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linking

LIHNG-kihng

Linking (adj) means serving to connect or join separate things. Example: “A linking corridor connects the two office buildings.”

adj
1
Serving to connect or join separate things.
"A linking corridor connects the two office buildings."
noun
1
The act of joining things together, especially webpages or data.
"The site's internal linking helps visitors find related articles."

How to Use Linking

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In plain EnglishConnecting things, or acting as the connection between them.

Word Forms

linkings plural

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “linking” mean?

The word “linking” means serving to connect or join separate things. In plain terms, connecting things, or acting as the connection between them.

How do you pronounce “linking”?

“Linking” is pronounced LIHNG-kihng (/ˈlɪŋkɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “linking” in a sentence?

Here is “linking” used in a sentence: “A linking corridor connects the two office buildings.”

What part of speech is “linking”?

Depending on how it is used, “linking” can be an adjective and a noun.

Is “linking” a common word?

“Linking” is a fairly common word in modern English.

How many meanings does “linking” have?

“Linking” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: serving to connect or join separate things.

What is a linking verb?

A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a word that describes or renames it, rather than showing an action. Common linking verbs include "be," "seem," "become," and "appear," as in "she is happy" or "the soup smells good." Here "linking" carries its core sense of serving to connect or join separate things.

What is the difference between "linking" and "connecting"?

The two are close synonyms, both meaning to join separate things. "Linking" often suggests forming a chain or a specific tie between two points, such as linking two ideas or webpages, while "connecting" is broader and can describe joining many things or establishing communication.

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