Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Collocation"
The meaning of "Collocation" in various phrases and sentences
Q:
What does Look at collocations for /law/.
i.e. A law is passed or implemented
と先生に言われたんですが、これはどういう意味ですか?
mean?
i.e. A law is passed or implemented
と先生に言われたんですが、これはどういう意味ですか?
mean?
A:
Collocationsは、よく一緒に使う言葉の事です。
Q:
What does When do you usually use this collocation: "nearly through"?
Is this correct? -> I'm nearly through here (= I'm just about done with this). Or it means smth went through? mean?
Is this correct? -> I'm nearly through here (= I'm just about done with this). Or it means smth went through? mean?
A:
It means “I’m almost done!/I’m almost out of here!”
Q:
What does the collocation “shrink them into perspective” mean? You have to do so much and there could be something wrong with every single one, everyday. You’ve got to minimise those things and shrink them into perspective. mean?
A:
Put them in proportion. Shrink means to make smaller and perspective here means to make the things easier to deal with
Q:
What does collocation mean?
A:
A collocation is a set of words that form a common phrase.
For example, "go out to eat" is a collocation. It is common for these words to be used together, and very uncommon to change one of the words. English speakers frequently say "go out to eat", but don't say "travel out to eat" or "go out to dine".
For example, "go out to eat" is a collocation. It is common for these words to be used together, and very uncommon to change one of the words. English speakers frequently say "go out to eat", but don't say "travel out to eat" or "go out to dine".
Q:
What does collocation mean?
A:
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Example sentences using "Collocation"
Q:
Please show me example sentences with I am studying adverb-adjective collocations. I studied 'relatively unscathed.' Can I use any adverbs to modify unscathed? Or is there an awkward adverb before unscathed? For example, can I say, very unscathed, or pretty unscathed? .
A:
No, you wouldn't want to use just any old adverb. Use adverbs that imply a relative sense, or a complete sense:
I escaped relatively unscathed.
I escaped more or less unscathed.
I escaped for the large part unscathed.
I escaped essentially unscathed.
I escaped rather unscathed.
I escaped pretty unscathed.
I escaped nearly unscathed.
I escaped almost completely unscathed.
I escaped mostly unscathed.
I escaped completely unscathed.
I escaped totally unscathed.
I escaped absolutely unscathed.
I escaped thoroughly unscathed.
But "very" is a awkward choice, I think.
I escaped relatively unscathed.
I escaped more or less unscathed.
I escaped for the large part unscathed.
I escaped essentially unscathed.
I escaped rather unscathed.
I escaped pretty unscathed.
I escaped nearly unscathed.
I escaped almost completely unscathed.
I escaped mostly unscathed.
I escaped completely unscathed.
I escaped totally unscathed.
I escaped absolutely unscathed.
I escaped thoroughly unscathed.
But "very" is a awkward choice, I think.
Q:
Please show me example sentences with "laden" and "...-laden"
I can't find its collocation with noun..
I can't find its collocation with noun..
A:
Yes, those semtences are correct.
The tables were laden with food.
The banks are laden with bad loans.
Many of their heavy industries are laden with debt.
He always comes back laden with presents for everyone.
The tables were laden with food.
The banks are laden with bad loans.
Many of their heavy industries are laden with debt.
He always comes back laden with presents for everyone.
Q:
Please show me example sentences with Which collocation is wrong? a) make a speech b) make my day c) make an experiment d) make the bed e) make sense f) make sure .
A:
c
We usually say "do an experiment"
We usually say "do an experiment"
Q:
Please show me example sentences with collocations with GO, Make,get and so on .
A:
I will GO to the store today to GET ingredients for the meal that I will MAKE tonight.
Synonyms of "Collocation" and their differences
Q:
What is the difference between collocation and phrasal verb ?
A:
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Q:
What is the difference between collocation and phrasal verbs ?
A:
Collocations are groups of words that are usually used together.
