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collocate

/ˈkɒləkeɪt/ /ˌkɒləˈkeɪt/

Meanings
noun
A component word of a collocation.

Examples :

"In the phrase "strong coffee," the word "strong" is a collocate of "coffee." "
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collocates noun

/ˈkɒləkeɪts/ /ˈkɑːləkeɪts/

A component word of a collocation.

"In the phrase "strong coffee," "strong" is one of the collocates of "coffee," as they often appear together. "

Illustration students

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

Illustration classroom

classroom noun

/ˈklɑːsɹʊm/

A room, often in a school, where classes take place

"The children were excited to go to their classroom in the morning. "

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alphabetically adverb

/ˌælfəˈbetɪkli/ /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkli/

(manner) In an alphabetical manner.

"The students listed the names of their favorite animals alphabetically. "

Illustration frequently

frequently adverb

/ˈfɹiː.kwənt.li/

At frequent intervals.

"This question arises frequently."

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studying verb

/ˈstʌdiːɪŋ/

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

"I need to study my biology notes."

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collocated verb

/ˈkɒləkeɪtɪd/ /ˈkɑːləkeɪtɪd/

(said of certain words) To be often used together, form a collocation; for example strong collocates with tea.

"In English, "make" and "mistakes" are frequently collocated, showing a common and natural combination of words. "

Illustration component

component noun

/kʌmˈpoʊnənt/

A smaller, self-contained part of a larger entity. Often refers to a manufactured object that is part of a larger device.

"A CPU is a component of a computer."

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sentences noun

/ˈsɛntənsɪz/

The decision or judgement of a jury or court; a verdict.

"The court returned a sentence of guilt in the first charge, but innocence in the second."

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appearing verb

/əˈpɪəɹ.ɪŋ/

To come or be in sight; to be in view; to become visible.

"The sun was finally appearing from behind the clouds. "

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collocation noun

/ˌkɒ.lə.ˈkeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɔ.loʊ.ˈkeɪ.ʃən/

The grouping or juxtaposition of things, especially words or sounds.

"The collocation "fast food" is so common that most people understand it instantly. "

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together adjective

/təˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /təˈɡɛðɚ/

Coherent; well organized.

"The teacher's lesson plan was together, covering all the key concepts logically. "