Linked — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective verb /ˈliŋ(k)t/

Meaning & Definition of Linked

Linked (adjective)

  1. marked by linkage and especially genetic linkage
  2. having or provided with links

Linked (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in associated, connected

    similar: associated, collateral, connected, related, contemporaneous, contemporary, simultaneous, synchronous, consequent, resultant, resulting, accompanying, attendant, attending, coexistent, coexisting, coincident, coincidental, concomitant, concurrent, ensuing, following, subsequent, accidental, casual, chance, fluky, fortuitous, freak, incident, incidental
    opposite: unassociated, unconnected, unrelated

Linked (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: catenated, chained, compounded, concatenated, conjugated, connected, coupled, hitched, hooked, interconnected, interlinked, joined, yoked
    related: articulated, dovetailed, integrated, interlocked, intermeshed, corded, strung, wired, cemented, coalesced, combined, fused, united, welded
    opposite: disconnected, disjoined, disjointed, dissevered, disunited, separated, unchained, uncoupled, unhitched, unlinked, unyoked
    near: detached, disengaged, divided, parted, split, cleaved, ruptured, severed, sundered

  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: associated, connected, correlated, identified, related
    related: compared, equated, likened, grouped, joined, lumped (together), tied (together)
    near: contrasted, differentiated, discriminated, distinguished, separated, set off

Related Entry: Link (verb)

Link is a different word from Linked. The synonyms below are for link, not for linked.

  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

Related Entry: Link (up) (verb)

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

  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: Linked (with) (verb)

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

  1. as in connected (with), attached (to)

    similar: attached (to), communicated (with), connected (with), abutted, adjoined, bordered (on), butted (on or against), flanked, fringed, joined, marched (with), neighbored, skirted, touched, verged (on), bounded, embraced, encircled, enclosed, fenced, lined, margined, rimmed, surrounded, contacted, converged, met

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Linked

The most common words with a similar meaning to Linked:

associated, collateral, connected, related, contemporaneous, contemporary, simultaneous, synchronous, consequent, resultant, resulting, accompanying, attendant, attending, coexistent, coexisting, coincident, coincidental, concomitant, concurrent, ensuing, following, subsequent, accidental, casual, chance, fluky, fortuitous, freak, incident, incidental, catenated, chained, compounded, concatenated, conjugated, coupled, hitched, hooked, interconnected

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Linked

Words with the opposite meaning of Linked:

unassociated, unconnected, unrelated, disconnected, disjoined, disjointed, dissevered, disunited, separated, unchained, uncoupled, unhitched, unlinked, unyoked

Related Words for Linked

articulated, dovetailed, integrated, interlocked, intermeshed, corded, strung, wired, cemented, coalesced, combined, fused, united, welded, compared, equated, likened, grouped, lumped (together), tied (together)

Near Antonyms of Linked

detached, disengaged, divided, parted, split, cleaved, ruptured, severed, sundered, contrasted, differentiated, discriminated, distinguished, set off

Origin & Etymology of Linked

First known use: 15th century

Words & Phrases Containing Linked

enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, sex-linked, X-linked, index-linked

Frequently Asked Questions about Linked

What does "Linked" mean?

"Linked" means marked by linkage and especially genetic linkage. As an an adjective and a verb, it is defined as: marked by linkage and especially genetic linkage. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Linked"?

Other words for "Linked" include associated, collateral, connected, related, contemporaneous, contemporary, simultaneous and synchronous. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Linked" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Linked"?

There are 65 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Linked". Common alternatives include associated, collateral, connected, related, contemporaneous, contemporary, simultaneous, synchronous, consequent and resultant.

What is the opposite of "Linked"?

Antonyms of "Linked" include unassociated, unconnected, unrelated, disconnected, disjoined, disjointed, dissevered and disunited. Near antonyms include detached, disengaged, divided and parted.

How do you use "Linked" in a sentence?

Examples of "Linked" 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".

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

"Linked" can be used as an adjective and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Linked"?

"Linked" is pronounced /ˈliŋ(k)t/.

What is the origin of the word "Linked"?

First known use: 15th century.