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associated

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //əˈsoʊsiˌeɪtɪd// UK //ɐsˈəʊsɪˌeɪtɪd// as·so·ci·at·ed General-service

adj. connected to something else in your mind or in the real world. You use it to show that two things are related or often happen together.

adj. connected with something else; occurring in combination with a particular person, group, or circumstance. Frequently used in a predicative position following a linking verb.


SIMPLE

There are many risks associated with this job.

CONTEXTUAL

The researchers found that high stress levels are often associated with poor sleep quality in young adults.

COMPLEX

While the brand is traditionally associated with luxury and exclusivity, its recent marketing campaign attempts to appeal to a much broader, more diverse demographic.

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Typically used with the preposition 'with'. When used as a past participle adjective, it usually follows the noun it modifies or a linking verb.

Pitfall

the problems associated to the projectthe problems associated with the projectThe adjective 'associated' takes the preposition 'with', not 'to'.

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