nouns
a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
"he had to consult his associate before continuing"
is a member of
a formal organization of people or groups of people
"he joined the Modern Language Association"
is a type of (narrower)
a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
"drinking companions"; "comrades in arms"
a person with subordinate membership in a society, institution, or commercial enterprise
"associates in the law firm bill at a lower rate than do partners"
is a type of (narrower)
an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
any event that usually accompanies or is closely connected with another
"first was the lightning and then its thunderous associate"
is a type of (narrower)
an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another
a degree granted by a two-year college on successful completion of the undergraduates course of studies