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English
Links
lɪŋks
Extremely common
100 - 200
100 - 200
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
Links -
Hyperlinks or connections between web pages or websites
Example: Click on the links below to learn more about our products.
Usage: formalContext: internet and technology discussions
Note: Commonly used in digital communication and online content.
Golf course consisting of a series of holes
Example: He played a round of golf at the local links course.
Usage: formalContext: discussions about golf or sports
Note: Primarily used in the context of golf courses.
Connections or relationships between people or things
Example: The links between education and economic development are well-documented.
Usage: formalContext: academic or professional discussions
Note: Used to describe connections or associations.
Metal fasteners used to join or secure objects
Example: The chain was broken, so he used a link to fix it.
Usage: informalContext: everyday conversations
Note: Refers to a physical component used for connecting things.
Links's synonyms
Connections
Connections refer to the relationships or associations between different elements.
Example: The connections between different concepts are crucial for understanding the topic.
Note: While 'links' often implies a direct connection, 'connections' can encompass a broader range of relationships.
Relations
Relations indicate the way in which things are connected or related to each other.
Example: The relations between the characters in the novel are complex and intriguing.
Note: Similar to 'connections,' 'relations' can imply a more intricate or nuanced connection.
Ties
Ties suggest a bond or connection between people, groups, or things.
Example: Family ties are important for maintaining a sense of belonging.
Note: While 'links' can be more general, 'ties' often conveys a stronger emotional or historical connection.
Bonds
Bonds signify strong connections or relationships between individuals or entities.
Example: The bonds of friendship can withstand challenges and hardships.
Note: Compared to 'links,' 'bonds' typically imply a deeper, more enduring connection.
Links expressions, common phrases
Chain links
Refers to the individual connected parts of a chain.
Example: The chain links were strong and sturdy.
Note: Focuses on the individual parts of a chain rather than the whole chain itself.
Missing link
Refers to a hypothetical extinct form of animal that is believed to be a transitional form between different stages of evolution.
Example: The fossil was considered the missing link in human evolution.
Note: Used metaphorically to signify a crucial connection or element that is absent.
In the chain of command
Refers to the hierarchical structure of authority within an organization.
Example: Decisions come from the top in the chain of command.
Note: Focuses on the order and levels of authority rather than physical chain links.
Link up
Means to meet up or connect with someone.
Example: Let's link up after work for a coffee.
Note: Used informally to suggest meeting or connecting with someone.
Weak link
Refers to the person or thing that is the most vulnerable or unreliable in a group.
Example: His lack of attention to detail made him the weak link in the team.
Note: Highlights the vulnerability or unreliability of a specific element within a group.
Hyperlink
Refers to a highlighted word or image on a webpage that, when clicked, directs the user to another webpage or section.
Example: Click on the hyperlink to visit the website.
Note: Specifically refers to a digital connection between webpages, distinct from physical chain links.
Link in the chain
Refers to each person or element in a process that is necessary for the overall success.
Example: Each employee is a vital link in the chain of production.
Note: Emphasizes the importance of each individual part in a process or system.
Links everyday (slang) expressions
On the links
Used to refer to a golf course, especially a traditional coastal golf course in Scotland, as many early golf courses were located on sandy linksland.
Example: I'm heading out to play some golf on the links this afternoon.
Note: The term 'links' originally refers to the sandy undulating ground found near the sea, but in slang, it specifically refers to a golf course.
Link sausage
A type of sausage that is typically made with ground meat stuffed into casings that are twisted at intervals to create individual links.
Example: I prefer having link sausages for breakfast instead of patties.
Note: The original word 'link' refers to a connection or a ring-shaped object, while in this slang term, it refers to a specific type of sausage.
Sausage link
Similar to 'link sausage,' it refers to a single portion or piece of sausage that has been divided from a larger chain.
Example: Could you pass me another sausage link, please?
Note: Although the term 'link' is retained in the slang, it specifically refers to a single piece or portion of a sausage in this context.
Linkology
A playful or informal term to describe the study or analysis of connections, links, or relationships between different elements.
Example: You should read up on linkology if you want to understand the correlation between these two phenomena.
Note: While 'link' typically denotes a physical connection, in this slang term, it is used figuratively to imply a study or analysis of relationships.
Link-bait
Content, often controversial or sensational, created with the primary purpose of generating clicks and backlinks from other websites.
Example: The post was intentionally designed as link-bait to attract more traffic to the website.
Note: In standard usage, 'link' refers to a connection or association, while in this slang term, it pertains to content designed to attract links and drive traffic.
Links - Examples
I always click on links to find interesting articles.
She sent me the links to the photos from our vacation.
The website has a lot of broken links that need to be fixed.
He shared the links to his favorite songs with me.
Links grammar
Links - Noun (Noun) / Noun, plural (Noun, plural)
Lemma: link
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): links
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): link
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): linked
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): linking
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): links
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): link
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): link
Syllables, Separation and Stress
Links Contains 1 syllables: links
Phonetic transcription: ˈliŋ(k)s
links , ˈliŋ(k)s (The red syllable is stressed)
Links - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
Links: 100 - 200 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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