Collocations
Collocations
Explore English words that belong together, with meanings, examples, and sentence practice. Browse by CEFR level or pattern, and add collocations to your deck for regular review.
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Verb + noun(2)
Adjective + noun(31)
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superlative degree
the adjective or adverb form expressing the highest or lowest degree in a comparison
sure thing
an outcome or opportunity considered certain to succeed
total darkness
a state in which no light is visible
unemployed people
people who do not have paid work and are seeking it
upper balcony
the higher or rearmost balcony seating area in a theater
vast majority
a proportion that is much larger than half of a group
visible light
electromagnetic radiation that human eyes can detect
western culture
customs, ideas, and artistic traditions associated with Europe and North America
worn spot
an area damaged or reduced by repeated rubbing or use
written communication
the sharing of information through handwritten or printed text
yellowish pink
a pink color with a slight yellow tint
absolute guarantee
a firm assurance that leaves no room for exceptions or doubt
absolute loyalty
complete and unwavering support for a person or cause
abundant supply
a large quantity of something readily available
aggressive businessman
a man in business who pursues opportunities forcefully and competitively
alcoholic drink
a beverage that contains alcohol
amazing amount
a quantity large enough to cause surprise or admiration
amusing fellow
a man whose words or behavior make other people laugh
back row
the line of seats or people furthest from the front
barefoot boy
a male child wearing no shoes or socks
bitter sorrow
deep sadness that feels especially painful or hard to accept
challenging task
a piece of work difficult enough to test someone's skills
cheerful greeting
a friendly welcome that expresses happiness and good spirits
colorful character
a person whose unusual behavior or personality makes them memorable
competitive examination
a test in which candidates' results determine who receives limited places or jobs
conscious policy
a deliberate plan chosen with awareness of its purpose and effects
considerable extent
a large area or a substantial degree of something
courageous action
something done despite fear or danger because it is believed to be right
deep sigh
a long, noticeable outward breath expressing a strong feeling
delicate flavor
a subtle, gentle taste that is not strong or overpowering
delicious taste
a flavor that gives great pleasure when eaten or drunk
Noun + noun(39)
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sunday school
religious instruction, usually for children, held on Sunday
swim meet
a swimming competition involving several swimmers or teams
symphony orchestra
a large orchestra equipped to perform symphonies and similar works
target practice
practice aimed at improving accuracy when shooting at targets
television monitor
a screen used to check a television signal or program during production
text editor
a computer application for creating and modifying text files
time interval
the amount of time between two specified moments
toffee apple
an apple coated in a hard sweet layer, usually served on a stick
tomato concentrate
tomato pulp thickened by removing much of its water
tourist attraction
a place or feature that visitors travel to see
trash pile
a heap of discarded waste
tuna fish
tuna used as food
turning point
an event that changes the direction of a situation significantly
vacancy rate
the proportion of available rental units that are currently unoccupied
variety show
an entertainment program combining different short acts, such as music and comedy
victory celebration
an event or activity held to express joy after winning
volunteer work
unpaid activity done willingly to help other people or a community
war effort
the combined activities and resources used to support a country during a war
water supply
the source and system that provide water for people to use
wax crayon
a colored drawing stick made mainly from wax
wedding ceremony
the formal event in which two people get married
weight loss
a decrease in a person's or animal's body weight
wind sock
a tapered cloth tube that shows wind direction by the way it extends in the air
wine waiter
a restaurant employee responsible for serving wine and advising guests about it
winter melon
a long-keeping variety of muskmelon with pale flesh and a smooth rind
wire wool
a mass of fine metal fibers used for scrubbing or polishing
wrapping paper
paper used to cover or wrap objects
wrist watch
a small timepiece worn on a strap around the wrist
writing assignment
a task requiring someone to produce a piece of writing
youth hostel
inexpensive lodging intended especially for young travelers
autumn leaves
the leaves that change color or fall during autumn
beaver fur
the dense, soft hair covering a beaver, also used as a material
body image
the way a person thinks and feels about their own physical appearance
book jacket
a removable paper cover that protects a book and carries information about it
career ladder
a sequence of increasingly senior positions within a working life
cliff diving
the sport of jumping from a cliff into water below
comfort food
familiar food that creates feelings of reassurance, pleasure, or home
crown prince
a male royal officially designated as next in line to the throne
crown princess
a woman officially designated as next in line to inherit a royal throne
Verb + adverb(9)
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stretch out
to extend the body or limbs, or lie with them extended
swell up
to become abnormally larger or puffy
toss out
to throw something away or discard it
trim down
to reduce the size or amount of something
went ahead
continued with a planned action despite a difficulty or objection
appear shortly
to become available or visible within a brief time
bent double
bent forward so far that the upper body folds toward the legs
came across
communicated a message or impression that other people could understand
chip in
to contribute money or effort toward a shared purpose
Adverb + adjective(10)
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well aware
knowing and understanding something clearly
well pleased
very satisfied or happy with an outcome
absolutely magnificent
extremely impressive or beautiful
absolutely stunning
remarkably beautiful or impressive
accidentally damaged
harmed through an unintended action or event
altogether new
completely different from what existed or was used before
beautifully dressed
wearing attractive clothes arranged with care
clearly evident
easy to notice or recognize without uncertainty
commonly used
employed frequently or by many people
dangerously close
near enough to create a serious risk of harm