connection

noun
UK: /kəˈnekʃən/
US: /kəˈnekʃən/

  1. A relationship between things or people.

    1. I have a connection to the internet here. [ ] [ ]
    2. The police are investigating his connection to the crime that was committed. [ ] [ ]

  2. A feeling of understanding and sympathy between people.

    1. I feel a connection with you. [ ] [ ]
    2. Despite their differences, they forged a deep connection over shared experiences. [ ] [ ]

  3. A way of traveling from one place to another, involving changing trains, buses, etc.

    1. I missed my connection in Chicago. [ ] [ ]
    2. The flight to London has a connection through Amsterdam, adding several hours to the journey. [ ] [ ]

  4. The act of joining two or more things together.

    1. The connection of the wires is loose. [ ] [ ]
    2. Proper connection of the pipes ensures a leak-free system for water distribution. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

relation relationship link bond tie

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "connection" in English means: A relationship between things or people., A feeling of understanding and sympathy between people., A way of traveling from one place to another, involving changing trains, buses, etc., The act of joining two or more things together..

The phonetic transcription of "connection" is /kəˈnekʃən/ in British English and /kəˈnekʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "connection": relation, relationship, link, bond, tie.

Example usage of "connection": "I have a connection to the internet here.". More examples on the page.