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Collocation: 2500+ Collocations List From A-Z With Examples

This document provides an overview of collocations - pairs of words that commonly go together. It defines collocations and gives examples like "pay attention" and "fast food". The bulk of the document is a collocation dictionary listing over 2500 collocations organized from A-Z under categories like verbs, nouns, adjectives, prepositions, and more. It includes the collocation and an example sentence to illustrate proper usage. The goal is to help learners use collocations to sound more natural in English and expand their vocabulary.

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Collocation: 2500+ Collocations List From A-Z With Examples

This document provides an overview of collocations - pairs of words that commonly go together. It defines collocations and gives examples like "pay attention" and "fast food". The bulk of the document is a collocation dictionary listing over 2500 collocations organized from A-Z under categories like verbs, nouns, adjectives, prepositions, and more. It includes the collocation and an example sentence to illustrate proper usage. The goal is to help learners use collocations to sound more natural in English and expand their vocabulary.

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Collocation: 2500+ Collocations List from A-Z with Examples

Collocation: 2500+ Collocations List from A-Z


with Examples
 September 19, 2018  English Collocations, Editor Picks  20 Comments
Collocation! Learn collocation definition and useful list of 2500 common collocations in
English with ESL printable worksheets and example sentences. Using this collocation
dictionary improves your English, especially your English speaking skills, and increases
your vocabulary words in English.
Table of Contents
 Collocation: Definition & Examples
o Collocation Definition
o Collocation Examples
 Collocation Dictionary
o Verb Collocations List
o Nouns and Prepositions Collocations
o Adjectives and Prepositions Collocations
o Verbs and Prepositions Collocations
o Adverb and Verb Collocations
o Adverb and Adverb Collocations
o Adverb and Adjective Collocations
o Adjective and Noun Collocations
o Other Adjective Collocations
o Verb and Verb Collocations
o Verb and Adverb Collocations
o Noun and Noun Collocations
o Business Collocations
o Time Collocations
 Collocation Dictionary | Pictures
 Collocations Videos
 Collocations List
Collocation: Definition & Examples
Collocation Definition
What is a collocation? learn collocation definition with useful examples.

Collocation definition: A collocation is two or more words that often go together. Some


collocation examples are “pay attention”, “fast food”, “make an effort”, and “powerful
engine”.
Collocations make it easier to avoid overused or ambiguous words like “very”, “nice”, or
“beautiful”, by using a pair of words that fits the context better and has a more precise
meaning. Using collocations will help your English sound naturally like a native speaker.

Collocation Examples
Examples of collocations with take, get, do, make, go…

 He had intended to take a holiday in New York.


 He wanted to see if he could get a job with us.
 I might take a lesson from you.
 My goals were to go back to school and  get a degree.
 I’ll take a look at the website and let you know what I think. 
 He was beginning to  get angry.
 Couldn’t you  do a favour and leave me alone?
 She should make a right choice.
 Could you do a report for me?
 We are to make a contract  for a supply of raw silk with the company.
 I like to do homework.
 We need to make a deal for this project.
 The company is about to  go bankrupt.

Noun and Preposition Collocation Example Sentences


Noun and preposition collocation examples in sentences.

 The school has decided to adopt a different approach to discipline.


 She was  concerned to write about situations that everybody could identify with.
 I really admire Sarah for her dedication to her family.
 The  invitation to the reception at the embassy arrived the next day.
 The book is full of references to growing up in India.
 We received an encouraging  response to our advertisement.
 He will remain head of state during the period of transition to democracy.
 Dave has close connection with  my family.
 I’ve got a dinner date with Tommy on Saturday.
 He spoke openly about his involvement with the singer.
 Tony left after a  quarrel with his wife.
 She received approval for  the proposal from the shareholders.
 At least give her credit for  trying.
 He felt nothing but hatred for his attacker.
 I’m aware of John’s  reputation for being late.
 We went to see an exhibition of  Viking jewellery.
 His habit of smoking in restaurants caused many problems in California.
 He was the first to see the possibilities of the plan.
 He pleaded the cause of the local fishermen.
Examples of collocations with prepositions at, in , on, to, with ….

 He’s brilliant at football.
 They are excellent at planning fun parties.
 The teacher was surprised at the student’s question.
 She has lost her belief in God.
 There was no change in the patient’s condition overnight.
 I need some lessons in how to set up a website.
 I  congratulate you on your new job!
 I  insist on Peter’s studying every day for two hours.
 Can we rely on this old car to get us there?
 I feel very proud to be a part of the team.
 People are scared to use the buses late at night.
 It’s  nice to know you.
 You are blessed with many talents.
 Don’t be careless with your ATM card.
 The fall in retail sales is directly connected with the decline in employment.

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