Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with minor in American Collocation
minor
adjective
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
very
All of the above are very minor problems and solutions have already been found for most of them.
rather or compared with something else
A large proportion of women in jail are there for comparatively minor offences.
apparently
A seemingly minor glitch can cause a computer to crash.
change
They made only minor amendments to the text.
problem or fault
For most of us changing the clocks twice a year is little more than a minor inconvenience.
illness or injury, or when somebody is operated on
Pharmacists are a good source of advice about minor ailments.
complaint or criticism
Still, these are minor quibbles with what is otherwise a very enjoyable film.
illegal activity
She said that most women were in prison for minor offences and should instead be rehabilitated within the community.
something that happens
They managed to prevent a minor incident turning into a major blaze.
road
The map is very detailed, with all paths, minor roads, campsites etc shown.
difference
Although there are some minor differences in the system, the principles are the same.