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CONNECTING

(verb)

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There are 11 meanings of the word Connecting.

Connecting - as a verb

Connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces

Example: "Can you connect the two loudspeakers?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
link8link uptie3
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
disconnect15

Make a logical or causal connection

Example: "I cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
associate11colligate12link8link uprelate6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cerebrate13cogitate11think12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be or become joined or united or linked

Example: "The two streets connect to become a highway"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
join11link8link upunite5
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Join by means of communication equipment

Example: "The telephone company finally put in lines to connect the towns in this area"

Land on or hit solidly

Example: "The brick connected on her head, knocking her out"

Join for the purpose of communication

Example: "Operator, could you connect me to the raffles in singapore?"

Be scheduled so as to provide continuing service, as in transportation

Example: "The local train does not connect with the amtrak train"

Establish a rapport or relationship

Example: "The president of this university really connects with the faculty"

Establish communication with someone

Example: "Did you finally connect with your long-lost cousin?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
get in touchtouch base

Plug into an outlet

Example: "Please plug in the toaster!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
plug into

Hit or play a ball successfully

Example: "The batter connected for a home run"

Example Sentences

"The connecting flight was delayed due to bad weather."
"The connecting rooms at the hotel have a shared bathroom."
"We climbed up the connecting stairs to reach the rooftop."
"The connecting bridge between the two buildings is made of glass."
"She wore a connecting bracelet that matched her necklace."
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Word Game Points

Is CONNECTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, connecting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CONNECTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is CONNECTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, connecting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CONNECTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is CONNECTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, connecting is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CONNECTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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