Word CHAIN: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

chain

🇺🇸 [ʧeɪn]

Meanings

A series of connected links, typically made of metal, used for fastening or securing things, or for various mechanical purposes. A chain can also refer to a series of events or actions that are connected or dependent on each other.

Examples

• The bicycle was locked to the fence with a heavy chain.
• They formed a human chain to pass the packages down the line.
• The chain of events led to a surprising conclusion.

Synonyms

link • cord • shackle

Antonyms

freedom • independence • release