Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with child in American Collocation
child
noun
countable
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
/tʃaɪld/
of a particular age
adolescent
little
newborn
preschool
school-aged
small
teenage
young
We provide educational services for preschool children.
with problems
abused
at-risk
disabled
disadvantaged
neglected
special-needs
underprivileged
vulnerable
We have raised millions of pounds to help disadvantaged children.
The experts say that those who look after pre-school children can take at least two special-needs children in a group of 26 children.
Drama can also boost the confidence and communication skills of children with special needs.
badly behaved
badly behaved
delinquent
difficult
naughty
problem
spoiled
There are shortages of money, trained staff ,and suitable foster carers for difficult children.
become the parent of a child
adopt
father
give birth to
have
He married twice and fathered nine children.
be responsible for the care and education of a child
bring up
care for
look after
raise
The average cost of raising a child has risen to £165,000.
relating to the protection of children
care
protection
welfare
We need a system where child protection comes first.
relating to social problems some children face
abuse
malnutrition
maltreatment
poverty
trafficking
Debt is often a major contributing factor to household violence and child abuse.