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The soccer association planned a tournament.
What does Association mean?
Association means a connection or organized group.
Dictionary definition
A connection between people, ideas, things, or a group formed for a shared purpose.
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Association in a sentence
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The word summer has an association with sunshine and vacations.
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The article explained the association between healthy habits and stronger focus.
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Practice 1
What does association mean?
Association can mean a connection between things or a group formed for a shared purpose.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to association?
Connection is close in meaning to association in this dictionary entry.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of association?
Separation contrasts with association in this dictionary entry.
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Association
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WordAssociation.
Partnoun.
MeaningAssociation means a connection or organized group.
ExampleExample: The soccer association planned a tournament.
Word breakdown
5 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- uh · soh · see · ay · shun
- Strongest beat
- ay
- Ending
- shun
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on ay.
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Synonyms
Words like Association
connectionUse when two ideas, people, or things are linked.
organizationUse for a group formed for a purpose.
Antonyms
Opposite words
separationUse when things are apart or not connected.
disconnectionUse when no connection exists.
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Word family
Association word family
Base word
association
noun
associations
More than one connection or organized group.
verb
associate
To connect one thing with another.
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Hint for students
Association means a connection or organized group.
Common mix-up
Association is not the same as separation. Association means association means a connection or organized group.
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Read this model sentence: The word summer has an association with sunshine and vacations. Clue words: word, summer, sunshine. Underline clue words that show why association fits instead of separation. Now write one new sentence that shows association without using the word association. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show association?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The word summer has an association with sunshine and vacations." Why does association fit better than separation?
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