Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with route in American Collocation
route
noun
countable
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
main
This used to be the main route from London to Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
busy
Drivers using congested routes would pay the highest tolls.
quick or easy
The hovercraft service from Southsea is the quickest route to the Isle of Wight.
direct
The rail company had no direct through route from Birmingham to Bristol.
not quick or direct
This meant that mail had to go via Royston – a circuitous route.
From here you can take the scenic mountain route to Glenelg or you can continue along the A87.
different
When walking with a dog, look for alternative routes around fields with animals.
suggested or planned
The intelligent navigation system will guide you back on to the planned route.
best or usual
Book early to ensure your preferred holiday route and starting point.
marked or fixed
Problems normally occur when helicopters stray from designated routes.
circular
Riders take a circular route which passes through many picturesque villages.
possible
It is important to have a map which covers all possible descent routes.
new/old
There’s a new bit of dual carriageway, with the original route running to the east of this.
strategic
The M40 is a strategic route between London and Birmingham.
take a route
The ride follows an easy route to a quaint country tearoom.
Charity collectors walk the entire route collecting donations.
plan or choose a route
You can find further information on planning your route using public transport online.
show or describe a route
Pupils are asked to plot their routes to school on a large map.
find a route
Most people, given a current map, can find a route that suits them.
explore a route
This is ideal for mountaineers wanting to explore more adventurous routes of ascent.
be on someone’s route
Thousands of people lined the route to the cemetery.
offer a route
Highland Country Buses also operate many local routes.
quick or easy
Penny has not had a easy route to the top.
usual
The normal route is surgery.
Running one’s own business is a traditional route for migrant communities to better themselves.
good or best
The government has made clear that it sees work, not benefits, as the preferred route out of poverty.
different
A number of possible design routes were examined.
of a particular type
There are a range of employment-based and educational routes into the teaching profession.