The link



Example: The link connects related information

Definition


"The link" refers to a connection or relationship between two or more things, often used to describe a pathway that connects related information, objects, or concepts, allowing them to be associated or accessed through each other.

Etymology


The phrase "the link" originates from the Old English word 'hlenc' meaning a ring or loop, which evolved to signify a connecting element in a chain. Over time, "link" came to represent any connection or bond, metaphorically extending to information and relationships.

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"The link" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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