link - Master This Word
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link Word Meanings
- a connection between things
- to connect or join
- a reference in digital content
link Example Sentences
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link Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/lɪŋk/
US
/lɪŋk/
link Word Etymology
Link = link (base) + -ing (suffix), derives from Old English 'hlinc'; connects contemporary meaning of joining two things like chains, picture two chains interlocking.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
Read the FAQ explanation of Comprehensible InputEnglish Brain Route
Starting with a simple touch, I move my finger across the glass and tap. A small push makes the page bend toward something else, and I feel the pull toward more detail. I adjust my grip and keep following the path, as a new page opens and my thoughts shift. The moments when separate ideas hold together feel like a tiny bridge forming—a link between what I know and what I want to know.
Real Context
Link is a short, flexible word that names a connection between two things, ideas, or places. As a noun it can mean a physical connector, a link in a chain, or a reference that ties one item to another, especially in digital media. As a verb, to link means to join or connect, to relate two items, or to create a hyperlink that points from one page to another. In everyday English you hear 'make a link,' 'follow a link,' or 'link up with someone.' The word carries a sense of sequence and continuity, emphasizing how things are bound together.
Usage Reminders
- Remember that link has both noun and verb senses.
- Don’t confuse a link with a chain piece or with a metaphorical link only.
- Use 'link to' for a reference to something else; use 'link up with' for people or groups.
- In web contexts, 'hyperlink' is common, but 'link' is widely used.
- Pay attention to collocations: follow the link, open the link, create a link.
Common Misconceptions
- A link is always a digital URL; it can be a physical connector too.
- Link and hook are interchangeable in everyday talk.
- All links are clickable web hyperlinks.
- Link means only a one-way direction, not a relation or connection.
- You must use 'hyperlink' in every formal context.
Thinking Differences
Explain to an English speaker: show how link spans physical, social, and digital realms; learners may mix up when to use link vs. connect or refer to a URL.
Learning Tips
- Study both noun and verb senses with example sentences.
- Learn common collocations: link to, link up with, follow the link.
- Differentiate physical links (links in chains) from digital links (URLs).
- Practice with web navigation vs. real-world connections.
- Notice synonyms: hyperlink, connect, relate, refer to.
- Practice pronunciation: /lɪŋk/ and make sure to pluralize as 'links' in sentences.
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 2: Usage
In which of the following sentences is 'link' used correctly?
A.She is link at solving puzzles.
B.Please provide a link to the website.
C.They visited the link museum in town.
D.The cat link across the room.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is similar to 'link'?
A.Quiet
B.Connection
C.Different
D.Separate
Step 4: Opposite Words
Which word is the opposite of 'link'?
A.Detach
B.Combine
C.Join
D.Merge
Step 5: Mastery
How would you use the word 'link' in a real-life situation?
A.The link between them was strong.
B.I found a link in the forest.
C.I sent you the link to the article.
D.He likes to link long walks.
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