Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with string in American Collocation
string
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
/strɪŋ/
letters, numbers, words, or symbols
characters
digits
letters
numbers
symbols
words
In the past, email addresses were anonymous strings of numbers or letters followed by the identifier of the ISP.
successes or performances
awards
hits
performances
successes
victories
The team produced a string of fantastic performances to finish in the top four of the league.
results
results
Some students have received strings of A* results for their exams.
failures
defeats
He has sunk to number 10 in the world rankings after a string of defeats next year.
crimes
convictions
murders
offences
There has been a string of high-profile child murders over the past few years.
geographical features
beaches
islands
villages
The coast is very crowded but there is a string of unspoilt villages a few miles inland.