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associations

Pronunciation: [əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃənz]

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Learn how to use associations in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

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.

Example

She didn't join any associations during her time at the university, so she felt lonely.

Example

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.

Example

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.

Example

What kinds of associations do you make when you hear that song?

How to pronounce associations

Pronunciation: [əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃənz]

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