Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with centre in British Collocation
centre
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
UK
/ˈsentə(r)/
exact
dead
exact
very
Drill a 4mm hole in the exact centre of the circle.
city
town
The project is looking at the physical regeneration of the two town centres.
types of area
international
local
national
regional
urban
The incidence of non-employment is higher in urban centres than in rural areas.
types of activity
administrative
commercial
cultural
financial
industrial
tourist
As a thriving cultural centre, Birmingham has a colourful mixture of entertainment to offer.
important or successful
busy
main
major
thriving
vibrant
In recent years the city has undergone an amazing transformation and is now a vibrant cultural centre.