Cool MateMeaning of Connection
In simple words: A relationship or link between people or things.
Connection in a sentence
- The connection between the two friends grew stronger over time.
- She felt a deep emotional connection with the music.
- The internet connection was slow, making it hard to download files.
- He made a connection between studying and better grades.
- The train had a direct connection to the city center.
How to use Connection
Use 'connection' in both social and technical contexts. Avoid using it in overly casual situations, where simpler terms might be more appropriate.
Grammar pattern
connection + to/from/with + object
Memory hint
Think of a string connecting two dots; that’s a connection.
Related words
Collocations with Connection
- clear
- close
- direct
- have
- discover
- establish
- in connection with
- connection among
- connection between
- in that/this connection
- loose
- electrical
- phone
- break
- charge
- fee
- connection to
- loose
- electrical
- phone
- break
- charge
- fee
- connection to
- good
- tight
- bus
- make
- miss
- connection between
- good
- tight
- bus
- make
- miss
- connection between
- good
- aristocratic
- business
- have
- use
- through connection
Opposites of Connection
- disconnection
- separation
Common mistakes with Connection
- Confused with 'correlation' — 'connection' is broader than just a measurable relationship.
- Using 'connections' as singular — 'connection' is needed for the singular form.
- Misplacing prepositions — it’s 'connection to' or 'connection with'.
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Frequently asked questions about Connection
What does Connection mean?
A relationship or link between people or things.
What is the definition of Connection?
something that connects two facts, ideas, etc.
How do you use Connection in a sentence?
The connection between the two friends grew stronger over time.
Can you give another example of Connection?
She felt a deep emotional connection with the music.
What are synonyms for Connection?
Common alternatives include link, contact.
What is the opposite of Connection?
Opposite meanings include disconnection, separation.
What words go with Connection?
It commonly pairs with clear, close, direct, have, discover, establish, in connection with, connection among, connection between, in that/this connection, loose, electrical, phone, break, charge, fee, connection to, loose, electrical, phone, break, charge, fee, connection to, good, tight, bus, make, miss, connection between, good, tight, bus, make, miss, connection between, good, aristocratic, business, have, use, through connection.
What are common mistakes when using Connection?
Confused with 'correlation' — 'connection' is broader than just a measurable relationship. Using 'connections' as singular — 'connection' is needed for the singular form. Misplacing prepositions — it’s 'connection to' or 'connection with'.
How do you pronounce Connection?
US: /["/kəˈnekʃn/"]/, UK: /["/kəˈnekʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Connection?
Use 'connection' in both social and technical contexts. Avoid using it in overly casual situations, where simpler terms might be more appropriate.
What CEFR level is Connection?
"Connection" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.