Collocations in English
In this post we will share the basic things you need to know about collocations in English. Collocations are words that typically go together in English, forming a natural and idiomatic expression.
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They are combinations of words that are commonly used together, such as “make a mistake,” “have a shower,” “take a nap,” etc. Here are the important things to know about collocations:
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Fixed collocations: These are expressions that are always used together, such as “make a mistake,” “take a shower,” etc. It is important to note that the order of the words in fixed collocations cannot be changed.
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Semi-fixed collocations: These are expressions where the order of the words can be changed, but one word must come before the other, such as “strong coffee” or “coffee strong.”
Context-sensitive collocations: These are expressions where the word order can be changed based on the context, such as “fast car” or “car fast.”
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It’s important to note that collocations are a key aspect of natural English.Choosing the right collocation can greatly improve the fluency of your speech and writing.
However, learning collocations can be difficult as they are often learned through practice. There are no exact rules about them. It’s also important to be aware of collocations that are specific to certain regions or dialects.