🇬🇧 Association meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

"Association" means a connection or link between things, people, or ideas. When something happens because of or together with something else, we say there is an association between them. For example, if you always eat popcorn when you watch movies, your brain makes an association between movies and popcorn. It’s like your mind tying two things together with an invisible string.

There is a mysterious association between the words "bedtime" and my sudden need to ask 47 important questions about the universe.

I’ve formed a sad association between the last slice of pizza and my older sibling’s disappearing act with it.

There is a strong association between my grandpa’s stories and everyone else slowly falling asleep on the couch.

Our dog has formed an association between the word "bath" and the art of disappearing under the bed.

The association between my alarm clock and pure morning misery is extremely strong.

Sam found a scarf at the park and felt an association with his grandmother, an association to her laugh. The scarf's smell made an association to her kitchen, another association to the chair where she knit, and another association to the warm walks she gave. He wrapped the scarf around his neck, smiled, and walked home with a gentle feeling.

This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.

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