Collocations
Collocations
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Verb + noun(4)
Adjective + noun(56)
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extraordinary circumstance
an unusual situation that falls outside what would normally be expected
extravagant praise
approval expressed in exaggerated or unusually generous terms
extreme point
a location at the farthest edge of something
faithful service
reliable and loyal work performed over a period of time
fantastic architecture
architecture with strange, imaginative forms that seem to belong to a fantasy
farthest frontier
the most distant boundary of an explored or settled region
fascinating story
a story that holds someone's attention through strong interest
fashionable clothing
clothes that follow styles currently considered attractive or popular
fecund imagination
an imagination that produces many ideas or inventions
festive occasion
an event marked by celebration and enjoyment
feudal lord
a nobleman who held authority over land and people in a feudal society
floral arrangement
flowers selected and positioned together as a decoration
flying saucer
an unidentified object in the sky described as resembling a flat round dish
fond embrace
a hug that expresses affection
foreign legion
a military unit formed from volunteers who come from other countries
foreign minister
a government official responsible for relations with other countries
foreign visitor
a visitor who comes from another country
foul language
rude or offensive words, especially swearing
frail humanity
human beings viewed as lacking moral strength or the ability to resist temptation
frank enjoyment
pleasure that is openly shown rather than hidden
free port
an area near a port where goods awaiting onward shipment can be stored without import duties
friendly neighborhood
an area where nearby residents behave warmly and helpfully toward one another
frightened horse
a horse that is feeling fear
frightening manner
a way of behaving or moving that causes fear
full complement
the complete number of people or things needed for a task
full moon
the lunar phase when the Moon's visible face appears completely illuminated
functional anatomy
the study of body structures in relation to the jobs they perform
generic term
a word or phrase that names a broad class rather than one specific member
genial sunshine
pleasantly warm and welcoming sunshine
geodesic line
a curve following a locally shortest route along a surface
glorious sunset
a sunset that looks exceptionally beautiful or impressive
good boxer
a boxer who performs skillfully in the sport
good citizenship
responsible and helpful behavior as a member of a community
good eyesight
the ability to see clearly and accurately
good workout
an exercise session that provides worthwhile physical effort
gorgeous view
a scene that looks very beautiful
graceful neck
a neck whose shape or movement looks elegant
grave accent
a written accent that slopes down from left to right above a vowel, as in è
gray substance
nervous tissue rich in nerve-cell bodies and unmyelinated fibers
grim despair
A deep and bleak feeling that a situation offers no hope.
grim determination
A firm and unsmiling resolve to continue despite serious difficulties.
handy gadget
A small device that makes a practical task easier.
healthful nutrition
Nourishment that supports health and normal bodily functioning.
heavy backpack
A backpack carrying enough weight to be difficult or tiring to carry.
heavy snowfall
A large amount of snow falling during a particular period.
heavy spar
The dense mineral barite, composed of barium sulfate.
hefty bonus
An unusually large extra payment in addition to normal earnings.
high forehead
A forehead extending a relatively long distance upward to the hairline.
high noon
Exactly midday, especially when emphasizing the sun's height or the time.
highest distinction
The greatest level of honor or recognition awarded for achievement.
homemade bread
Bread prepared and baked at home.
humid air
Air containing a relatively large amount of water vapor.
humorous vein
A manner or tone intended to amuse people.
hungry people
People who need or want food.
impenetrable fortress
A strongly defended building or place that attackers cannot enter.
impotent rage
Intense anger accompanied by an inability to act or change the situation.
Noun + noun(18)
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fairy tale
a children's story involving fairies, magic, or other imaginary beings
feather boa
a long, fluffy scarf made from feathers
food additive
a substance added to food to change its flavor, appearance, or keeping qualities
fox trot
a ballroom dance performed to music with a steady four-beat rhythm
friday night
the evening and nighttime period of Friday
gall bladder
a small organ beneath the liver that stores bile until it is needed for digestion
garter belt
a belt with hanging straps used to hold stockings up
gender identity
a person's internal sense of their own gender
ghost story
a fictional account involving ghosts or supernatural appearances
gospel singing
singing in a Christian religious musical style associated with gospel songs
gourd vine
a climbing or trailing plant that produces hard-rinded gourds
grapefruit juice
juice squeezed or extracted from grapefruit
gravy boat
a small pouring dish, often shaped like a boat, used to serve gravy
guard rail
A protective barrier along a road or other edge that helps prevent falls or collisions.
harbor seal
A small spotted seal commonly found along northern coasts.
heat prostration
Severe physical weakness or exhaustion caused by excessive heat.
hemp seed
A seed of the hemp plant, also used as a food ingredient.
hiv test
A medical test used to detect evidence of HIV infection.
Verb + adverb(6)
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face upward
to have the front or open side directed toward the sky or ceiling
fool around
to behave playfully or foolishly instead of acting seriously
get ahead
to become more successful or improve one's position
grind out
To produce something through repetitive and often tedious work.
hurt badly
To cause or experience a great deal of pain.
hush up
To keep an embarrassing or damaging matter from becoming publicly known.
Adverb + adjective(11)
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firmly based
securely supported on a solid foundation
fortunately rare
uncommon, which is considered a good thing
frequently used
used often or on many occasions
fully awake
completely awake and aware rather than still sleepy
furthest removed
least connected with the situation or subject being considered
generally inferior
of lower quality in most cases or respects
genetically transmissible
capable of being passed from parents to offspring through genes
greatly concerned
very worried or strongly interested in avoiding a bad result
happily unconscious
Unaware of an unpleasant fact and therefore free from worry about it.
hereto attached
Attached to this document or agreement.
highly controversial
Causing a great deal of strong disagreement.