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Colloca�on: 2500+ Colloca�ons List from A-Z with Examples
Verb Colloca�ons List
Colloca�ons with Ask a favour, a ques�on, about, a�er somebody, for advice, for direc�ons, for something, permission, sb out, if/ whether
Colloca�ons with Break a bone/ your arm, a code, a habit, a law, a leg, a promise, a record, a window, even, free, ground, loose, new ground, news, one’s fall, someone’s heart, the bank, the ice, the mold, the news to someone, the rules, the silence, the spell, wind
Colloca�ons with Catch (on) fire, a ball, a bus/ a train, a chill, a cold, a glimpse, a thief, a whiff, sight of, someone Red-Handed, someone In The Act, someone’s a�en�on, someone’s eye, the flu, you Later!, your breath
Colloca�ons with Come clean about, close, complete with, early, first, into view, last, late, on �me, prepared, right back, to a compromise, to a conclusion, to a decision, to a realiza�on, to a stand s�ll (idiom), to a stop,to an areement, to an end, to life, to sb’s rescue, to terms with, under a�ack, up with
Colloca�ons with Do a course, a deal, a favour, a good/great/terrible job, a report, anything/something/everything, badly, be�er, business, crosswords, damage, exercise, experiments, good, gymnas�cs, harm, homework, laundry, nothing, research, someone a favour, something right, something wrong, sums, the cleaning, the cooking, the dishes, the housework, the ironing, the math, the maximum, the minimum, the paperwork, the right thing, the shopping, the washing up, well, work, your best, your duty, Your hair, your makeup, your nails
Colloca�ons with Get a call, a chance, a clue, a cold, degree/ a diploma, a job, a joke, a letter (receive), a shock, a splitting headache, a tan, a ticket, a/the right, angry, changed (change clothes), cool, dark, divorced/, dressed/ undressed, drunk, enthusiastic, fired, frightened, ge�ng dark, good/top/bad marks, home (arrive), hot (ter),
hungry, into trouble, lost, married, nowhere, old, one’s hair cut, out of breath, permission, pregnant, ready for, sleep, started, stuck in a traffic jam, the impression, the message, the sack, the �cket (buy), �red, to
sleep, together, upset, wet, worried
Colloca�ons with Give a call (a ring, a buzz), a chance, a choice, a damn, a hand, a headache, a hug or kiss, a lecture or speech or performance, a ride, advice, an answer, an example, an idea, an opinion, birth, credit, evidence, no�ce, permission, priority, rise to, sb a call, sb a chance, sb a li�, sth a go, the impression, thought (to),up, up hope, way
Colloca�ons with Go abroad, astray, bad, bald, bankrupt, blind, crazy, deaf, finishing, insane (idiom), mad/angry, missing, on a date, on a picnic, on foot, online, out of business, of fashion, overseas, quiet, sailing, smoothly, to the beach/to the movie, to war
Colloca�ons with Have a baby, a backache, a bad fall, a bad temper, a bath, a birthday, a bite, a break, a business trip, a busy day, a career/a goal, a chance, a chat, a cold, a compe��on, a confronta�on, a conversa�on/chat, a cup of tea/ coffee, a dance, a day off, a depression/etc, a discussion, a dispute, a doubt, a dream, a drill, a drink, a feeling, a fight, a fit, a game, a glass of wine, a go, a goal, a good �me, a good/nice/etc day!, a great weekend, a haircut, a hard �me, a headache, a holiday, a jacuzzi, a jog, a laugh, a lecture, a lesson, a lie down, a limp, a lisp, a listen, a look, a massage, a meal, a mee�ng, a moment, a nap, a night mare, a party/ concert, a passion for, a plan, a problem,a quarrel, a rela�onship, a rest, a ride, a right, a run, a safe journey, a salad, a sandwich, a scrub, a shave, a shower, a smell, a snack, a snooze, a stretch, a stroke, a swim, a talk, a taste, a temperature, a think, a touch, a try, a walk, a wash,a wish, a word, a workout, access (to), an accident, an appointment with, an argument, an effect (on), an energy bar, an event, an exam, an excuse, an experience, an ice-cream,an idea, an interview, an opportunity, breakfast/lunch/dinner, difficulty, faith, food, fun/a good �me, no educa�on, no fear, pa�ence, rest, room, self-esteem, sex, skills, some sugar/ milk, something to eat, soul, success, sympathy, the chance (to), �me, trouble, work
