Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with performance in American Collocation
performance
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
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/pəˈfɔrməns/
given before an audience
live
public
She began recording some of her live performances.
performing alone
solo
In this solo performance, Faith Brook takes on the most challenging role of her career.
very good
brilliant
excellent
fine
good
great
impressive
memorable
outstanding
stunning
Ian McKellan’s performance is outstanding and fully deserved the standing ovation at the end.
type of performance
musical
theatrical
vocal
Emma Williams delivers a dazzling vocal performance.
time of the day
evening
matinee
Prices are often reduced for matinee performances.
type of performance
concert
dance
music
stage
theatre
The hall is used for theatre performances and musical productions.
give a performance
deliver
give
Tom Hanks gives the funniest performance of his career.
organize a performance
produce
put on
stage
The theatre regularly puts on performances of Shakespeare and well known musicals.
watch a performance
attend
go to
see
watch
Later she took ballet classes, although she had never seen a live performance.
be part of a performance
feature
The show will feature a performance from the winner of last year’s competition.