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You can give some kind of spark of life to a comic that a photograph doesn't really have. A photograph, even if it's connecting with you, it seems very dead on the page sometimes.
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Meaning of "connecting" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CONNECTING

connecting  [kəˈnɛktɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CONNECTING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Connecting is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES CONNECTING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Connection

Connection or connexion may refer to: ▪ Database connection ▪ Telecommunication circuit, the complete path between two terminals ▪ Virtual connection, also known as a virtual circuit ▪ In travel, a connection or layover is a transfer from one means of transport to another...

Definition of connecting in the English dictionary

The definition of connecting in the dictionary is joined or linked, or serving to link two things.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CONNECTING


acting
ˈæktɪŋ
affecting
əˈfɛktɪŋ
bioprospecting
ˌbaɪəʊˈprɒspɛktɪŋ
collecting
kəˈlektɪŋ
conflicting
kənˈflɪktɪŋ
distracting
dɪsˈtræktɪŋ
exacting
ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ
expecting
ɪkˈspɛktɪŋ
fast-acting
ˈfɑːstˌæktɪŋ
nonreflecting
ˌnɒnrɪˈflɛktɪŋ
projecting
prəˈdʒɛktɪŋ
prospecting
prəˈspɛktɪŋ
quick-acting
ˈkwɪkˌæktɪŋ
respecting
rɪˈspɛktɪŋ
subcontracting
ˌsʌbkɒnˈtræktɪŋ
superconducting
ˌsuːpəkənˈdʌktɪŋ
tax-collecting
ˈtækskəˌlɛktɪŋ
unaffecting
ˌʌnəˈfɛktɪŋ
unreflecting
ˌʌnrɪˈflɛktɪŋ
unsuspecting
ˌʌnsəˈspɛktɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CONNECTING

connect
connectable
connected
connectedly
connectedness
connecter
connectible
Connecticut
connecting flight
connecting rod
connection
connection charge
connection fee
connectional
connectionism
connections
connective
connective tissue
connectively
connectivity

WORDS THAT END LIKE CONNECTING

accounting
afflicting
constricting
double-acting
intermediate-acting
long-acting
method acting
nonconducting
noninteracting
play-acting
redistricting
refracting
self-acting
self-correcting
self-respecting
semiconducting
short-acting
single-acting
slow-acting
stamp collecting
straight-acting

Synonyms and antonyms of connecting in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «CONNECTING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «connecting» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of connecting

Translation of «connecting» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CONNECTING

Find out the translation of connecting to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of connecting from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «connecting» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

连接
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

conectar
570 millions of speakers

English

connecting
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

जोड़ने
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ربط
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

подключения
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

conectando
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সংযোজক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

de liaison
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Menyambungkan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Verbindungs
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

接続する
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

연결
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Nyambungake
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

kết nối
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

இணைக்கும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कनेक्ट करत आहे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

bağlantı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

collegamento
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

podłączenia
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

підключення
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

conectare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σύνδεση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

verbind
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ansluter
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

koble
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of connecting

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CONNECTING»

The term «connecting» is very widely used and occupies the 4.809 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CONNECTING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about connecting

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10 QUOTES WITH «CONNECTING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word connecting.
1
Gillian Anderson
I mean the whole thing about meditation and yoga is about connecting to the higher part of yourself, and then seeing that every living thing is connected in some way.
2
Mikhail Bakunin
This contradiction lies here: they wish God, and they wish humanity. They persist in connecting two terms which, once separated, can come together again only to destroy each other.
3
Sara Bareilles
I'm never gonna be somebody who's gonna fall down from the sky on a trapeze. That's not me. I really want to make sure that my focus stays on connecting with the audience.
4
Jodi Benson
Connecting with the kids is a great joy for me. I love meeting them backstage or at a signing event. I am overwhelmed when I meet kids who struggle with terminal illnesses.
5
Bruce Beresford
It's not enough to hit the notes. There is no point in the singers just standing there and sounding wonderful if they're not connecting with the characters they are portraying.
6
Tim Berners-Lee
Any enterprise CEO really ought to be able to ask a question that involves connecting data across the organization, be able to run a company effectively, and especially to be able to respond to unexpected events. Most organizations are missing this ability to connect all the data together.
7
Carter Burwell
Music is the subliminal connecting adhesive in film, or at least in narrative feature films.
8
Daniel Clowes
You can give some kind of spark of life to a comic that a photograph doesn't really have. A photograph, even if it's connecting with you, it seems very dead on the page sometimes.
9
Deborah Cox
I always thought that it was every performer's dream. That's the epitome of being an artist, being able to express song, dance and acting in a live theatre setting and really connecting with an audience on that level.
10
Jon Crosby
It definitely seems like we are connecting with people, which is nice, because I've had a lot of music do the same for me. It's not like I don't I understand why we get the reactions we do.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CONNECTING»

