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- pronunciation:
- k
nek
shn
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| definition 1: |
something that connects.
This bridge is the only connection between the island and the mainland.The police are trying to establish a connection between the two suspects.- synonyms:
- connective, link
- similar words:
- bond, coupling, junction, tie
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| definition 2: |
the act of connecting.
The connection of the wires is easy.- synonyms:
- joining, linkage, linking
- similar words:
- association, attachment, concatenation, conjoining, conjunction, conjuncture, contact, coupling, junction, juncture, liaison, meeting, union
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| definition 3: |
the state of being connected.
The business's connection with the mob was under investigation.- synonyms:
- linkage
- similar words:
- association, attachment, conjunction, junction, juncture, meeting, relation, unification, union
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| definition 4: |
association; relationship.
There is a strong connection between money and power.- synonyms:
- affiliation, link, relation, relationship
- similar words:
- association, bearing, bond, marriage, tie
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| definition 5: |
one with whom one is associated, esp. a family member or person of influence.
He used his connections to get that job.- synonyms:
- contact
- similar words:
- family, kin, relation, relative
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| definition 6: |
(informal) a seller of illegal drugs.
Do you trust your connection?- synonyms:
- pusher
- similar words:
- contact, dealer, source
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| related words: |
analogy, articulation, attachment, dependence, mesh, patron, yoke |
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