Chain Reaction

B2 8+

Synonyms of chain reaction

Antonyms of chain reaction

Collocations of chain reaction

domino effect
Frequency: 80 %

The decision to raise taxes had a domino effect on the economy.

chain of events
Frequency: 75 %

The chain of events leading to the accident could have been prevented.

snowball effect
Frequency: 70 %

Her small act of kindness created a snowball effect of generosity.

ripple effect
Frequency: 65 %

The new policy had a ripple effect throughout the organization.

cascade effect
Frequency: 60 %

The cascade effect of the market crash impacted businesses worldwide.

Idiomatic Expressions for chain reaction

  • Phrase: start a chain reaction
    Meaning: to begin a series of events that are interconnected and lead to further events
    Usage: Her resignation started a chain reaction of staff members leaving the company.