Word a Day
chain
What does chain mean?
chain (noun): a series of interconnected rings or links usually made of metal.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use chain in a sentence?
- He wore a gold chain around the neck. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
- He put chains on my tires. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce chain?
/tʃeɪn/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does chain come from?
From Middle English cheyne, chaine, from Old French chaeine, chaene (“chain”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “chain” mean?
the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after
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the sector of the economy consisting of large-scale enterprises
Not quite: that's what industry means.
a series of interconnected rings or links usually made of metal
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an association organized to promote art or science or education
Not quite: that's what institute means.
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