chain

CEFRB1

/ˈt͡ʃeɪn/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A series of connected metal links.

  2. 02

    noun

    A group of stores, hotels, or businesses owned by one company.

Examples

  • A chain of events led to the outbreak of the war.

  • She wore a heavy gold chain around her neck.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A series of interconnected rings or links usually made of metal.

  2. A series of interconnected things.

  3. A series of stores or businesses with the same brand name.

More examples

In context

  • The chain of crimes are thought to have been committed by the same man.

  • He wore a gold chain around the neck.

  • The anchor is connected to the boat with a 100-metre long chain.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From Middle English cheyne, chaine, from Old French chaine, chaene (“chain”), from Latin catēna (“chain”), from Proto-Indo-European *kat- (“to braid, twist; hut, shed”). Doublet of catena. Displaced native Middle English rakil and rakent (from Old English racente (“chain”)); see rackan.