connection
She felt a strong connection to the city.
She felt a strong bond with the city.
A relationship or link between two or more people, ideas, or things.
There is a clear connection between diet and health.
There is a clear link between what we eat and our well‑being.
He made a connection with the new colleague quickly.
He formed a relationship with the new coworker quickly.
Often used for abstract or intangible links.
The act of linking or the state of being linked, especially in technology or networking.
The internet connection was lost during the storm.
The network link dropped during the storm.
Establish a secure connection before transmitting data.
Create a safe link before sending data.
Common in computing, telecommunications, and engineering.
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Word Origin
From Latin 'connectio' meaning 'a binding together', from 'connectere' ('to bind together').
Usage Notes
Use 'connection to' for abstract links (e.g., connection to a concept) and 'connection with' for personal relationships. In technical contexts, 'connection' often refers to a network link.