Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with arrival in American Collocation
arrival
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
US
/əˈraɪv(ə)l/
early
eventual
imminent
impending
late
punctual
safe
sudden
timely
unexpected
Mr Arbuthnot apologised profusely for his late arrival.
wait for the arrival of something
anticipate
await
expect
Russ found himself eagerly anticipating her arrival at the studio.
say or show something is arriving
announce
herald
mark
signal
A knock on the door heralds the arrival of a magnificent woman in a flowery dress.
be there when something arrives
celebrate
greet
welcome
witness
Thirty years ago I witnessed the arrival of the last steam train on this line.
make something’s arrival later/earlier
delay
hasten
This delayed our arrival at the next lesson.
plan the arrival of something
plan
schedule
timetable
Their plane’s arrival was scheduled for 12 noon.