Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with strict in American Collocation
strict
adjective
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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
/strɪkt/
very or too
extremely
overly
so
too
very
Overly strict enforcement of school rules can encourage truancy.
rather
fairly
a little
pretty
quite
rather
reasonably
relatively
somewhat
The Inland Revenue rules are quite strict on this issue.
when people must follow rules strictly
adherence
compliance
enforcement
supervision
We act in accordance with a code of practice which includes strict adherence to the rules about confidentiality.
rules
criteria
guidelines
regulations
rules
There are strict rules that govern the import of meat.
limit
deadline
limit
time limit
Strict limits are set on the levels of lead in drinking water.
control
control
The report advocated maintaining strict controls on the use of biotechnology.