adj
Common
connected
kuh-NEHK-tihd
Connected (adj) means Joined or linked, physically or electronically, to something else. Example: “Make sure your phone is connected to the Wi-Fi before you start.”
adj
1
Joined or linked, physically or electronically, to something else.
"Make sure your phone is connected to the Wi-Fi before you start."
"The printer is connected to the laptop by a short cable."
"Is the speaker still connected to your tablet, or did it drop out?"
2
Having close relationships, especially with people who have influence or power.
"She's well connected in the film industry, so she got the meeting easily."
"His family is politically connected in the region."
"Being well connected in the local council helped him get the permit quickly."
3
Emotionally close or bonded with someone.
"The two of them felt deeply connected after years of friendship."
"After the retreat, I felt more connected to my colleagues than ever before."
"Children who feel connected to their grandparents often enjoy visiting them."
How to use connected
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLinked to something (a network, a person, or an influential group) — sometimes literal, sometimes about having useful contacts.
Common pairings
well connected
stay connected
connected to the internet
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- Comparative
- more connected
- Superlative
- most connected
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Etymology
From "connect" + the adjective-forming suffix "-ed."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for connected
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elected
expected
dejected
directed
affected
detected
selected
effected
infected
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Frequently asked questions
What does “connected” mean?
The word “connected” means joined or linked, physically or electronically, to something else. In plain terms, linked to something (a network, a person, or an influential group) — sometimes literal, sometimes about having useful contacts.
How do you pronounce “connected”?
“Connected” is pronounced kuh-NEHK-tihd (/kəˈnɛktɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “connected” in a sentence?
Here is “connected” used in a sentence: “Make sure your phone is connected to the Wi-Fi before you start.”
What is another word for “connected”?
Words with a similar meaning to “connected” include affiliated, allied, apposite, associated, comparative and important.
What is the opposite of “connected”?
The opposite of “connected” — its antonyms — are disconnected and unconnected.
What part of speech is “connected”?
“Connected” is an adjective.
Is “connected” a common word?
“Connected” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “connected” have?
“Connected” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: joined or linked, physically or electronically, to something else.
What is the difference between connected and disconnected?
Connected means joined or linked to something else, so information, power, or influence can pass between the two. Disconnected is its opposite: separated, cut off, or no longer linked. A phone connected to Wi-Fi can reach the internet; a disconnected one cannot. The pair applies to physical links, electronics, and relationships alike.
What does it mean to feel connected to someone?
Beyond physical or electronic links, connected often describes an emotional bond — a sense of closeness, understanding, and shared experience with another person. Feeling connected means you relate to someone easily and feel you belong together. This social meaning is figurative, drawing on the same idea of two things being linked.
What is an example of being connected?
Everyday examples abound: a laptop connected to a printer by cable, a phone connected to Wi-Fi, two towns connected by a highway, or carriages connected on a train. Figuratively, colleagues can be connected through a shared project, and people describe being connected to friends and family through love and regular contact.
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