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Collocation

Collocation refers to the habitual pairing of words that sound natural to native speakers, regardless of strict grammatical rules. It is based on semantic compatibility and common usage. Examples of collocations include phrases like 'heavy rain' and 'quick walk'.

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Collocation

Collocation refers to the habitual pairing of words that sound natural to native speakers, regardless of strict grammatical rules. It is based on semantic compatibility and common usage. Examples of collocations include phrases like 'heavy rain' and 'quick walk'.

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WHAT

Collocation refers to the way words commonly go together or tend to occur in close proximity in
language. It’s the habitual juxtaposition of particular words with each other, forming natural-
sounding expressions. These combinations often sound “right” to native speakers, even if the
grammatical rules don’t strictly dictate that specific pairing.

HOW

Collocation describes the natural and habitual way certain words combine in a language. It’s
based on how words frequently occur together due to semantic compatibility, common usage,
and sometimes idiomatic or historical reasons, rather than strict grammatical rules.

SAMPLE TEXT

The heavy rain poured down as we took a quick walk through the park. Despite the weather, the
vibrant green leaves offered a stark contrast to the gray sky. We decided to head back home
before the downpour became any worse.

SIGNAL WORDS

 Strong
 Heavy
 Make
 Take
 Deeply

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