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English

usually-associated

|u-su-al-ly-as-so-ci-at-ed|

B2

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/ˈjuːʒuəli əˈsoʊʃieɪtɪd/

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/ˈjuːʒuəli əˈsəʊʃieɪtɪd/

(associate)

connected

Base FormPluralPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounAdjectiveAdjectiveAdjectiveAdverb
associateassociatesassociatorsassociatesassociatesassociatedassociatedassociatingassociationassociatorassociativeassociateduncommonuncommonly
Etymology
Etymology Information

'associate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'associatus,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'sociatus' meant 'joined.'

Historical Evolution

'associatus' transformed into the Old French word 'associer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'associate' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to join or unite,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to connect or link.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

commonly linked or connected with something.

The symptoms are usually associated with the flu.

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Last updated: 2025/03/27 20:22