Examples:
Tough break
Heavy traffic
Phrasal verbs are a kind of collocation that combines a verb and another word. In other words, phrasal verbs are common word combinations that can form an action.
Examples:
Pay attention
Look straight
Make a difference
Examples:
Tough break
Heavy traffic
Phrasal verbs are a kind of collocation that combines a verb and another word. In other words, phrasal verbs are common word combinations that can form an action.
Examples:
Pay attention
Look straight
Make a difference
Translations of "Collocation"
Q:
How do you say this in English (UK)? When can I use: carry out? with which collocations? give me some examples please
A:
The soldier carried out the instructions from his superior officer.
At work I carry out everything I have to do by 12 o'clock.
John, can you carry out these items to the car as I am taking them round to a friend's house.
At work I carry out everything I have to do by 12 o'clock.
John, can you carry out these items to the car as I am taking them round to a friend's house.
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? collocation
A:
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Q:
How do you say this in English (UK)? ‘some...or other’ (what are the common phrases/ collocations of ‘some... or other’ in the UK?)
A:
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How do you say this in English (US)? collocation
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Q:
How do you say this in English (UK)? What collocation do you use with 'conundrum'?
Is 'to solve a conundrum' correct?
Is 'to solve a conundrum' correct?
A:
Yes
Other questions about "Collocation"
Q:
Please tell me the correct collocation:
A. pat yourself on the back = praise yourself
B. put yourself on the back = praise yourself
A. pat yourself on the back = praise yourself
B. put yourself on the back = praise yourself
A:
A is the answer.
A. pat yourself on the back = praise yourself
A. pat yourself on the back = praise yourself
Q:
Complete with verb-noun collocations and then write example sentences. :
concert;count;fool; *frog* ; motion; praise
1. have a frog* in your throat --> The examiner couldn't understand me because i had a grog in my throat.
2. lose ..... of sth -->
3. make a ..... of sb -->
4. propose a ..... -->
5. put on a ..... -->
6. shower sb with ..... -->
concert;count;fool; *frog* ; motion; praise
1. have a frog* in your throat --> The examiner couldn't understand me because i had a grog in my throat.
2. lose ..... of sth -->
3. make a ..... of sb -->
4. propose a ..... -->
5. put on a ..... -->
6. shower sb with ..... -->
A:
2. I lose count of ( ) when you interrupt me with your questions.
3. Don't make a fool of yourself dancing around in front of your grandmother.
4. He proposed a motion that the directors meet only twice a quarter.
5. BTS and Jimi Hendrix put on a concert together. How could I have missed that!
6. The artists were showered with praise for their talent .
3. Don't make a fool of yourself dancing around in front of your grandmother.
4. He proposed a motion that the directors meet only twice a quarter.
5. BTS and Jimi Hendrix put on a concert together. How could I have missed that!
6. The artists were showered with praise for their talent .
Q:
I’ve learned the collocation, “heavy rain”. but what if I use “rain” as a verb? still “it rains strongly” is unnatural? and I must say “it rains heavily”?
A:
@moriagedon
SaiTeja was joking about "weight." "Raining hard" sounds more natural than "raining heavily" just because that's what people usually say.
SaiTeja was joking about "weight." "Raining hard" sounds more natural than "raining heavily" just because that's what people usually say.
Q:
Could you please tell me some collocations that you often use in daily speech?
A:
20 collocations I can think of (off the top of my head) are:
do my homework
make a mistake
do my best
take a shower
lay the table
do the dishes
do my hair
cross the road
take a break
make a lot of noise
cast a vote
throw a party
save money
waste my time
spend time on sth
follow the rules
get a job
make a decision
make a mess
have an accident
do my homework
make a mistake
do my best
take a shower
lay the table
do the dishes
do my hair
cross the road
take a break
make a lot of noise
cast a vote
throw a party
save money
waste my time
spend time on sth
follow the rules
get a job
make a decision
make a mess
have an accident
Q:
this collocation was found just three times in this page Does this sound natural?
A:
"only" instead of "just" and "category" instead of "collocation"
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