900 Collocations List in English
Collocations
Collocations are used to express two or more words that are frequently used together in a single sentence or paragraph. It is often that when you substitute one of these words in a collocation with a comparable one, the resulting expression will sound weird, even though its meaning is technically the same. For example “do a favor” essentially means the same as “make a favor” but the second one sounds off.
Collocations can be used to express actions, emotions, and thoughts. Their use in casual conversation is both formal and informal; other varieties of English, such as business and professional English, have their own set of colloquial expressions.
Collocations enable us to talk more fluently and practically. If you learn to utilize the words in conjunction with the words that they are used with, rather than learning the words one at a time, is advantageous. In the same way that employing idioms in a phrase has an influence on the listener, learning collections and appropriately using them has the same effect. It enables you to have a diverse and intelligible vocabulary as well as the ability to express one’s self in a variety of ways.
Collocations With MAKE |
| make an appointment | make a fortune |
| make charge | make money |
| make an efforts | make friends |
| make a decision | make fun of sby |
| make breakfast | make love |
| make lunch | make a mess |
| make dinner | make a mistake |
| make a choice | make a noise |
| make an exception | make a sound |
| make an excuse | make a phone call |
| make plans | make a mistake |
| make progress | make a profit |
| make the bed | make a suggestion |
| make a wish | make an attempt |
| make a point | make an offer |
| make a request | make a mistake |
| make changes | make furniture |
| make payment | make room |
| make clear | make trouble |
| make an excuse | make a cake |
Collocations With PAY |
| pay a bill | pay a fine |
| pay a visit | pay someone a visit |
| pay attention | pay interest |
| pay the price | pay someone a compliment |
| pay cash | pay handsomely |
| pay well | pay one’s respects |
| pay someone back | pay for something |
| gross pay | pay by credit card |
Collocations With SAVE |
| save electricity | save energy |
| save money | save someone the trouble |
| save a penalty | save space |
| save time | save yourself the trouble |
| save lives | save someone a seat |
| save a short | save the environment |
| save something | save someone’s life |
| save one’s strength | save something to a disk |
Collocations With CATCH |
| catch a ball | catch a bus |
| catch a cold | catch a chill |
| catch someone by surprise | catch someone off guard |
| catch some rays | catch a whiff |
| catch the flue | catch a glimpse |
| catch someone at a bad time | catch someone’s attention |
| catch sight of sth | catch someone’s eye |
| catch a thief | catch a train |
| catch someone red-banded | good catch |
| catch (on) fire | catch you later |
| catch your breath | catch the news |
| catch someone in the art | play catch |
Collocations With KEEP |
| keep a secret | keep a promise |
| keep a diary | keep a journal |
| keep the change | keep score |
| keep your balance | keep someone in check |
| keep an appointment | keep away |
| keep pace | keep calm |
| keep control | keep the quite |
| keep records | keep animals |
| keep someone’s keeper | keep up the good work |
| keep in touch | keep track of |
| keep tabs on | keep in mind |
| keep sth to yourself | keep sth at bay |
| keep someone | keep someone’s place |
| keep someone posted | keep it up |
| keep it down | keep up |
| keep your job | keep safe |
| keep someone company | keep sth on the down low |
| keep someone’s distance |
Collocations With TIME |
| spend time | waste time |
| make time for | save time |
| free time | have a hard time |
| have time | take your time |
| on time | just in time |
| take time off | run out of time |
| stall for time | pass the time |
| leisure time | spare time |
| take your time | this/the same time tomorrow |
| to tell time | to keep time |
| precious time | set time |
| kill time | have a great time |
Collocations With BREAK |
| break a bone | break a code |
| break a habit | break a law |
| break down | break the news to someone |
| break a promise | break a record |
| break a window | break ground |
| break new ground | break someone’s heart |
| break the ice | break one’s fall |
| break a leg | break even |
| break loose | break from tradition |
| break the rules | break the silence |
| break the spell | break free |
| break up | break the ice |
Collocations With GO |
| go home | go downtown |
| go abroad | go North |
| go South | go party |
| go cinema | go bank |
| go a hike | go a drink |
| go a coffee | go a meal |
| go a rest | go a nap |
| go a ride | go a drive |
| go a swim | go a walk |
| go a run | go doctor’s |
| go mountains | go beach |
| go lake | go port |
| go airport | go supermarket |
| go a safari | go an adventure |
| go a cruise | go a trip |
| go holiday | go meeting |
| go conference | go gig |
| go concert | go Asia |
| go Europe | go prison |
| go university | go college |
Collocations With HAVE |
| have a shower | have a bath |
| have a wash | have a scrub |
| have a rest | have a break |
| have a nap | have a snooze |
| have a lie down | have a dream |
| have a holiday | have a day off |
| have a party | have fun |
| have a haircut | have a shave |
| have a chat | have a decision |
| have a conversation | have a talk |
| have an argument | have a dispute |
| have a fight | have a quarrel |
| have a lecture | have a walk |
| have a jog | have a run |
| have a swim | have a stretch |
| have a game | have a dance |
| have a drill | have a lesson |
| have a think | have a meal |
| have lunch | a snack |
| have a coffee | have a sweet |
Collocations With TAKE |
| take part in sth. | take time |
| take a look | take a bath |
| take a shower | take a break |
| take a chance | take a picture |
| take a seat | take notes |
| take care | take a break |
| take class | take a rest |
| take a taxi | take an exam |
| take care of | take your time |
| take a decision | take a bite |
| take a bow | take advice |
| take a hike | take a risk |
| take a survey | take the bus |
| take medicine | take a trip |
| take part | take lessons |
| take my place | take a long time |
| take effect | take cover |
| take it seriously | take a vacation |
| take it apart | take heart |
| take a course | take a sit |
Collocations With DO |
| do business | do nothing |
| do the cooking | do the housework |
| do the shopping | do your best |
| do your hair | do home work |
| do damage | do laundry |
| do the dishes | do harm |
| do good | do the exam |
| do anything | do a good job |
| do your chores | do everything |
| do sport | do well |
| do the ironing | do the cleaning |
| do badly | do business |
| do exercises | do a job |
| do an interview | do your make-up |
| do research | do the dishes |
| do an operation | do work |
| do the math | do the maximum |
| do a favour | do a deal |
| do cleaning | do account |
| do a drawing | do friends |
Collocations With GET |
| get a call | get a joke |
| get a ticket | get a letter |
| get a cold | get a shock |
| get a dark | get a clue |
| get a tan | get a job |
| get out of breath | get drunk |
| get started | get fired |
| get cool | get pregnant |
| get hungry | get one’s hair cut |
| get together | get a right |
| get dressed | get upsed |
| get divorced | get changed |
| haveget ready for | get the impression |
| get into trouble | get wet |
| get good | get worried |
| get a chance | get lost |
| get permission | get stuck |
| get a degree | get to sleep |
| get home | get married |
| get nowhere |
Collocations With COME
| come close | come complete with |
| come early | come first |
| come into view | come late |
| come last | come to a compromise |
| come to life | come second |
| come to decision | come to a total of |
| come to an end | come to an agreement |
| come direct | come cheap |
| come to a stop | come into sth. |
| come clean about | come under attack |
| come up with | come to life |
| come prepared | come to a realization |
| come to terms with | come in last |
| come on time | come to power |
| come right back | come to sb’s rescue |
| come to a conclusion |
