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Plural
collocations
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a particular combination of words that are used together very often
Collocation refers to the habitual combination of words that frequently occur together in a language. These combinations may involve two or more words that are often used in close proximity to convey specific meanings or to sound more natural to native speakers. For example, in English, one might say "make a decision" rather than "do a decision", or "strong coffee" instead of "powerful coffee". Understanding collocations is important for language learners and speakers, as it helps them use words in ways that sound more fluent and idiomatic. Collocations can vary between languages and can change over time, reflecting the dynamic nature of language use.
- In language learning, understanding collocations helps in using words in their most natural and common combinations.
- She studied collocations to improve her fluency and sound more like a native speaker.
- He found that learning collocations was more effective than memorizing individual vocabulary words.
- Using incorrect collocations can make a sentence sound awkward or unnatural.
- The teacher explained the meaning of each collocation.
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the action of placing objects or elements close together or side by side
- The collocation of chairs around the table created a welcoming space.
- Designers considered the collocation of colors on the wall.
- The map shows the collocation of landmarks in the city.
- Proper collocation of equipment ensures efficient workflow.
- The collocation of artworks in the gallery was carefully planned.
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