associations
Pronunciation: [əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃənz]
Context: "relationship"
(noun) associations are connections or relationships between people, ideas, or things. It's like when you think of one thing and it reminds you of something else.
Example
She has many positive associations with her childhood home.
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He has no associations between the two stories; they seem completely unrelated.
Example
What associations do you have with the word 'summer'?
Context: "organization"
(noun) associations can also mean groups of people who come together for a common purpose. Just like a club, where everyone has a shared interest.
Example
The environmental association works hard to protect nature in our community.
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She didn't join any associations during her time at the university, so she felt lonely.
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Have you heard about the new art association in town?
Context: "similarity"
(noun) in psychology, associations refer to the links our brains make between ideas or experiences. For instance, the smell of cookies baking might remind you of your grandma's house.
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The smell of rain often brings back happy associations from my childhood.
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There are no positive associations for him with that song; it brings back sad memories.
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What kinds of associations do you make when you hear that song?