Colloca�ons with Keep a diary, a promise, a secret, an appointment, calm, control, in touch, quiet, records, score, someone’s place, the change, your balance
Colloca�ons with Make a break with somebody, a bed, a bundle (idiom), a cake, a call, a choice, a comment, a complaint, a confession/an admission, a contract, a cup of tea, a deal, a decision, a difference, a discovery, a dress, a fire, a fool of yourself, a fortune, a fuss, a habit, a joke, a list, a living, a mess, a mistake, a move, a note (of), a pass at, a phone call, a point, a predic�on, a presenta�on, a profit, a promise, a recovery, a remark, a reserva�on, a rude gesture, a salad, a sales call, a sandwich, a snack, a sound, a speech, a statement, a sugges�on, a takeover bid, a tea, a threat, amends, an agreement, an allusion, an appearance, an appointment, an arrangement, an a�empt, an effort, an enquiry, an excep�on, an excuse, an impression, an objec�on, an observa�on, an offer, arrangements, believe, breakfast/lunch/dinner, changes, coffee, contact, ends meet, food, friends, fun of someone, furniture, love, money, noise, one’s bow, one’s own way back, peace, plans, progress, an effort, room, sb feel sth, sense, someone angry/mad/happy/sad, sth easy, sure, the bed, �me, tracks, trouble, up, up your mind, war, your bed
Colloca�ons with Pay a bill, a fine, a visit, a�en�on, by credit card, cash, interest, one’s respects, someone a compliment, someone a visit
Colloca�ons with Save electricity, energy, lives, money, one’s strength, someone a seat, someone’s life, something, space, �me, yourself the trouble
Colloca�ons with Say a few words, a word, for certain/sure, good morning/a�ernoon, goodbye, hello, no more, nothing, something, sorry, yes/no
Colloca�ons with Take (sb) to court, (sb’s) temperature, a bite, a bow, a break, a call, a chance, a class, a decision (make), a holiday, a lesson, a look, a message, a nap, a number, a photo/ a photograph, a picture, a rest, a risk, a seat, a shower (have), a step, a taxi/bus/train/plane, a test, a while/ a minute/ five minutes, ac�on, advantage (of), advice, ages, an exam/ a test/ a course, an opportunity, care, care of, charge, drugs, exercise, hostage, medicine, notes, no�ce, part, place, pride in, prisoner, sb’s place, someone’s temperature, �me, �me of (away form work for holidays or to do sth), turns, up space, your �me
Colloca�ons with Tell a joke, a lie, a secret, a story, sb the �me, the difference, the future, the �me, the truth, your name,
Other Verb + Noun Colloca�ons Abuse drugs, Accept (a) defeat, Accept a challenge, Accept an apology, Accept an invita�on, Accept responsibility, Achieve a goal, Admit defeat, Against the law, Answer a le�er, Answer a prayer, Answer a ques�on, Answer an adver�sement, Answer the door, Answer the phone, Apply for a job, A�ract a�en�on, A�ract sb’s a�en�on, Balance a budget, Bear a resemblance (to sb/sth), Beat a record, Beat to death, Blow your nose, Book a flight, Boost morale, Bring about change, Bring a�en�on to, Bring to an end, Bring to jus�ce, Call a mee�ng, Call a name, Call a strike, Call an elec�on, Call a�en�on to, Call in sick, Call sb names, Call the police, Carry weight, Cast a spell, Cast a vote, Cast doubt, Cause trouble, Change course, Change the subject, Change your mind, Claim responsibility, Close the gap, Commit suicide, Conduct research, Consider a possibility, Cost a fortune, Cover costs, Cross sb’s mind, Cut costs, Declare war, Deliver a baby, Doesn’t ma�er, Drop the subject, Earn a living, Eke out a living, Enter a plea, Enter poli�cs, Exceed expecta�ons, Express concern, Express interest (in), Extend a deadline, Face a challenge, Face the fact(s), Fail miserably, Fall in love, Fight a fire, Fight a war, Fight corrup�on, Fill a gap, Fill in a form, Find �me, Fire a shot, Follow a pa�ern, Follow advice, Follow direc�ons, Follow instruc�ons, Gain access, Hold a referendum, Hold an elec�on, Hold an inquiry, Hold hands, Hold office, Hold sb hostage, Hold sb prisoner, Hold