When I Use Collocation?

A collocation is two words which we use together as a set phrase. For example we say a “tall building” rather than a “high building”. We use collocations all the time in English, so learning and using them will make you sound more natural.

Where do we use collocation?

A collocation is a group of two or more words that are almost always put together to create a specific meaning. Using a different combination of words sounds unnatural or awkward. Some common collocations are: to make a mistake, but not to do a mistake.

How do you use collocation in a sentence?

The arrangement of the dishes involved the collocation of the silverware on the left side of the plate. Whereas Descartes made the union between them a violent collocation , Geulincx practically called it a miracle.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

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Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.