Link — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈliŋk/

Meaning & Definition of Link

Link (noun)

  1. a connecting structure
  2. a single ring or division of a chain
  3. one of the standardized divisions of a surveyor's chain that is 7.92 inches (20.1 centimeters) long and serves as a measure of length
  4. a torch formerly used to light a person's way through the streets

Link (verb)

  1. to couple or connect by or as if by a link
  2. to become connected by or as if by a link —often used with up
  3. to skip smartly along

Link (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to put or bring together so as to form a new and longer whole

    "she linked the flowers together to form a long chain"

    similar: catenate, chain, compound, concatenate, conjugate, connect, couple, hitch, hook, interconnect, interlink, join, yoke
    related: articulate, dovetail, integrate, interlock, intermesh, cord, string, wire, cement, coalesce, combine, fuse, unite, weld
    opposite: disconnect, disjoin, disjoint, dissever, disunite, separate, unchain, uncouple, unhitch, unlink, unyoke
    near: detach, disengage, divide, part, split, cleave, rupture, sever, sunder

  2. to think of (something) in combination

    "since childhood I have always linked trips to the beach with the discomforts of sunburn and sand in my clothes"

    similar: associate, connect, correlate, identify, relate
    related: compare, equate, liken, group, join, lump (together), tie (together)
    near: contrast, differentiate, discriminate, distinguish, separate, set off

Link (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a rod-shaped portion of seasoned ground meat in a casing

    "I like to put maple syrup on my breakfast links"

    similar: banger (British), sausage, wurst
    related: bologna, frank, frankfurter, hot dog, kielbasa, knockwurst, liver sausage, liverwurst, pepperoni, salami, Vienna sausage, weenie, wiener, wienerwurst, blood sausage

  2. a uniting or binding force or influence

    "those old love letters were her only remaining link with her late grandparents"

    similar: bond, cement, cord, knot, ligature, tie
    related: attachment, connection, fastening, hookup, joint, linkage, linkup, nexus, tie-up, union, yoke, affection, fondness, sympathy, fetter, handcuff, manacle, shackle, trammel, constraint, curb, hampering, limit, limitation, restraint, restriction
    near: detaching, disengaging, parting, separation, unbinding, unfastening, unfettering, untying, emancipation, freedom, liberation, release

Related Entry: Link (up) (verb)

Link (up) is a different word from Link. The synonyms below are for link (up), not for link.

  1. to come together to form a single unit

    "carbon atoms link up to form a diamond crystal"

    similar: associate, coalesce, combine, conjoin, conjugate, connect, couple, fuse, interfuse, join, marry, unify, unite
    related: mate, yoke, ally, confederate, league, chain, compound, hitch, hook, splice, assemble, cluster, congregate, constellate, convene, gather, meet, recombine, reconnect, rejoin, reunify, reunite
    opposite: break up, dissever, part, section, separate, sever, split, sunder, unlink
    near: detach, disaffiliate, disconnect, disjoin, disjoint, dissociate, disunite, divide, divorce, fractionate, isolate, resolve, uncouple, unyoke, disband, disperse, scatter

Related Entry: Link (with) (verb)

Link (with) is a different word from Link. The synonyms below are for link (with), not for link.

  1. as in connect (with), attach (to)

    similar: attach (to), communicate (with), connect (with), abut, adjoin, border (on), butt (on or against), flank, fringe, join, march (with), neighbor, skirt, touch, verge (on), bound, embrace, encircle, enclose, fence, line, margin, rim, surround, contact, converge, meet

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Link

The most common words with a similar meaning to Link:

British: banger
catenate, chain, compound, concatenate, conjugate, connect, couple, hitch, hook, interconnect, interlink, join, yoke, associate, correlate, identify, relate, sausage, wurst, bond, cement, cord, knot, ligature, tie

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Link

Words with the opposite meaning of Link:

disconnect, disjoin, disjoint, dissever, disunite, separate, unchain, uncouple, unhitch, unlink, unyoke

Related Words for Link

articulate, dovetail, integrate, interlock, intermesh, string, wire, coalesce, combine, fuse, unite, weld, compare, equate, liken, group, lump (together), tie (together), bologna, frank, frankfurter, hot dog, kielbasa, knockwurst, liver sausage, liverwurst, pepperoni, salami, Vienna sausage, weenie

Near Antonyms of Link

detach, disengage, divide, part, split, cleave, rupture, sever, sunder, contrast, differentiate, discriminate, distinguish, set off, detaching, disengaging, parting, separation, unbinding, unfastening, unfettering, untying, emancipation, freedom, liberation, release

Word Forms of Link

Inflections: linked, linking, links

Derived words: linker (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Link

Middle English, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse hlekkr chain; akin to Old English hlanc lank

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Link

Words & Phrases Containing Link

link arms, chain-link fence, cross-link, cuff link, hot link, missing link

Frequently Asked Questions about Link

What does "Link" mean?

"Link" means a connecting structure. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a connecting structure. It has 4 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Link"?

Other words for "Link" include catenate, chain, compound, concatenate, conjugate, connect, couple and hitch. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Link" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Link"?

There are 84 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Link". Common alternatives include catenate, chain, compound, concatenate, conjugate, connect, couple, hitch, hook and interconnect.

What is the opposite of "Link"?

Antonyms of "Link" include disconnect, disjoin, disjoint, dissever, disunite, separate, unchain and uncouple. Near antonyms include detach, disengage, divide and part.

How do you use "Link" in a sentence?

Examples of "Link" in a sentence: "she linked the flowers together to form a long chain"; "since childhood I have always linked trips to the beach with the discomforts of sunburn and sand in my clothes"; "I like to put maple syrup on my breakfast links".

Is "Link" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Link" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Link" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A2-level word, "Link" is typical of Cambridge A2 Key (KET), PTE Academic 30–42, TOEIC Listening & Reading 225+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Link"?

"Link" is pronounced /ˈliŋk/.