talks, Hurt sb’s feelings, Impose condi�ons, Impose restric�ons, Impose sanc�ons, Issue a permit, Join a club, Join forces, Join the army, Jump to a conclusion, Kick a goal, Kill �me, Know the score, Lay the roundwork, Lead the field, Lead the way/, Lead the world, Lead to believe, Leading role, Leave a message, Leave home, Leave school, Light a fire, Live at home, Lose a game, Lose a job, Lose control, Lose faith, Lose hope, Lose interest, Lose money, Lose weight, Lose your life, Lose your temper, Love dearly, Meet a need, Meet a standard, Meet a target, Meet opposi�on, Meet with approval, Miss a flight, Miss a goal, Miss an opportunity, Obey an order, Offer a job, Offer an explana�on, Offer condolences, Offer your services, Open an account, Open an inves�ga�on, Open fire, Owe an apology, Owe an explana�on, Pack a suitcase, Part company, Pass (the) �me, Pass a law, Pass a test, Pass the �me, Pick your nose,Place an order, Play a part, Play music, Pose a
Accused of, Afraid of, Ashamed of, Aware of, Capable of, Certain of, Clever of, Conscious of, Envious of, Fond of, Free of, Frightened of, Full of, Generous of, Guilty of, Hopeful of, In charge of, In danger of, In favor of, Innocent of, Jealous of, Kind of, Made of, Nasty of, Nervous of, Nice of, Proud of, Rid of, Scared of, Selfish of, Sensible of, Sick of, Silly of, Stupid of, Sure of, Suspicious of, Tired of, True of, Typical of, Unkind of
Adjec�ve + FOR Eligible for, Eager for, Late for, Mean for, Qualified for, Thankful for, Concerned for, Clever for, Happy for, True for, Good for, Free for, Bad for, Difficult for, Grateful for, Hard for, Known for, Notorious for, Prepared for, Ready for, Renowned for, Responsible for something, Serious for, Suitable for, Thirsty for, Famous for / something, Sorry for
Adjec�ve + ABOUT Angry about, Annoyed about, Anxious about, Careful about, Careless about, Certain about, Concerned about, Crazy about, Curious about, Depressed about, Enthusias�c about, Excited about, Furious about, Guilty about, Happy about, Hopeful about, Mad about, Nervous about, Obsessed about, Op�mis�c about, Pessimis�c about, Puzzled about, Sensi�ve about, Serious about, Sorry about, Sure about, Sympathe�c about, Terrible about, Upset about, Worried about, Wrong about
Adjec�ve + AT Amazed at, Angry at, Annoyed at, Awful at, Bad at, Brilliant at, Clever at, Delighted at, Disappointed at, Excellent at, Excited at, Good at, Hopeless at, Mad at, Presented at, Skilled at, Successful at, Surprised at. Terrible at, Slow at, Lucky at
Adjec�ve + BY Amazed by, Delighted by, Disturbed by, Excited by, Fascinated by, Impressed by, Inspired by, Selfish by, Shocked by, Surprised by
Adjec�ve + IN Comfortable in, Connected in, Disappointed in, Experienced in, Interested in, Polite/impolite in, Present in, Skilled in, Slow in, Successful in, Talented in
Adjec�ve + FROM Different from, Safe from, Rude from, Free from
Adjec�ve + TO Happy to, Delighted to, Pleased to, Concerned to, Familiar to, Proud to, Kind to, Rude to, Scared to, Free to, Good to, Nasty to, Nice to, Unkind to, Accustomed to, Addicted to, Allergic to, Anxious to, Apposed to, A�ached to, Beneficial to, Cruel to, Curious to, Disappointed to, Eager to, Eligible to, Exposed to, Faithful to, Grateful to, Iden�cal to, Immune to, Indifferent to, Inferior to, Keen to, Late to, Limited to, Married to, Mean to, Polite/impolite to, Qualified to, Related to, Relevant to, Sad to, Sensi�ve to, Similar to, Slow to, Superior to, Sympathe�c to, Thankful to, Unreasonable to, Wrong to
Verbs + Preposi�ons
Verb + FOR Account for, Admire for, Allow for, Apologize for, Ask for, Be for, Blame for, Care for, Charge for, Congratulate for, Count for, Earmark for, Excuse for, Forgive for, Keep for, Pay for, Pray for, Prepare for, Scold for, Search for, Subs�tute for, Thank for, Vote for, Vouch for, Wait for, Wish for, Work for
Verb + TO Add to, Admit to, Answer to, Apologize to, Appeal to, Apply oneself to, Ask to, A�end to, A�ribute to, Be resigned to, Belong to, Commit to, Complain to, Confess to, Consent to, Contribute to, Devote to, Explain to, Happen to, Introduce to, Invite to, Lend to, Listen to, Look forward to, Ma�er to, Object to, Pray to, Prefer to, React to, Refer to, Resort to, Respond to, See to, Speak to, Subject to, Subscribe to, Talk to, Travel to, Compare to
