# associate vs associates

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### associate
*adjective · frequency rank #3,668*
Joined with another or others and having lower status.

### associates
*noun · IPA /əˈsoʊʃi.əts/ · frequency rank #5,657*
plural of associate

## Source
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