Joined
dʒɔɪnd
Definitions
3 meaningsTo connect or combine two or more things or people.
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To connect or fasten things together.
The two countries joined forces to fight against terrorism.
💡 Simply: Like when you put two LEGO bricks together, you've JOINED them! You made them stick.
👶 For kids: When you put two things together like LEGOs, you've joined them!
More Examples
He joined a gym to improve his fitness.
We joined our efforts to complete the project on time.
How It's Used
"The carpenter joined the two pieces of wood with glue and nails."
"They joined hands to show their solidarity."
To become a member of a group or organization.
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Many people joined the demonstration.
💡 Simply: Imagine wanting to be part of the soccer team. If you sign up, you've JOINED! You're in the group.
👶 For kids: When you decide to be part of a club or group, you've joined!
More Examples
He joined the team as the new coach.
They joined a dance class to learn salsa.
How It's Used
"She joined the book club last month."
"He joined the company as a software engineer."
Having been connected or united; combined.
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Having been connected or combined.
They had joined financial assets.
💡 Simply: When two things are put together, they're joined!
👶 For kids: When things are stuck together, they are joined!
More Examples
The two towns were joined by a bridge.
How It's Used
"A joined twin"
"joined forces"
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
join the dots
To see the connections between different things.
"It took her a while, but she finally joined the dots and understood the situation."
if you can't beat them, join them
If you are unable to defeat someone, it is sometimes better to become part of their group or do what they are doing.
"He couldn't change the office culture, so he decided: if you can't beat them, join them."
From Middle English *joynen*, from Old French *joindre* (“to join”), from Latin *iūngō* (“I join”), from *iugum* (“yoke”).
The word 'join' has been used since the 13th century and evolved from Old French.
Memory tip
Think of putting puzzle pieces together. You JOIN them to complete the picture.
Word Origin
"to connect, to unite"