link

1 of 2

verb (1)

linked; linking; links

transitive verb

: to couple or connect by or as if by a link

intransitive verb

: to become connected by or as if by a link

—often used with up

the band linked up with a new record label

linker noun

link

2 of 2

verb (2)

linked; linking; links

intransitive verb

Scotland

: to skip smartly along

Synonyms of link

Verb (1)

• connect
• couple
• integrate
• string
• chain

Choose the Right Synonym for link

join, combine, unite, connect, link, associate, relate mean to bring or come together into some manner of union.

join implies a bringing into contact or conjunction of any degree of closeness.

joined forces in an effort to win

combine implies some merging or mingling with corresponding loss of identity of each unit.

combined jazz and rock to create a new music

unite implies somewhat greater loss of separate identity.

the colonies united to form a republic

connect suggests a loose or external attachment with little or no loss of identity.

a mutual defense treaty connected the two nations

link may imply strong connection or inseparability of elements still retaining identity.

a name forever linked with liberty

associate stresses the mere fact of frequent occurrence or existence together in space or in logical relation.

opera is popularly associated with high society

relate suggests the existence of a real or presumed logical connection.

related what he observed to what he already knew

Examples of link in a Sentence

Verb (1)

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Among the early arrivals was Lady Natasha Rufus Isaacs, co-founder of Beulah London, a label loved by Harriet and the Princess of Wales, and her husband, Rupert Finch, who was linked to Kate Middleton in her pre-royal days. —Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 6 June 2026

The Kennedy and Windsor families were once romantically linked, Caroline Hallemann writes in her new book. —Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026

That neither woman is able to see how closely they are linked, how intertwined their worries are, is one of the great heartbreaks of a film filled with them. —Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 June 2026

The Moon in Aquarius sextiles Chiron in Aries, linking your 2nd House of Resources with your 4th House of Home and Family. —Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Verb (2)

origin unknown

First Known Use

Verb (1)

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Verb (2)

1718, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing link

• chain-link fence
• cross-link
• cuff link
• hot link
• link arms
• missing link
• weakest link
• weak link

Rhymes for link

• blink
• brink
• chink
• cinque
• clink
• dink
• drink
• fink
• hink
• ink
• kink
• klink

Kids Definition

link

1 of 2 verb

ˈliŋk 

: to join by or as if by a link

linker noun

link

2 of 2 noun

1

: a connecting structure: as

a

: a single ring of a chain

b

: cuff link

c

: bond entry 1 sense 2b

d

: an intermediate rod or piece for transmitting force or motion

2

: something resembling a link of chain: as

a

: a piece of sausage in a series of connected pieces

b

: a connecting element or factor

found a link between smoking and cancer

c

: hyperlink