Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with extinction in American Collocation
extinction
noun
uncountable
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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
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- Three-star words are the most frequently used
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/ɪkˈstɪŋkʃ(ə)n/
total
complete
mass
total
The loyalists who remain are dwindling in number and face total extinction.
near
near
Unsustainable harvesting practices resulted in near extinction of the species by the mid-20th century.
be close to possible extinction
be threatened with
face
Many world languages face extinction.
Some species are in danger of extinction. |
Financial problems mean the club is now on the brink of extinction.
cause extinction
cause
Human predation caused the extinction of the great auk.
prevent extinction
prevent
If we are to save the future of our planet and prevent the extinction of the human race, all nations must work together.