Cool MateLink vs Put him through
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Link
Top 1,000 (very common)A2noun
Put him through
Top 2,000 (common)
Most common: Link
| Link | Put him through | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/lɪŋk/"]/🇺🇸 /["/lɪŋk/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //pʊt hɪm θruː//🇺🇸 //pʊt hɪm θru// |
| Meaning | A connection between things. | To connect someone on a phone call. |
| Example | Please click on the link to visit the website. | Can you please put him through to the manager? |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | A2 | - |
| Part of speech | noun | |
| Collocations | close, tight, inextricable, have, build, create, connect something, exist, road, link across, link between, link in, close, tight, inextricable, have, build, create, connect something, exist, road, link across, link between, link in, audio, video, radio, have, establish, lose, via a/the link, link to, link via, embedded, hypertext, Internet, have, add, build, lead to something, point to something, work, link to | put someone through, put a call through, put her through, put him through on hold, put them through directly |
| Antonyms | disconnect, detach, divide | - |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'link' as a noun and verb, forgetting to use the right form., Using 'link' when a stronger word like 'connect' is needed in formal writing., Overusing 'link' instead of 'connection' in context. | Confused with 'put through' in other contexts like completing tasks., Omitting 'him' when talking about connecting a person., Using 'to' instead of 'through' when referring to calls. |
| Usage notes | Use 'link' in both formal and informal situations. In academic writing, it often refers to ideas or arguments connected logically. Avoid it in contexts requiring very precise language. | Commonly used in phone contexts; avoid in formal writing. Use when referring to transferring calls. |
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Frequently asked questions: Link vs Put him through
What's the difference between Link and Put him through?
Link: A connection between things. Put him through: To connect someone on a phone call.
Which is more common: Link and Put him through?
Link is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Link: Please click on the link to visit the website. Put him through: Can you please put him through to the manager?
Can I use Link and Put him through interchangeably?
Not always. Link and Put him through are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.