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Association
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Simple meaning
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.
Example sentences
Association in a sentence
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The soccer association planned a tournament.
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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.
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.
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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Practice 1
What does association mean?
Association can mean a connection between things or a group formed for a shared purpose.
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