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.
Phrases containing train, including its inflections. Clear word filter
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Verb + noun(7)
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catch a train
board a train in time before it departs
miss a train
to arrive too late to board a planned train
take a train
to travel somewhere by train
board a train
to get onto a train
train a dog
to teach a dog commands and appropriate behaviour
train a teacher
give professional training to someone to teach
train the brain
to improve cognitive ability through regular mental practice or exercise
Adjective + noun(4)
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express train
a fast train that stops at fewer stations than a regular service
high-speed train
a train capable of travelling at much greater speeds than conventional trains
freight train
a train used to carry goods rather than passengers
overnight train
a train that travels through the night, typically offering sleeping facilities