ENGLISH
REFERENCE

associated with sth

idiom
Meaning

connected to something else in your mind, or caused by it.


Examples
SIMPLE

Many people are associated with that famous company.

CONTEXTUAL

High stress levels are often associated with working long hours in a busy office environment.

COMPLEX

The historical decline of the region is closely associated with the sudden collapse of the local manufacturing industry during the late twentieth century.

Last updated April 22, 2026