adj
Very common
associated
uh-SOH-shee-ay-tihd
Associated (adj) means Connected or linked with something else, such as another person, idea, or company. Example: “Several associated charities share the same office and the same volunteers.”
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Connected or linked with something else, such as another person, idea, or company.
"He worked with an associated group of researchers."
"Several associated charities share the same office and the same volunteers."
"The disease is associated with poor sanitation."
"The associated risks were clearly explained in the report."
"The two firms are associated through a shared parent company."
How to use associated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something linked or connected to something else.
Common pairings
associated with
associated costs
closely associated
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What does “associated” mean?
The word “associated” means connected or linked with something else, such as another person, idea, or company. In plain terms, describes something linked or connected to something else.
How do you pronounce “associated”?
“Associated” is pronounced uh-SOH-shee-ay-tihd (/əˈsoʊʃieɪtɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “associated” in a sentence?
Here is “associated” used in a sentence: “The associated risks were clearly explained in the report.”
What part of speech is “associated”?
“Associated” is an adjective.
Is “associated” a common word?
“Associated” is a very common word in modern English.
What is the difference between associated and affiliated?
Associated simply means connected or linked with something, often loosely — ideas, risks, or people associated with an event. Affiliated is stronger and more official, implying formal membership or attachment, such as a clinic affiliated with a hospital. All affiliated things are associated, but not everything associated is formally affiliated.
What does 'associated with' mean?
'Associated with' means connected to, linked with, or accompanying something. It can signal a relationship of cause, membership, or simple co-occurrence — 'symptoms associated with the flu' or 'a designer associated with the brand.' It does not always imply a formal tie; often it just marks that two things regularly appear together.
What is the opposite of associated?
The opposite is unconnected, unrelated, or separate. In more formal contexts you might see 'dissociated' or 'disassociated,' meaning deliberately disconnected. So while associated links two things together, its antonyms stress that they stand apart, with no meaningful link between them at all.
What is an example of associated?
For example, 'the costs associated with running a car' or 'she is closely associated with the charity.' The word points to a connection — between an item and its expenses, or a person and an organisation — without spelling out exactly how tight or official that link actually is.
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