Collocations
Collocations
Collocations
lexical studies.
topic: collocation and collocational
range
What is a collocation?
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". Look at these examples:
It is easier for our brains to remember and use language in chunks or blocks rather than
as single words.
Be aware of collocations, and try to recognize them when you see or hear them.
When you learn a new word, write down other words that collocate with it (remember
rightly, remember distinctly, remember vaguely, remember vividly).
Revise what you learn regularly. Practise using new collocations in context as soon as
possible after learning them.
Learn collocations in groups that work for you. You could learn them by topic (time,
number, weather, money, family) or by a particular word (take action, take a chance,
take an exam).
You can find information on collocations in any good learner's dictionary. And you can
also find specialized dictionaries of collocations.
Tell me who you go with and I'll tell you who you are
Saying
Types of collocation
There are several different types of collocation made from combinations of verb, noun,
adjective etc. Some of the most common types are:
Sample Collocations
There are several different types of collocation. Collocations can be adjective + adverb,
noun + noun, verb + noun and so on. Below you can see seven main types of collocation
in sample sentences.
1. adverb + adjective
2. adjective + noun
3. noun + noun
5. verb + noun
At first her eyes filled with horror, and then she burst into tears.
7. verb + adverb
She placed her keys gently on the table and sat down.
On this page you can find a few short lists of common collocations to give you more of
an idea about them. Many good learner's dictionaries show collocations associated with
specific words. There are also dictionaries of collocations, though these are more
difficult to find.
Verb collocations
1. have do make
2. have a bath
3. have a drink
5. have a haircut
6. have a holiday
7. have a problem
8. have a relationship
9. have a rest
12. do business
13. do nothing
123. go astray
124. go bad
125. go bald
126. go bankrupt
127. go blind
128. go crazy
129. go dark
130. go deaf
131. go fishing
132. go mad
133. go missing
134. go on foot
135. go online
137. go overseas
138. go quiet
139. go sailing
140. go to war
204. go bankrupt
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