Verb + ON Agree on, Base on, Be on, Blame on, Comment on, Concentrate on, Congratulate on, Count on, Depend on, Elaborate on, Impose on, Insist on, Play on, Pride on, Rely on, Work on
Verb + ABOUT
Ask about, Concern about, Argue about, Be about, Boast about, Care about, Decide about, Dream about, Forget about, Know about, Laugh about, Protest about, Think about, Worry about
Verb + WITH Acquaint with, Agree with, Associate with, Charge with, Clu�er with, Coincide with, Collide with, Compare with, Comply with, Confront with, Confuse with, Cover with, Cram with, Deal with, Discuss with, Help with, Ingra�ate oneself with, Meet with, Pack with, Plead with, Provide with, Speak with, Talk with,Tamper with, Trust with
Verb + FROM Bar from, Benefit from, Borrow from, Derive from, Deter from, Differ from, Dis�nguish from, Distract from, Choose from, Come from, Escape from, Exempt from, Expel from, Emerge from, Expect from, Forbid from, Graduate from, Hear from, Hide from, Prevent from, Prohibit from, Protect from, Recover from, Refrain from, Rescue from, Resign from, Rest from, Result from, Save from, Separate from, Stem from, Stop from, Subtract from, Suffer from
Verb + IN Arrive in, Absorb in, Be engrossed in, Believe in, Confide in, Implicate in, Involve in, Par�cipate in, Result in, Specialize in, Succeed in, Trust in
Verb + OF | English Colloca�ons List Accuse of, Approve of, Consist of, Convict of, Get rid of, Remind of, Suspect of, Take advantage of, Take care of
Verb + AT | Colloca�ons List Work at, Arrive at, Glance at, Guess at, Hint at, Marvel at, Smile at, Stare at
Adverb + Adjec�ve
Absolutely necessary; Absolutely/u�erly(quite, really) alone, amazed, appalled, beau�ful, convinced, devastated, fantas�c, furious, impossible, miserable, ridiculous, stupid, wrong; Ac�vely involve; Badly hurt; Barely able (to do something); Blissfully unaware; Bi�erly cold, complain, cri�cise, disappointed, regret, resent; Blissfully ignorant; Completely amazed, different, fantas�c, strong; Dead �red; Deeply affected, ashamed, care, commi�ed, compe��ve, concerned, divided, hurt, moved, offended, regret, religiousm shocked, unhappy, worried; Drop-dead gorgeous; Fiercely compe��ve; Fully aware; Happily married; Highly controversial, dffec�ve, probable, profitable, recommended, successful, unlikely, unusual; Openly gay; Painfully shy, slow, thin; Perfectly normal; Pre�y good; Quietly confident; Quite good, right, sure; Readily available; Reasonably happy, priced, well; Ridiculously cheap, early, easy, long, small; Ruggedly handsome; Scared s�ff; Strongly argue, believe, condemn, deny, dislike, feel, influence, object, oppose, recommend, suggest, support; Very, extremely, incredibly, terribly, awfully, fairly, a bit(+ quite, really)+ weak/good/ surprised/angry
Adverb + Adverb
All alone, All along, All over, Almost certainly, Any more, Dead ahead, Not necessarily (so), Nowhere near, Only just, Pre�y well, Quite a lot, Quite enough, Quite o�en, Right away, Right now,
Adverb + Verb
Badly damage, Deeply rooted (in), Never knew, Quite agree, Strongly argue, Strongly condemn, Strongly deny, Strongly dislike, Strongly object, Strongly recommend, Strongly suggest, Strongly support
Adjec�ve + Noun
Absolute agony, despair; Ac�ve ingredient; Alphabe�cal order; Alterna�ve energy, medicine; Ar�ficial limb; Back pay, road, street, taxes, breath, diet, habit, loser, mood, temper; Balanced diet; Bare essen�als; Basic right; Best friends; Big brother | big sister, deal, decision, disappointment, dreamer, drinker, eater, impovement, mistake, money surprise, talker; Blind faith, loyality; Blind obedience; Blond hair; Brief chat; Bright color, future, idea; Broken home; Casual clothes, rela�onship; Certain amount; Chilly day / night / wind chilly weather, recep�on; Clear message, understanding; Clean energy; Common knowledge, language; Complete agreement, idiot; Daily life; Dead body, end, -end job; Deadly weapon; Deafening silence; Deep depression, devo�on, feeling, pockets, sleep, thought, trouble; Detailed descrip�on; Direct flight, quote; Dirty joke, laundry, player; Distant rela�ve; Dual na�onality; Early days, night, riser, start, answer, money, ques�on; Economic growth; Educa�onal game; Empty promises, words; Entry-level job;
