B2adjective2K

Associated

UK /["/əˈsəʊsieɪtɪd//əˈsəʊʃieɪtɪd/"]/US /["/əˈsəʊsieɪtɪd//əˈsəʊʃieɪtɪd/"]/

Definition

if one thing is associated with another, the two things are connected because they happen together or one thing causes the other

In simple words: connected or related to something.

Examples

  • the **risks associated** with taking drugs
  • Exposure to the sun is strongly associated with an increase in the incidence of skin cancer.
  • The conference will address the broad issues associated with E-commerce.
  • The following factors were **significantly associated** with chronic fatigue.
  • Lack of confidence is not something **normally associated** with a high-flying sales executive.
  • Salaries and **associated costs** have risen substantially.
  • He no longer wished to be associated with the party's policy on education.
  • Associated British Foods

Usage notes

Use 'associated' when discussing relationships or connections, often in academic or professional contexts. It’s less common in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

associate + with + object

Memory hint

Sounds like 'a-soul-sha-ted' — think of souls that are tied together.

Collocations

  • associated with risk
  • associated problems
  • not commonly associated

Synonyms

  • connected

Antonyms

  • unrelated
  • disconnected

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'association' which is a noun.
  • Using the wrong preposition, such as 'to' instead of 'with'.