Skip to main content

connect (커**넥**트)to join or link two or more things together

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to join or link two or more things together

Pronunciation (IPA): /kəˈnekt/

Korean meaning: 연결하다, 접속하다

Korean pronunciation: 커**넥**트

Example Sentences

  • The new bridge will connect the two cities across the river.
  • My grandma finally learned to connect to WiFi, but she still thinks it's magic.
  • The flight connects through Seoul before heading to New York.

connect

VERB

//kəˈnekt//

to join or link two or more things together

connect concept
💡 Concept

He plugs in the cable to connect the old TV to the new game console.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/kəˈnekt/
🇬🇧 UK/kəˈnekt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixcon--
Rootnect

Origin

From Latin 'connectere', formed by combining 'con-' (together) and 'nectere' (to bind or tie). The word entered English in the 15th century through Old French.

🎵Rhyme

detectprotectreflectselect
detect
protect
reflect
select

🔗Collocations

connect to the internet
connect with people
connect the dots
connect two devices
emotionally connect
connect A to B

📝Examples

The new bridge will connect the two cities across the river.

😄 Fun example

My grandma finally learned to connect to WiFi, but she still thinks it's magic.

The flight connects through Seoul before heading to New York.

😄 Fun example

I can't connect this puzzle piece anywhere - oh wait, I was holding it upside down!

📚Related Words

Synonyms

linkjoinattachunitebond

Antonyms

disconnectseparatedetach

Related

connectionconnectorconnectivityconnectedreconnect

Want to master 19,000+ words?

Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.