collocation
gb/kɑləkˈeɪʃən/ us/kɑləkˈeɪʃən/
C1
English
kollokáció, szókapcsolat, egymás mellé helyezés, juxtapozíció
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
1
kollokáció
C1
szókapcsolat
B1
Usage pattern:
a collocation; a collocation of [word] (and) [word]; common/strong collocation
"Make a decision" is a common collocation in English.
A „make a decision” gyakori szókapcsolat az angolban.
Reading widely helps you pick up collocations naturally.
A sok olvasás segít, hogy természetes módon sajátítsd el a kollokációkat.
The teacher asked the class to underline the collocations in the text.
Learner examples
“Heavy rain” is a collocation.
A „heavy rain” egy szókapcsolat.
I want to learn more collocations in English.
Több angol szókapcsolatot akarok megtanulni.
Common mistake:
Often confused with "collaboration". Also confused with "co-location/colocation" (being in the same place).
Meaning
words that commonly go together
Collocations
common collocation
|strong collocation
|weak collocation
|natural collocation
|fixed collocation
|verb–noun collocation
|adjective–noun collocation
|learn collocations
|use collocations
|a collocation dictionary
Synonyms
word combination (General term; not necessarily conventional in a language.)
|
set phrase (Often more fixed and idiomatic than a typical collocation.)
Themes
language
|linguistics
|learning
Definition
Two or more words that are often used together.
A habitual combination of words that native speakers commonly use together (for example, a typical verb–noun or adjective–noun pairing).
NOUN
C2
FORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
the collocation of [thing] and [thing]; collocation with [something]
The collocation of bright colors and rough textures gives the design energy.
Az élénk színek és a durva felületek egymás mellé helyezése energiát ad a dizájnnak.
The essay relies on the collocation of two case studies to highlight the contrast.
Az esszé két esettanulmány egymás mellé állítására épít, hogy kiemelje az ellentétet.
Her photographs explore the collocation of nature and industry.
Learner examples
The artist used the collocation of two colors.
A művész két szín egymás mellé helyezését használta.
The collocation of the photos makes the page look busy.
A fotók egymás mellé rendezése zsúfolttá teszi az oldalt.
Common mistake:
In everyday contexts, speakers usually say "placement" or "arrangement" instead of "collocation".
Meaning
placing things close together
Collocations
the collocation of
|collocation with
|visual collocation
|the collocation of images
|a deliberate collocation
|an unusual collocation
Synonyms
juxtaposition (Emphasizes contrast created by placing things side by side.)
|
arrangement (Broader and more common; not necessarily side by side.)
Antonyms
separation (Keeping things apart rather than placing them together.)
Themes
writing
|arts
Definition
Putting things next to each other.
The act of placing or arranging things side by side or in close association, especially for comparison or effect.
Grammar
Dictionary form
collocation
IPA
GB/kɑləkˈeɪʃən/
US/kɑləkˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
col - loc - a - tion (4 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: collocation
- Plural: collocations
Word family
Forms
collocations
noun
Core family
collocate
verb
collocational
adjective
Advanced or less common
collocationally
adverb
collocator
noun
Expressions
No expressions linked to this entry yet.