Collocations

Within the area of [|corpus linguistics], **collocation** is defined as a sequence of words or terms which co occur more often than would be expected by chance. Collocation comprises the restrictions on how words can be used together, for example which prepositions are used with particular verbs, or which verbs and nouns are used together. Collocations are examples of [|lexical units]. Collocations should not be confused with [|idioms]. (Wikipedia) So here you will find some'collocations' which often come up in exams and in life.

Study and learning, Work, Business

Feelings and emotions; Houses, flats and rooms; Eating and drinking; Films and books.

Music; Sport; Health and illness; Computers

People: character and behaviour; People: Physical appearance; Families; Relationships

Weather; Travel; Countryside; Towns and cities

Types of collocations; Register; Intensifying verbs; Everyday verbs; Synonyms and confusing verbs


 * yes and no || "Do you agree?" "Well, **yes and no.** There are some....." ||
 * black and white || **"**Not everything in life is **black and white."** ||
 * on your own || Jim couldn't come to the cinema so I went **on my own** ||
 * all by myself, yourself etc.. || Jim couldn't come to the cinema so I went **by myself.** ||
 * as a whole || The first track is a little mad but **as a whole** his new album is fantastic ||
 * for a while || We met **for a while**. (for a short or long time) ||
 * on the whole || The situation could have been worse **on the whole** (generally) ||
 * by and large || **By and large**, the play was a success. (for the most part) ||