Advanced Collocations and Word Partnerships

Definition
➧ Collocations are natural combinations of words.

Importance
➧ Essential for sounding fluent and natural in English.

Collocations are natural combinations of words that native speakers commonly use together. Mastering these will help you sound more fluent and natural.

Examples
➧ Heavy rain instead of strong rain.
➧ Make a decision instead of do a decision

Make an effort
➧ try hard to do something

Make progress
➧ improve or develop

Make a complaint
➧ express dissatisfaction

Take responsibility
➧ accept duty or blame

Take advantage
➧ exploit a situation

Take a break
➧ pause work for rest

Do business
➧ engage in commercial activity

Do research
➧ investigate or study

Do someone a favor
➧ help someone

Have an impact
➧ affect something strongly

Have a chance
➧ possibility to succeed

Have a conversation
➧ talk with someone