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Collocations
what is a collocation?
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A collocation is two or more words that often go together. These combinations just sound "right" to native English speakers, who use them all the time. On the other hand, other combinations may be unnatural and just sound "wrong".
Do you eat fast food or quick food?
Should you take quick showers or fast showers?
types
of
collocations
types of collocations
1
adverb + adjective
completely satisfied (NOT downright satisfied)
Invading that country was an utterly stupid thing to do.
We entered a richly decorated room.
Are you fully aware of the implications of your action?
absolutely delighted
actively involved
badly injured
completely different
deeply offended
eternally grateful
fully aware
highly unlikely
perfectly clear
ridiculously cheap
https://www.learn-english-today.com/vocabulary/collocations-adv-adj.html
2
adjective + noun
excruciating pain (NOT excruciating joy)
The doctor ordered him to take regular exercise.
The Titanic sank on its maiden voyage.
He was writhing on the ground in excruciating pain.
heavy smoker
big disappointment
strong accent
heavy traffic
idle threat
vain hope
mounting concern
plain truth
3
noun + noun
a surge of anger (NOT a rush of anger)
Let's give Mr Jones a round of applause.
I'd like to buy two bars of soap please.
noun + verb
lions roar (NOT lions shout)
The lion started to roar when it heard the dog barking.
Snow was falling as our plane took off.
The bomb went off when he started the car engine.
verb + adverb
wave frantically (NOT wave feverishly)
She placed her keys gently on the table and sat down.
Mary whispered softly in John's ear.
I vaguely remember that it was growing dark when we left.
closely examine
completely forget
deeply regret
distinctly remember
flatly refuse
greatly admire
sincerely hope
totally agree
thoroughly enjoy
https://www.learn-english-today.com/vocabulary/collocations-adv-verb.html
Let's practice
exercises
https://www.englishclub.com/ref/Collocations/Quizzes/