chain

[cheyn] / tʃeɪn /

NOUN

succession, series

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conglomerate group string

STRONG

alternation catena concatenation continuity order progression row sequence set syndicate train trust

WEAK

consecution

Antonyms

STRONG

interruption

NOUN

connected metal links; jewelry made of such links

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bracelet cable

STRONG

bond clinker connection coupling fetter iron lavaliere link locket manacle pendant shackle trammel

VERB

manacle in metal

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attach confine enslave handcuff shackle tether tie up

STRONG

bind connect fetter hold moor restrain trammel

Antonyms

STRONGEST

free let go liberate unfasten

STRONG

loose loosen release

Example Sentences

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For Gilbert, 61, the allegations and ensuing chain of events have been “hell.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

The K-shaped economy just widened: AI is deflating its own supply chain.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

“Chrysler was always at the top of the food chain in our world,” Bierlein said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

This unusual chain of events likely unfolded thousands of years ago on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

The nearest one was a chain store three towns over.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows