connected
- 01 A2 Elementary
joined or linked together physically.
joined or linked in a physical or structural sense.
Simple“The two rooms are connected by a small hallway.”
In context“The architect designed the complex so that every building is connected by a series of glass-walled walkways.”
Antonyms - 02 B1 Intermediate
able to communicate with other computers or the internet.
having or supporting a link to a communications network, especially the internet.
Simple“Is your smart watch connected to your phone right now?”
In context“In a modern connected home, appliances can communicate with each other to optimise energy consumption throughout the day.”
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
having social or professional links to other people, especially powerful ones.
having social, professional, or political relationships that provide influence or information.
Simple“She is very well connected in the fashion industry.”
In context“The candidate was highly connected within the local business community, which helped him secure funding for his campaign almost immediately.”
Synonyms - 04 C1 Advanced
a group of points or a shape that is all in one piece.
describing a space or graph that cannot be partitioned into two non-empty open sets; having a path between any two vertices.
Simple“The teacher asked if the shaded area on the graph was connected.”
In context“A topological space is considered connected if it is not the union of two disjoint non-empty open sets.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 05 C2 Proficiency
involved with or protected by organized crime.
having associations with organized crime syndicates, often used to describe individuals who are not formal members.
Simple“The police suspected the club owner was connected to the local mob.”
In context“The detective warned that the suspect was connected, suggesting that any interrogation would likely be met with silence from the community.”
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