Discover the use of connecting in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to connecting and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Making is Connecting
In Making is Connecting, David Gauntlett argues that through making things, people engage with the world and create connections with each other.
David Gauntlett, 2013
2
Connecting: Healing Ourselves and Our Relationships
In his most significant book to date, Dr. Larry Crabb expands on his lifelong work in the field of psychotherapy to adopt a groundbreaking, but biblical, approach to healing the deep wounds of the soul-an approach that centers around ...
Larry Crabb, 2005
3
Connecting: How We Form Social Bonds and Communities in the ...
Explores how we come to feel connected to those we have never met face-to-face.
Mary Chayko, 2012
4
Connecting with Students
Offers strategies to help create an atmosphere of trust in the classroom and includes suggestions for using simple gestures, daily routines, and classroom activities to maintain a caring and supportive learning environment.
Allen N. Mendler, 2001
5
Connecting with Computer Science
Written for the beginning computing student, this text engages readers by relating core computer science topics to their industry application.
Greg Anderson, David Ferro, Robert Hilton, 2010
6
A World Connecting: 1870-1945
In five interpretive essays, A World Connecting goes beyond nations, empires, and world wars to capture the era’s defining feature: the profound and disruptive shift toward an ever more rapidly integrating world.
Emily S. Rosenberg, 2012
7
Connecting Through Touch: The Couples' Massage Book
From a founding member of the famous Esalen Massage program at the Esalen Institute in Big Sur, CA, this book guides couples through a sensual and restorative massage exchange.
Peggy Morrison Horan, 2008
8
Connecting: 52 guidelines for making marriage work
This straightforward, no-holds-barred book could result in revolutionized relationships. Sections include the chemistry of love, expectations and what to do if they are unmet and much more.
Harold J. Sala, 2002
9
Connecting
In her novel Departures, Adrienne Bellamy introduced a cast of unique, unforgettable characters. Now she brings them back in Connecting-and adds a whole new crew to the mix...Sheila has finally gotten her nursing degree.
Adrienne Bellamy, 2010
10
Connecting: With Self and Others
Connecting will help you become a more alert and effective communicator.
Sherod Miller, 1988

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CONNECTING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term connecting is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Rekindle Your Passion for Work by Connecting with Coworkers
If you're feeling unmotivated at work, try connecting with your colleagues for a reminder of why your work matters. Creating healthy ... «Lifehacker, Jul 15»
2
Donald Trump's false comments connecting Mexican immigrants …
“When Mexico sends its people, they're not sending their best. They're not sending you. They're not sending you. They're sending people that ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»
3
UHCL connecting to business at TMC
"With this move, CEE is more aptly fulfilling its mission of connecting the university and its resources to businesses, government and others in ... «Chron.com, Jul 15»
4
Connecting Link of Harrison County Collecting Supplies for 'Build a …
That's the idea behind the Connecting Link project, "Build a Backpack." "The backpack program, what we are doing is to help ensure needy ... «WBOY-TV, Jul 15»
5
Raised Crosswalks Connecting Delaware Park Among Changes to …
Three raised, high-visibility, signal-controlled crosswalks will be built, with paths connecting to existing walkways and bike paths inside ... «TWC News, Jul 15»
6
Hawaii jobs summit connecting military personnel with potential …
Service members exiting the military at a time of military downsizing can take advantage of the Hawaii Transition Summit involving nearly 100 ... «Honolulu Star-Advertiser, Jul 15»
7
Connecting In Cuba
For nearly two decades, Cuba's regime has engaged in an active effort to deprive its citizens of Internet access. The United Nation's ... «World Policy Institute, Jul 15»
8
Connecting Crossroads, downtown with 18th & Vine to require new …
New plans are being discussed to link the 18th and Vine Jazz District with Crossroads and downtown Kansas City attractions. It's taken a ... «Kansas City Star, Jul 15»
9
Michigan 4-H: Connecting youth to global experiences
Global and cultural competency is a knowledge and skill base that continues to grow in relevancy as our world increases in interconnectedness ... «Michigan State University Extension, Jul 15»
10
Connecting The Dots: How To Achieve End-to-End Compliance With …
For managed services providers (MSPs) and technology resellers, one of the emerging challenges in service delivery is providing end-to-end ... «Business Solutions Magazine, Jul 15»

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