Association

Synonyms of association

• connection
• relationship
• affiliation

Antonyms of association

• separation
• detachment
• disassociation

Collocations of association

strong association

Frequency: 70 %

There is a strong association between smoking and lung cancer.

close association

Frequency: 60 %

The two organizations have a close association with each other.

direct association

Frequency: 50 %

There is a direct association between exercise and improved health.

positive association

Frequency: 45 %

Studies have shown a positive association between education and income level.

negative association

Frequency: 40 %

There is a negative association between stress and productivity.

Idiomatic Expressions for association

• Phrase: association football
  Meaning: another term for soccer, particularly used in British English
  Usage: He has been playing association football since he was a child.