Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with superficial in American Collocation
superficial
adjective
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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
/ˌsupərˈfɪʃ(ə)l/
rather
fairly
quite
rather
relatively
somewhat
The whole process of learning and assessment becomes somewhat superficial.
very
extremely
very
The book itself is extremely superficial, and has little to do with investing.
only or mainly
largely
merely
purely
Water damage during the fire proved to be largely superficial.
similarity/difference
change
difference
resemblance
similarity
These similarities are superficial.
knowledge
knowledge
understanding
They give the impression of knowing something about the subject but their knowledge is very superficial.
examination
analysis
approach
examination
reading
view
Present historians are seeking a more superficial view of the revolt.
appearance or manner
appearance
aspect
level
nature
way
Reports also identified an interest in sociological themes although at a fairly superficial level.