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links

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈɫɪŋks// UK //lˈɪŋks// links

n. connections between two or more people, things, or places. You use this word to describe how things are related or to talk about addresses for websites.

n. connections or relationships between two or more entities, such as people, organisations, or ideas. Also refers to hypertext references that connect different documents or locations on the internet.


SIMPLE

The police found strong links between the two crimes.

CONTEXTUAL

The professor shared several useful links to online resources during the first lecture of the semester.

COMPLEX

Diplomatic links between the two nations have strengthened significantly following the signing of the new trade agreement and the establishment of a joint cultural exchange program.

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Etymology 1

See link.

Etymology 2

From Scots links (“sandy, rolling ground near seashore”), linkis, from Old English hlincas (“rising grounds, hills”).

Usage

Commonly used with the preposition 'between' or 'to'.

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