connect
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /kəˈnɛkt/
KK: /kəˈnɛkt/
intransitive verb
Definition
To join or link together; to become united or related in some way.
Example
The two rivers connect to form a larger one.
Tense Forms
Past: connected
Past Participle: connected
Conversation
Did you manage to connect with anyone new at the party last night?
Not really, it was a bit overwhelming with so many people.
I thought I saw you chatting with someone; they looked interesting!
Yeah, but it didn't quite feel like we really connected.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
link
join
unite
Antonyms
disconnect
separate
diverge
transitive verb
Definition
To join or link two or more things together, either physically or in thought.
Example
I need to connect my phone to the charger.
Tense Forms
Past: connected
Past Participle: connected
Conversation
Do you know how to connect the printer to the Wi-Fi?
Yeah, it’s pretty simple; I can show you how.
Thanks! I always have trouble trying to connect my devices.
Root Explanation
Connect → It is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "nectere" (meaning to bind or tie). The word "connect" means to bind or tie things together.
Memory Tip
Think of things being 'tied together' — 'con-' means together, and 'nectere' means to bind.
Visually Confused Words
reconnect
convect
contect
conject
confect
subconnect
disconnect
conjunct