Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with example in American Collocation
example
noun
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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
US
/ɪɡˈzæmp(ə)l/
very good or clear
classic
clear
excellent
fine
good
obvious
perfect
prime
typical
Peru provides a prime example of how hurricane forecasts can be valuable.
unusual or interesting
notable
outstanding
striking
The free exchange of data is an outstanding example of international cooperation.
not good
bad
glaring
This is another glaring example of the company’s inefficiency.
common/rare
common
rare
Common examples are fear of snakes, birds, or insects.
cite
give
highlight
provide
quote
To cite a popular example, Europe has 73 air-traffic control centres, whereas the USA has only 20 to manage twice as many flights.