coupled witha linking phrase meaning 'together with; as well as' (formal)Rising temperatures, coupled with deforestation, have accelerated biodiversity loss.NoteRising temperatures, coupled with deforestation, have accelerated biodiversity loss.Elon.io is an online learning platformWe have an entire course teaching IELTS Vocabulary — Band 7+ grammar and vocabulary.Start learning IELTS Vocabulary — Band 7+ now