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    collocate

    verb

    • 1. (of a word) be habitually juxtaposed with another with a frequency greater than chance: "‘maiden’ collocates with ‘voyage’"
    • 2. place side by side or in a particular relation: rare "McAndrew was a collocated facility with Argentia Naval Station"

    noun

    • 1. a word that is habitually juxtaposed with another with a frequency greater than chance: "collocates for the word ‘mortgage’ include ‘lend’ and ‘property’"

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  2. Sep 21, 2023 · What is a Collocation. Collocation is a term in English that refers to the way some words naturally go together more often than others. In simple words, collocations are pairs or groups of words that are often used together. These word combinations sound “right” to native English speakers.

  3. May 29, 2024 · A collocation is made up of two or more words that are commonly used together in English. Think of collocations as words that usually go together. There are different kinds of collocations in English.

  4. May 23, 2024 · A collocation occurs when two words group together so often that their grouping cannot be just a random occurrence. It is, therefore, an element of linguistics and is specific to any one language. This means the collocation of two words such as ‘lily livered’ in another language will have no meaning, while it means 'cowardly' and 'weak' in English.

  5. Nov 21, 2023 · A collocation is a group of two or more words that are often used together to convey a specific meaning. These words have been used together for so long that...

  6. Mar 26, 2024 · Collocate is a verb that describes the action of placing items or elements side by side or in a particular relation to one another. It is often used in the context of linguistic analysis, where it signifies the arrangement of words that frequently occur together in a language, but it can also apply to the arrangement of other items ...

  7. Oct 30, 2023 · Collocations are words that are commonly used together in natural-sounding English. For example, “make a mistake” and “take a break” are collocations. Using collocations correctly can make your English sound more fluent and natural.

  8. Oct 21, 2023 · Collocations are words that usually go together. Let’s face it: English is difficult. One word can have many different meanings, but limited collocations. You can play squash, you can eat squash, or you can squash a bug.

  9. Aug 28, 2023 · Colocation is a fascinating aspect of language that involves certain words or phrases naturally occurring together in a way that native speakers find both intuitive and correct. These word pairings...

  10. May 13, 2024 · Collocative meanings consist of the associations of a word based on account of the meaning of words which tend to occur in its specific environment, e.g. affection and fondness share the similarity in the meaning. But both words may be distinguished by the range of nouns with which they co-occur or collocate. Thematic Meaning

  11. Oct 26, 2023 · Collocations are an essential part of the English language. They are two or more words that often appear together and form a natural combination. Collocations can be made up of verbs, nouns, adjectives, and adverbs, and they are a crucial aspect of fluency in English.