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associate vs colleague

colleague vs associate

associate and colleague both are nouns.

associate is an adjective but colleague is not an adjective.

associate is a verb but colleague is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
associate Yes Yes Yes No
colleague Yes No No No
As nouns, colleague is a hyponym of associate; that is, colleague is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than associate:
  • associate: a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
  • colleague: a person who is member of one's class or profession
associate (noun) colleague (noun)
a degree granted by a two-year college on successful completion of the undergraduates course of studies an associate that one works with
any event that usually accompanies or is closely connected with another a person who is member of one's class or profession
a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
a person with subordinate membership in a society, institution, or commercial enterprise
associate (adjective) colleague (adjective)
having partial rights and privileges or subordinate status
associate (verb) colleague (verb)
make a logical or causal connection
bring or come into association or action
keep company with; hang out with
Difference between associate and colleague

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