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LINK

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 13 meanings of the word Link.

How to pronounce link:

US

Link - as a noun

The means of connection between things linked in series

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nexus12

A fastener that serves to join or connect

Example: "The walls are held together with metal links placed in the wet mortar during construction"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
linkup12tie3tie-in
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fastener11fastening13fixing17holdfast15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The state of being connected

Example: "The connection between church and state is inescapable"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
connectedness18connection14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
unification16union5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A connecting shape

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
connection14connexion18
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
form9shape10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A unit of length equal to 1/100 of a chain

(computing) an instruction that connects one part of a program or an element on a list to another program or list

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
command14instruction13program linestatement11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A channel for communication between groups

Example: "He provided a liaison with the guerrillas"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contact11inter-group communicationliaison7

A two-way radio communication system (usually microwave); part of a more extensive telecommunication network

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
radio link
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
communication system
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An interconnecting circuit between two or more locations for the purpose of transmitting and receiving data

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
data link

Link - as a verb

Make a logical or causal connection

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
associate11colligate12connect11link uprelate6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cerebrate13cogitate11think12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces

Example: "Can you connect the two loudspeakers?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
connect11link uptie3
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be or become joined or united or linked

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
connect11join11link upunite5
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Link with or as with a yoke

Example: "Yoke the oxen together"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
yoke11

Example Sentences

"I clicked on the link to watch the video."
"The website has a broken link to their Terms and Conditions page."
"The professor included a helpful link in the lecture slides."
"I shared the link to the online article with my friends."
"The detective found a significant link between the two crimes."
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Word Game Points

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

LINK has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is LINK a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, link is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LINK has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is LINK a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, link is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LINK has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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