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associated with doing sth

fixed phr..
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford

fixed phr.. connected to or caused by a specific action. You use this to talk about the risks, costs, or feelings that come with an activity.

fixed phr.. a participial phrase used to indicate a causal or logical connection between a state and a specific action. Often used to discuss risks, costs, or consequences linked to a gerund.


SIMPLE

There are many risks associated with climbing mountains.

CONTEXTUAL

The high costs associated with buying a house often surprise first-time buyers.

COMPLEX

The psychological stress associated with performing under extreme pressure can lead to burnout if not managed through regular professional support.

Usage

the word 'doing' represents a gerund (the -ing form of a verb) which acts as the object of the preposition.

Teaching tip

remind students that 'with' must be followed by a noun or a gerund; a common error is using the infinitive 'to do' instead.

Pitfall

the risks associated with do thisthe risks associated with doing thisthe preposition 'with' requires the gerund (-ing) form of the verb.

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