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Collocations

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 "Vocabulary is a matter of word-building as well as word-using".

                                                                                       - David Crystal

Words can be used in different ways. The only thing to know is how to use the words correctly as framed in the particular concept. Here is a topic "Collocations". One can improve their Vocabulary by not only learning certain terms but also one have to learn how words/phrases are used in a combinations together to form a proper sentence. To learn it let us dive into this topic..


A "Collocation" is a word/phrase used with another word/phrase together that sounds correct based on the context. These word combinations often occur in the form as adjective + noun, verb + noun, and noun + verb pairs. Each collocation is explained with an example. To know more let us continue reading.

1.Adjective + Noun:

  Eg: Pocket money (here adjective - pocket, noun - money)

  Sentence: My Mother gave me pocket money.


 2.Verb + Noun:

  Eg: Share the money (here verb - share, noun - the money)

  Sentence: Let us share the money.


3.Noun + Verb:

  Eg: A Lion roars(here noun - A Lion, verb - roars)

  Sentence: A Lion roars in the forest.

Various Collocations can be made with words. Here are few examples to get an idea.

I.Collocations using Do

1. Do your best

2. Do someone a favor

3. Do nothing

4. Do great things

II.Collocations using Pay

1. Pay attention

2. Pay the bill

3. Pay by credit card

4. Pay your fees

III.Collocations using Time

1. Free time

2. Save time

3. Spend some time

4. Run out of time

IV.Collocations using Save

1. Save money

2. Save water

3. Save yourself from trouble

4. Save nature

Hope everyone have understood about collocations. Use words based on the context using collocations. Start using it while writing and speaking. Sharing what you learnt with your friends will make you well-versed in your learning which is a double profit.

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