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The cable made a connection between the laptop and screen.
What does Connection mean?
A link between things.
Dictionary definition
A link or relationship between two or more things.
Example sentences
Connection in a sentence
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The story shows a connection between courage and friendship.
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A connection can be a physical link, a relationship, or a shared idea.
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Practice 1
What does connection mean?
Connection means a link or relationship between two or more things.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to connection?
Link is close in meaning to connection in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a good contrast to connection?
Disconnection gives a useful opposite or contrast to connection.
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Connection
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kuh · nek · shun · strongest beat: nek
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WordConnection.
Partnoun.
MeaningConnection means A link between things.
ExampleExample: The cable made a connection between the laptop and screen.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- kuh · nek · shun
- Strongest beat
- nek
- Ending
- shun
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on nek.
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Synonyms
Words like Connection
linkA similar word or phrase for connection in this meaning.
relationshipA similar word or phrase for connection in this meaning.
Antonyms
Opposite words
disconnectionA useful contrast to connection in this meaning.
separationA useful contrast to connection in this meaning.
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Word family
Connection word family
Base word
connection
noun
connection
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Understand Connection
Hint for students
A connection is a link or relationship between things, people, or ideas.
Common mix-up
Connection is not always a physical link. Ideas, events, and people can have connections too.
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Write one sentence that shows connection without using the word connection. Model sentence: We noticed that more sunlight helped the plants grow taller. Clue words: noticed, more sunlight, helped, plants grow taller Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show a link between two things or ideas?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: 'The teacher helped us see the connection between weather and plant growth.' Why does connection fit better than accident?
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