Connection Definition & Meaning
connection
- noun
- a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it); "there was a connection between eating that pickle and having that nightmare"
- the state of being connected; "the connection between church and state is inescapable"
- an instrumentality that connects; "he soldered the connection"; "he didn't have the right connector between the amplifier and the speakers"
- (usually plural) a person who is influential and to whom you are connected in some way (as by family or friendship); "he has powerful connections"
- the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination; "conditioning is a form of learning by association"
- a connecting shape
- a supplier (especially of narcotics)
- shifting from one form of transportation to another; "the plane was late and he missed his connection in Atlanta"
- the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication); "the joining of hands around the table"; "there was a connection via the internet"
"Connection" in song lyrics
See how connection is used in real songs:
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"Talk about 9th? Uhh, no connection"
2 Hungry Bros. present 8thW1 — Say My Name Right -
"Gotta get in tune with it and make the connection"
The 49ers — Music -
"As we come to a close, Dangerous Connection"
7L & Esoteric — The Way Out
Words that rhyme with connection
Usage tips for "connection"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "connection" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for connection to find words that pair well.