.

Quotes

  • A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.
  • We are all links in the chain of humanity.
  • The internet is a vast web of links connecting people and ideas.

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