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Connection

UK /["/kəˈnekʃn/"]/US /["/kəˈnekʃn/"]/

Definition

something that connects two facts, ideas, etc.

In simple words: A relationship or link between people or things.

Examples

  • 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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

  • 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

Synonyms

  • link
  • contact

Antonyms

  • disconnection
  • separation

Common mistakes

  • 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'.