Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with formal in American Collocation
formal
adjective
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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
US
/ˈfɔrm(ə)l/
procedure or action
agreement
approval
assessment
caution
complaint
consultation
investigation
method
notice
notification
procedure
recognition
specification
If you wish to make a formal complaint, please put your concerns in writing to the Admissions Tutor.
in education
education
examinations
qualifications
schooling
training
We will consider applicants without formal qualifications who can show they have ability and commitment.
very
highly
very
Although the garden was nice, it was a bit sparse and very formal.
rather
fairly
a little
quite
rather
relatively
somewhat
Pleated wool skirts can look rather formal.
too
overly
too
Meetings between parents and teaching staff should not be overly formal.