Connections Answers

Sunday, October 12, 2025

FOR ALL TIME

These words all describe something that lasts for a very long time, never ends, or is meant to stay the same without changing. They relate to the idea of 'for all time'.

Individual words:

•ETERNAL: Lasting forever; without an end. Often used for big ideas like 'eternal love' or 'eternal life' (e.g., in religion), meaning it never stops.

•EVERLASTING: Lasting forever or for a very, very long time. It emphasizes something that continues without stopping, like 'everlasting happiness' or 'everlasting friendship'.

•FOREVER: For all time; always. This is a common way to say something will never end. 'I'll wait forever' means I'll wait as long as it takes. It can also mean 'a very long time'.

•PERMANENT: Lasting or intended to last a very long time, often without changing. A 'permanent job' is meant to be stable. 'Permanent marker' ink doesn't wash off easily.

ESTABLISHES

All these words mean to start, create, or set up something new, often for the first time, similar to 'ESTABLISHES'.

Individual words:

•BEGINS: To start something. For example, 'The show begins at 8 PM.' It's a very common way to say 'to start'.

•INSTITUTES: To officially create or set up a system, rule, custom, or organization. 'The government instituted a new holiday.'

•LAUNCHES: To officially start or introduce something new, like a product, project, or campaign. 'The company launches its new phone next month.'

•PIONEERS: To be the first to develop a new method, area of knowledge, or activity, opening the way for others. 'She pioneered new techniques in medicine.'

BIRDS

These are all words that can refer to different types of birds.

Individual words:

•KITE: A kite is usually a toy that flies. But it's also a type of bird of prey, a raptor known for its graceful flight, like a Red Kite.

•ROBIN: A robin is a common songbird with a red chest. In America, the 'American Robin' is a familiar sight, often signaling the arrival of spring.

•SWALLOW: To 'swallow' means to make food go down your throat. It's also a small, fast-flying bird, known for its elegant flight, often seen near water or barns.

•SWIFT: 'Swift' means very fast. It is also a small, very quick-flying bird, similar to a swallow, known for its incredible speed and aerial skills.

HAPPY ___

These words combine with 'HAPPY' to create common English phrases, often used to wish someone well or describe pleasant things.

Individual words:

•DAYS: Happy Days" means a time of joy. It's also the title of a famous American TV show from the 1970s about happy youth in the 1950s.

•ENDING: "Happy Ending" describes a story, movie, or event where everything turns out well in the end. It means a positive and satisfying conclusion.

•RETURNS: "Happy Returns" is part of the phrase "Many happy returns of the day," commonly said to someone on their birthday. It wishes them many more joyful birthdays.

•TRAILS: "Happy Trails" is a friendly way to say goodbye, often wishing someone a good and pleasant journey. It suggests a safe and enjoyable trip.