How to Use "Chain" with Example Sentences

chain (n): a group of rings that are linked together; things in a line; a group of stores owned by one company; a series of connected things

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Used with adjectives:

"The bike was locked with a heavy chain."
(heavy, thick, small, bicycle, rusty)

"He wears a gold chain."
(gold, silver)

"I lost my key chain."
(key)

"They formed a human chain to block the protestors."
(human)

"His department store is a major chain."
(major, big, large, small)

"I don't support fast-food chains."
(fast food, grocery, hotel, restaurant, retail, supermarket)

"A long chain of events led to this situation."
(long, complex)

"This animal is an important part of the food chain."
(food)

Used with nouns:

"The chain link broke."
(link)

"We like to support local businesses and not chain stores."
(store, restaurant)

"It set off a chain reaction."
(reaction)

"He received a chain letter."
(letter)

Used with prepositions:

"The poor dog was kept on a short chain all day."
(on)

"The violent criminal was brought into court in chains."
(in)

"She owns a chain of restaurants throughout the country."
(of)