Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with reading in American Collocation
reading
noun
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
US
/ˈridɪŋ/
compulsory
compulsory
essential
required
It will be essential reading for everyone involved in teaching or learning economic theory.
recommended
recommended
suggested
A list of recommended reading accompanies your module material.
additional
additional
further
supplementary
This site also provides links to further reading,
to prepare for something
background
introductory
preliminary
preparatory
Doing preparatory reading will make it easier for you to follow the lecture.
interesting
compelling
compulsive
fascinating
interesting
They make interesting reading as they tell us so much about the daily life of our ancestors.
worrying or shocking
depressing
grim
uncomfortable
The report will make uncomfortable reading for the Government.
careful
careful
close
critical
I should like to thank Professor Jones for his careful reading of the first draft of this paper.