surgery, Kitchen cabinet, Knowledge base, Labor camp, Law officer, Lead �me, Learning disability, Libera�on theology, Lie detector, Line item, Liquor license, Mail fraud, Management consul�ng, Market economy, Market gardening, Master sergeant, Money order, Motor vehicle, Murder charge, Murder convic�on, Music department, Music school, Muzzle loader, News organiza�on, News show, Null and void, Ocean current, Office block, Office hours, Office job, Old-growth forest, Opinion poll, Opposi�on party, Order book, Pack of cards, Package holiday, Pair work, Panic a�ack, Parking �cket, Pay increase, Peace and quiet, Peer group, Personality disorder, Personnel carrier, Piece of advice, Piece of equipment, Piece of informa�on, Piece of music, Piece of paper, Pipe bomb, Point of view, Pork barrel, Posi�on paper, Post office, Power poli�cs, Pressure group, Price compe��on, Proba�on officer, Produc�on cost, Produc�on line, Profit margin, Property right, Quality of life, Rap sheet, Rate of return, Release candidate, Rental income, Report card, Return address, Return flight, Return �cket, Road rage, Road safety, Room for improvement, Root cause, Root crop, Rubber check, Sausage party, Savings bond, School day, Search warrant, Security blanket, Sense of direc�on, Service charge, Service industry, Sex crime, Sex offender, Shock therapy, Shop floor, Shorthand typist, Shoulder , trap, Single entry, Small-town girl, Soup kitchen, Speed limit, Sports car, Stag night, Stock op�on, Street name, Study hall, Stun gun, Suicide bombing, Summit mee�ng, Surround sound, Tax break, Tax shelter, Tea leaf, Television reporter, Term paper, Tes�ng ground, Trade route, Trading floor, Transfer agent, Trial court, Trial lawyer, Vo�ng booth, Vo�ng machine, Vo�ng right, Vulture capitalist, War crime, War game, Water cannon, Word blindness, Word deafness, Word salad, Security forces
Verb + Verb
Can’t afford, Can’t help, Can’t stand, Come to expect, Cut and paste, Copy and paste, Come close (to)
Verb + Adverb
Act naturally, suspiciously; Agree wholeheartedly; Apologize profusely; Arrive on �me; Become increasingly; Behave properly; Bleed profusely; Come alive, along nicely, first, last; Complain bi�erly; Cook smt specially; Deal directly; Distribute widely; Dive headfirst; Divide equally; Do badly, well; Drive safely; Eat quickly; Exercise regularly; Fail miserably, sharply; Fare poorly; Fight hard; Figure prominently; Fit sb perfectly; Fluctuate wildly; Fold neatly; Get off lightly; Get up early; Go astray, badly, far, first, smoothly, upstairs; Guess correctly; Hit hard; Judge harshly; Know well; Laugh hysterically; Listen carefully; Love dearly; Made sth quickly; Mean well; Need badly; Overlook completely; Pass quickly; Pay extra; Perform live; Placed gently; Play brilliant; Prove conclusively; Publish widely; Rain hard; Rain heavily; Recommend highly; Rely heavily on; Remember rightly; Resume shortly; Run fast, quickly; Running late; Shout loudly; Sleep soundly; Solve easily; Speak clearly, so�ly; Spell correctly; Stare blankly; Start off slowly; Test thoroughly; Think aloud, cri�cally; Travel overseas; Treat well; Try hard; Value highly; Walk briskly; Wave fran�cally; Whispered so�ly; Work con�nuously, perfectly
Business Colloca�ons List
Annual turnover, Bear in mind, Break off nego�a�ons, Cease trading, Chair a mee�ng, Close a deal, Come to the point, Dismiss an offer, Draw a conclusion, Draw your a�en�on to, Go bankrupt, Go into partnership, Launch a new product, Lay off staff, Market forces, Sales figures, Take on staff
Time Colloca�ons List
Dead on �me, Free �me, From dawn �ll dusk, Make �me for, Great deal of �me, Past few weeks, Right on �me, Run out of �me, Save �me, Spare �me, Spend some �me, Take your �me, Time goes by, Time passes, Waste �me
