Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with setting in American Collocation
setting
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
US
/ˈsetɪŋ/
beautiful or perfect
beautiful
ideal
idyllic
lovely
magnificent
perfect
picturesque
spectacular
The setting is idyllic, with majestic views on all sides.
peaceful
peaceful
tranquil
Enjoy a relaxing break in a tranquil setting.
in the country/city
rural
urban
The academy is in a rural setting just outside the capital city of Abuja.
natural
natural
The park is a great place to see outdoor sculpture in a natural setting.
informal/formal
formal
informal
The Self-Directed Seminar provides students with the opportunity to present ideas and discuss their work with each other in a very informal setting.
social
social
She is rarely comfortable in a social setting.
in a school or college
classroom
educational
The conference is an opportunity to share information about the effective use of ICT in educational settings.
create
enjoy
provide
The leafy grounds of Sudbury House Hotel provided an ideal setting for three performances of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing.