A2verb 1K

Connect

🇬🇧 UK /["/kəˈnekt/","/kəˈnekts/","/kəˈnektɪd/","/kəˈnektɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/kəˈnekt/","/kəˈnekts/","/kəˈnektɪd/","/kəˈnektɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Connect

to join together two or more things; to be joined together

In simple words: to join or link things together

Connect in a sentence

• I need to connect my phone to the Wi-Fi.
• They will connect with us after the meeting.
• He will connect the cables to the new television.
• It's important to connect emotionally with your audience.
• Can you connect me to the customer service representative?

How to use Connect

Used to describe joining two entities, like people, ideas, or objects. Can be used in social contexts (connecting with friends) or technical contexts (connecting devices). Avoid in overly formal writing.

Grammar pattern

connect + object

Memory hint

Think of 'connect' as 'co-nex'—imagine two things being tied together with a strong rope.

Related words

Collocations with Connect

• directly
• physically
• remotely
• to
• with
• directly
• physically
• remotely
• to
• with
• directly
• physically
• remotely
• to
• with
• closely
• inextricably
• intimately
• to
• with
• directly
• physically
• remotely
• to
• with

Synonyms for Connect

• link
• join
• attach
• associate
• relate

Opposites of Connect

• disconnect
• separate
• break

Common mistakes with Connect

• 'Connect with' is often confused with 'connect to'; 'connect to' is typically used for devices.
• 'Connecting' is sometimes incorrectly used when referring to relationships instead of feelings.

Frequently asked questions about Connect

What does Connect mean?

to join or link things together

What is the definition of Connect?

to join together two or more things; to be joined together

How do you use Connect in a sentence?

I need to connect my phone to the Wi-Fi.

Can you give another example of Connect?

They will connect with us after the meeting.

What are synonyms for Connect?

Common alternatives include link, join, attach, associate, relate.

What is the opposite of Connect?

Opposite meanings include disconnect, separate, break.

What words go with Connect?

It commonly pairs with directly, physically, remotely, to, with, directly, physically, remotely, to, with, directly, physically, remotely, to, with, closely, inextricably, intimately, to, with, directly, physically, remotely, to, with.

What are common mistakes when using Connect?

'Connect with' is often confused with 'connect to'; 'connect to' is typically used for devices. 'Connecting' is sometimes incorrectly used when referring to relationships instead of feelings.

How do you pronounce Connect?

US: /["/kəˈnekt/","/kəˈnekts/","/kəˈnektɪd/","/kəˈnektɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/kəˈnekt/","/kəˈnekts/","/kəˈnektɪd/","/kəˈnektɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Connect?

Used to describe joining two entities, like people, ideas, or objects. Can be used in social contexts (connecting with friends) or technical contexts (connecting devices). Avoid in overly formal writing.

What CEFR level is Connect?

"Connect" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.