connect
gb/kənˈɛkt/ us/kənˈɛkt/
A2
ஆங்கிலம்
~ 2100
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
வினைச்சொல்
A2
action
1
Join or link things
To join two or more things together so they touch or work as one.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
to connect [something] to [something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'connect' with 'contact', especially in digital contexts (e.g., 'I will connect you tomorrow' instead of 'I will contact you tomorrow').
இணைச்சொற்கள்
link (Often used for both physical and abstract connections; slightly broader.)
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attach (Emphasizes fastening physically, less about systems or networks.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
disconnect (Means to separate items that were joined or linked.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
connect cables
|connect devices
|connect wires
|connect directly
கருப்பொருள்கள்
technology
|daily life
|construction
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- Please connect the printer to your computer before installing the software.
- The electrician connected the wires to the main power supply.
- These two rooms are connected by a small hallway.
- You need to connect the hose to the faucet before turning on the water.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- Connect the phone to the charger.
- I connected my laptop to the Wi-Fi.
- We connected the two tables together.
- Connect the red wire to the red socket.
வினைச்சொல்
B1
action
2
Establish communication
To make it possible for people or systems to talk or share information.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
to connect [someone] with [someone/something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may use 'connect' without specifying who is being connected to whom, making sentences unclear.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
link up (Informal; often used for arranging a meeting or call.)
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put through (Telephone-specific term for connecting a call.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
isolate (To keep someone or something apart from others, preventing communication.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
connect callers
|connect users
|connect customers
கருப்பொருள்கள்
communication
|business
|technology
உதாரணங்கள்
- The operator connected me with the manager.
- Social media connects millions of people worldwide.
- The app connects drivers with passengers quickly.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- The teacher connected me with a study group.
- This website connects students and teachers.
- Can you connect me to the sales department?
வினைச்சொல்
B2
action
3
Relate ideas or concepts
To understand that two ideas, events, or facts are related.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
to connect [idea/fact] with [idea/fact]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'connect' with 'compare', but 'connect' is about linking, not judging similarities or differences.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
associate (Focuses on linking in the mind; can be looser than 'connect'.)
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relate (Often used for explaining relationships between ideas.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
separate (To treat ideas as unrelated.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
connect dots
|connect ideas
|connect concepts
கருப்பொருள்கள்
education
|thinking
|communication
உதாரணங்கள்
- It's hard to connect these events without more information.
- She connected his absence with the missed deadline.
- The teacher helped students connect the theory with real-world examples.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- I can connect this story to my own life.
- The police connected the clues to find the thief.
- He connected her smile with good news.
வினைச்சொல்
B1
state
4
Feel understanding or empathy
To feel that you understand and share feelings with someone.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
to connect with [someone]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may confuse 'connect' in this sense with physical joining; context clarifies meaning.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
relate to (Common in casual speech for identifying with someone’s experience.)
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bond with (Implies forming a close relationship over time.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
alienate (To make someone feel isolated or disconnected emotionally.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
connect deeply
|connect emotionally
கருப்பொருள்கள்
emotions
|relationships
உதாரணங்கள்
- I really connected with her during our conversation.
- The book helped me connect with people from different cultures.
- They connected instantly over their shared love of music.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- I connect with my best friend easily.
- We connect because we like the same games.
- He connected with his new classmates quickly.
வினைச்சொல்
B1
action
5
Join transport routes/trips
To go from one bus, train, etc., to another so your trip continues.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
transfer (Specifically means changing vehicles during travel.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
connect flights
|connect trains
கருப்பொருள்கள்
travel
|transportation
உதாரணங்கள்
- We connected flights in Paris on our way to Rome.
- This train connects with the express service to London.
- The ferry connects the island with the mainland.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- I connect trains in the city center.
- We connected flights at the airport.
- The bus connects to the subway line.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
connect
IPA
GB/kənˈɛkt/
US/kənˈɛkt/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
con - nect (2 அசைகள்)
Stress on 2nd syllable (nect)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Verb
- Base: connect
- 3rd Person Singular: connects
- Present Participle: connecting
- Past: connected
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
connects
verb
connecting
verb
connected
verb
Core family
connection
noun B1
Related words
reconnect
verb
connector
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
connectivity
noun
connective
adjective
சொற்றொடர்கள்
get connected
1/ɡˈɛt kənˈɛktɪd/
fixed phrase
Establish a link or access
To start using a network, service, or group by joining it.
உதாரணங்கள்
- You need to get connected before you can download updates.
- The event helps local businesses get connected with each other.
stay connected
1/stˈeɪ kənˈɛktɪd/
fixed phrase
Maintain link/relationship over time
To keep in touch with someone or keep using a service so you remain linked.
உதாரணங்கள்
- Even after graduation, we stayed connected through social media.
- Stay connected for updates on our latest products.
connect the dots
1/kənˈɛkt ðə dˈɑts/
idiom
Link facts to understand something
To understand something by thinking about how different facts or ideas fit together.
உதாரணங்கள்
- Investigators are trying to connect the dots between the suspect’s actions and the crime scene.
- Once you connect the dots, the problem becomes clear.
connect the dots
2/kənˈɛkt ðə dˈɑts/
idiom
Link ideas to understand something
To understand something by finding how facts or ideas are related.
உதாரணங்கள்
- Detectives connected the dots and solved the case.
- It's easy to connect the dots once you have all the information.