Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with composition in American Collocation
composition
noun
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
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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
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/ˌkɑmpəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/
including everyone or everything
overall
The overall composition of the patient’s diet is relevant for their health.
exact
actual
exact
precise
Manufacturers can control the precise composition of the margarine.
of a particular type
botanical
chemical
ethnic
mineral
molecular
organic
political
They studied the chemical composition of stream and soil water in the area.
have an effect on the composition of something
affect
alter
change
improve
influence
Our thoughts and emotions affect the chemical composition in our brain.
find out the composition of something
determine
One of the concrete blocks was crushed to determine its exact composition.
group of people
audience
community
group
membership
population
team
workforce
Teachers should think carefully about the size and composition of groups when they are planning their lessons.
group of people who represent others
board
committee
council
government
Elections influence the composition of governments at all levels.
food
diet
food
The series of lectures covers the chemical composition of foods.