connections
Connections (noun) means people or relationships that give someone useful access, influence, or opportunities. Example: “He got the internship through family connections.”
How to Use Connections
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUseful relationships with people, or the links between separate things.
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He got the internship through family _____.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “connections” mean?
The word “connections” means people or relationships that give someone useful access, influence, or opportunities. In plain terms, useful relationships with people, or the links between separate things.
How do you pronounce “connections”?
“Connections” is pronounced kuh-NEHK-shuhnz (/kəˈnɛkʃənz/ in IPA).
How do you use “connections” in a sentence?
Here is “connections” used in a sentence: “He got the internship through family connections.”
What part of speech is “connections”?
“Connections” is a noun.
Is “connections” a common word?
“Connections” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “connections” have?
“Connections” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: people or relationships that give someone useful access, influence, or opportunities.
What is the difference between "connections" and "contacts"?
"Contacts" are simply people whose details you have and could reach out to. "Connections" implies a stronger, more useful relationship — people who can give you real access, influence, or opportunities, as in "she got the job through her connections."
What is the difference between "connections" and "relationships"?
"Relationships" describes any ongoing bond between people, emotional or social. "Connections" focuses on the practical benefit of knowing people — the access or advantage those links provide — or on the logical links between ideas and facts.
What is the difference between "connections" and "connexions"?
They are the same word; "connections" is the standard modern spelling in both British and American English, while "connexion" is an older British form now rarely used. Choose "connections" in current writing.