adj

connected

kuh-NEHK-tihd

adj

Joined or linked, physically or electronically, to something else.

"Make sure your phone is connected to the Wi-Fi before you start."

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."

Emotionally close or bonded with someone.

"The two of them felt deeply connected after years of friendship."

How to Use Connected

Learner’s notes

In 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

more connected comparative, most connected superlative

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From "connect" + the adjective-forming suffix "-ed."

affiliated allied apposite associated comparative important relative related

disconnected unconnected

conditional comparative light separate important negligible similar allied

erected elected expected dejected directed affected detected selected effected infected projected deflected

affiliated allied apposite associated comparative important relative related disconnected unconnected conditional light