Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with routine in American Collocation
routine
noun
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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
/ˌruˈtin/
usual
familiar
normal
usual
Respite services are provided to give carers a break from the usual routine.
boring
boring
dreary
dull
humdrum
monotonous
predictable
repetitive
She wants to escape from the boring routine of work.
regular
day-to-day
everyday
regular
daily, weekly etc
He has a nightly routine of checking locks and closing doors.
strict
rigid
strict
By adhering to a strict routine the risk of accidents is reduced.
busy
hectic
She is settling into into the hectic routine of having a newborn baby.
at a particular time of day
bedtime
night-time
morning, evening etc
I was so determined to stop drinking I changed my whole weekend routine.
exercise
exercise
fitness
workout
This should be a part of a daily fitness routine.
cleaning
cleansing
disinfection
hygiene
Use a face-mask occasionally alongside your normal cleansing routine.
establish a routine
establish
get into
settle into
Help your toddler learn to go to bed by establishing a bedtime routine.
disturb a routine
disrupt
disturb
interrupt
upset
The building work will inevitably disrupt the normal routines of the office.