connected
connected — adjective
1. describing two or more items — such as wires, pipes, or electronic parts — that
describing two or more items — such as wires, pipes, or electronic parts — that are fixed to each other so that electricity, water, or signals can move between them
The plumber checked that the two water pipes were properly connected before turning the supply back on.
collocation: properly / securely connected
Each speaker is connected to the amplifier by a single cable.
Make sure the red wire is connected to the positive terminal, or the lamp will not light up.
Amira attached the garden hose to the tap and checked that it was tightly connected.
- disconnected
the direct opposite — describes items that were joined but are now separated
- detached
suggests a clean separation, often by design
文法句型
be connected to [something]
用法筆記
Frequently followed by 'to' to specify what something is joined with. 'Connected with' is less common for physical joins and more often used for abstract relationships.
常見錯誤
2. describing a computer, phone, or other device that is linked to a network or the
describing a computer, phone, or other device that is linked to a network or the internet, allowing it to send and receive data
Yasmin could not finish her online class because her laptop was not connected to the Wi-Fi.
collocation: connected to Wi-Fi / the internet
The hotel rooms all have a desk and a screen that stays connected to the main booking system.
Once your phone is connected via Bluetooth, the music plays through the car speakers.
Sophia's printer is connected to her computer, so she can print documents from her desk.
- offline
the standard opposite for internet or network access
- disconnected
used when the link has been intentionally or accidentally broken
文法句型
be connected to [the internet / a network]
用法筆記
Often used without a complement in informal contexts ('Are you connected?') to ask whether someone has internet access. The preposition 'to' introduces the specific network or service.
常見錯誤
3. describing a place that is easy to reach from other areas because trains, buses,
describing a place that is easy to reach from other areas because trains, buses, or major roads serve it
The new MRT station makes this area well connected to the rest of the city.
collocation: well connected / poorly connected
Lan's village is not connected by train, so visitors must take a bus or drive.
collocation: connected by [train / bus / road]
Otis chose an apartment in a well-connected neighbourhood so he could walk to the metro.
The new airport is well connected to the city centre by a direct bus line.
- accessible
broader — includes physical access for people with disabilities, not only transport links
- well-served
slightly more formal; emphasises that good services exist in the area
文法句型
be well connected
be connected by [transport]
用法筆記
Almost always appears with an adverb such as 'well' or 'poorly', or with the preposition 'by' naming the transport type. It describes a location's accessibility, not a person's mobility.
常見錯誤
4. having a clear link or association with a particular person, event, subject, or
having a clear link or association with a particular person, event, subject, or situation
The two burglaries are connected — both happened on the same street within an hour.
collocation: be connected — structurally independent with explanatory clause
Abigail felt that her frequent headaches were connected to the stress of her new job.
The museum has an exhibition of paintings connected to the early history of Taiwan.
Shanti read a study about health problems connected to poor sleep habits.
- related
the closest synonym; slightly more general and can describe family ties, topics, or causes
- linked
implies a direct and often causal relationship between two things
- associated
suggests a looser or more indirect connection, often through context or prior involvement
文法句型
be connected to [something / someone]
用法筆記
This sense can take either 'to' or 'with', but 'to' is more common in modern English. Unlike sense 1, the connection is abstract — a shared detail, origin, or theme — not a physical join.
常見錯誤
5. experiencing a sense of understanding, closeness, or shared emotion with another
experiencing a sense of understanding, closeness, or shared emotion with another person, a group, or an activity
After sharing stories for hours, Ishaan felt deeply connected to his new friend.
collocation: feel connected to [someone]
Mauricio never felt connected to his hometown until he returned years later to help rebuild it.
Adisa says he feels most connected to nature when he is hiking alone in the mountains.
Tuan felt deeply connected to his teammates after they trained together every day for months.
文法句型
feel connected to [someone / something]
用法筆記
Nearly always used with the verb 'feel' to make the emotional nature clear. Without 'feel', a sentence such as 'I am connected to my brother' could be read as sense 4 (related by blood) or sense 1 (in contact by phone). Adding 'feel' disambiguates.