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Synonyms for connection

Two senses of connection live in the word bank, and they take different synonyms. The sentence under each one is what tells them apart.

Tier 1, Foothills · 2 senses · noun · Reason line included

Sense 1 of 2nounTier 1, FoothillsActions

the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)

The plumber finished the connection of the two pipes.

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The true synonym

joining

Same sentence, swapped: The plumber finished the joining of the two pipes.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for connection as it is used in the sentence above.

association
burning
damage

Sense 2 of 2nounTier 1, FoothillsStates and conditions

the state of being connected

The connection between church and state is inescapable.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

link

Same sentence, swapped: The link between church and state is inescapable.

Close but different

marriage
fusion
access

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Closest first: other actions words at Foothills, then the same tier across the rest of the library.

smokenounsmokingthe act of smoking tobacco or other substancesFoothillsHas a reason line songnouncallthe characteristic sound produced by a birdFoothills2 sensesHas a reason line stagenounlega section or portion of a journey or courseFoothills2 senses startnoun, verbjumpa sudden involuntary movementFoothills2 sensesHas a reason line hugnounsqueezea tight or amorous embraceTreeline idleadjectivelightsilly or trivialTreeline2 sensesHas a reason line immunitynounexemptionan act exempting someoneRidgeline advantagenounrewardbenefit resulting from some event or actionFoothills2 sensesHas a reason line

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