Synonyms

links

American

[lingks] / lɪŋks /

noun

(used with a plural verb)

golf course.

links British

/ lɪŋks /

plural noun

1. short for golf links
2. ( as modifier )
  
  a links course
undulating sandy ground near the shore

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Etymology

Origin of links

before 1100; Middle English lynkys slopes, Old English hlincas, plural of hlinc rising ground, equivalent to hlin ( ian ) to lean ¹, bend (akin to Greek klī́nein to cause to slope) + -k suffix

Example Sentences

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Officials have said that in talks with Modi on Saturday, the two leaders are expected to sign a memorandum on critical minerals and discuss efforts to increase trade links.

From Barron's

For years, Andrew has been dogged by his links to Epstein.

From The Wall Street Journal

A United Nations study of the camp published in October found that as many as a quarter of detainees had no links to Islamic State.

From The Wall Street Journal

The firm's future was thrown into doubt following the publication of documents from the Epstein files, which cast light on Lord Mandelson's links with the disgraced financier.

From BBC

A study published in January in the journal Economics Letters links consumer malaise in large part to the high cost of housing — which the Consumer Price Index undercounts.

From MarketWatch

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