CEFR A2

chain

noun

Meaning

A series of metal rings connected together to form a flexible line.

Examples

The dog was kept on a long metal chain.
He wore a gold chain around his neck.

Synonyms: link, tether, shackle, bond

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chain (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /tʃeɪn/

Definition

A series of metal rings connected together to form a flexible line.

Examples

The dog was kept on a long metal chain.
He wore a gold chain around his neck.
The anchor was attached to a thick iron chain.

How to Use chain

chain to (prepositional phrase): To lock or fasten something to another object. — "She chained her dog to the fence."

Synonyms of chain

Words with a similar meaning to chain:

link
tether
shackle
bond

Antonyms of chain

Words with the opposite meaning to chain:

gap
severance

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