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COLLOCATIONS

(noun)
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Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Collocations.

Collocations - as a noun

A grouping of words in a sentence

The act of positioning close together (or side by side)

Example: "It is the result of the juxtaposition of contrasting colors"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
apposition14juxtaposition29
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
emplacement19locating11location10placement15position10positioning14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"English language learners often struggle with collocations."
"It is important to learn and use collocations in order to sound natural in a language."
"The book provides a list of common collocations for students to practice."
"She was penalized for using inappropriate collocations in her essay."
"The teacher asked the students to create their own collocations using the given words."
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Word Game Points

Is COLLOCATIONS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, collocations is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

COLLOCATIONS has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is COLLOCATIONS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, collocations is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
COLLOCATIONS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is COLLOCATIONS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, collocations is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
COLLOCATIONS has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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