In this article, we delve into the significance of collocations and offer a complimentary PDF that contains the most frequently used English collocations. Keep reading to learn more!
Mastering English involves more than just understanding individual words; it requires a grasp of collocations.
Collocations represent the natural grouping of words often used together.
Consider the instance of denoting an abundance of slowly moving vehicles on the road. In English, we typically use the term “heavy traffic.” We wouldn’t opt for phrases like “thick traffic” or “intensive traffic.”
Other typical collocations in the English language include “pay attention,” “fast food,” “make an effort,” and “take the IELTS test.”
Collocations with MAKE
- Make arrangements
- Make an attempt
- Make bed
- Make believe
- Make change
- Make choice
- Make a comment
- Make a complaint
- Make a decision
- Make a demand
- Make a difference
- Make an effort
- Make an exception
- Make an excuse
- Make an inquiry
- Make a fool of yourself
- Make a fortune
- Make friends
- Make a fuss
- Make a journey
- Make love
- Make a mess
- Make a mistake
Collocations with GET
- Get a call
- Get a joke
- Get a ticket
- Get a letter
- Get a cold
- Get a shock
- Get a dark
- Get a clue
- Get a tan
- Get a job
- Get out of breath
- Get drunk
- Get started
- Get fired
- Get cool
- Get pregnant
- Get hungry
- Get one’s hair cut
- Get together
- Get a right
Collocations with HAVE
- Have a bath
- Have a drink
- Have a good time
- Have a haircut
- Have a holiday
- Have a problem
- Have a relationship
- Have a rest
- Have lunch
- Have sympathy
Collocations with SAY
- Say hello
- Say good morning
- Say good afternoon
- Say something
- Say nothing
- Say so
- Say a few words
- Say no more
- Say for sure
- Say for certain
- Say a prayer
- Say yes
- Say no
Collocations with TELL
- Tell somebody one’s name
- Tell somebody the way
- Tell somebody so
- Tell a secret
- Tell a joke
- Tell a lie
- Tell one from another
- Tell someone’s fortune
- Tell a story
- Tell the difference
- Tell the truth
- Tell the time
- Tell your name
Collocations with ASK
- Ask a question
- Ask a favor
- Ask the price
- Ask the time
- Ask after somebody
- Ask around
- Ask for something
- Ask for somebody
- Ask for advice
- Ask for directions
- Ask permission
- Ask somebody out
- Ask about
Collocations with SAVE
- Save electricity
- Save energy
- Save money
- Save someone the trouble
- Save a penalty
- Save space
- Save time
- Save yourself the trouble
- Save lives
- Save someone a seat
- Save a short
- Save the environment
- Save something
- Save someone’s life
- Save one’s strength
- Save something to a disk
Collocations with TAKE
- Take a break
- Take a chance
- Take a look
- Take a rest
- Take a seat
- Take a taxi
- Take an exam
- Take notes
- Take someone’s place
Collocations with COME
- Come close
- Come complete with
- Come early
- Come first
- Come into view
- Come last
- Come late
- Come on time
- Come prepared
- Come right back
- Come second
- Come to a compromise
- Come to a decision
- Come to an agreement
- Come to an end
- Come to a standstill
- Come to terms with
- Come to a total of
- Come under attack
Collocations with CATCH
- Catch a ball
- Catch a bus
- Catch a chill
- Catch a cold
- Catch a thief
- Catch fire
- Catch sight of
- Catch someone’s attention
- Catch someone’s eye
- Catch the flu
Collocations with BREAK
- Break a habit
- Break a leg
- Break a promise
- break a record
- Break a window
- Break someone’s heart
- Break the ice
- Break the law
- Break the news to someone
- Break the rules
Collocations with PAY
- Pay a fine
- Pay attention
- Pay by credit card
- Pay cash
- Pay interest
- Pay someone a compliment
- Pay someone a visit
- Pay the bill
- Pay the price
- Pay your respects
Collocations with KEEP
- Keep in touch
- Keep track of
- Keep tabs on
- Keep in mind
- Keep something to yourself
- Keep someone
- Keep someone’s place
- Keep someone posted
- Keep it up
- Keep it down
- Keep up
- Keep your job
- Keep safe
- Keep someone company
- Keep something on the down low
- Keep a secret
- Keep a promise
- Keep a diary
- Keep a journal
- Keep the change
- Keep score
- Keep your balance
- Keep someone in check
- Keep an appointment
- Keep away
- Keep pace
- Keep calm
- Keep the quite
- Keep records
- Keep animals
- Keep up the good work
