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Prepositions with nouns

“Of link” or “with link”

“With link” may appear when “with” introduces an added feature, but “of link” is generally not a natural combination in modern English.

Quick answer

Quick answer

Use phrases such as “a link to,” “a link between,” or “a page with links.” “Of link” is usually nonstandard.

a direct link to the article
the connection between the two systems
a document with links to sources

Choose the pattern by meaning

These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.

1
link to + noun

Showing connection or direction

Use “link to” for connections between pages, ideas, or systems.

There is a clear link to the original report
2
link between + nouns

Connecting two things

Use “between” when two sides are connected.

Researchers found a link between sleep and memory
3
with links

Describing included links

Use “with links” when something contains hyperlinks or references.

She shared a guide with links to tutorials

See the difference in context

The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.

Construction
Example
Meaning
of link
The phrase “of link” is not a standard combination in most contexts.
Usually replaced by “link to,” “link between,” or another structure.
with link
The form is uncommon; “with a link” or “with links” is more natural.
Describes something containing a link.
link to
Click the link to the schedule.
Shows connection or destination.

Common mistakes

Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.

Using “of link” as a fixed phrase

English normally uses other prepositions with “link.”

✕ a page of link ✓ a page with links

Leaving out the article

Use “with a link” for one item.

✕ an email with link ✓ an email with a link

Quick practice

Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.

1. There is a strong ___ climate change.
2. She sent a document ___ useful resources.
3. Researchers studied the ___ diet and mood.

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Frequently asked questions

Is “of link” correct English?

It is generally not idiomatic in modern English.

Which preposition is most common with “link”?

“To” is very common, as in “a link to the website.”

Can I say “with link”?

Use “with a link” or “with links” instead.

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