English Collocations

Cognitive skills refer to the mental abilities or processes that allow us to acquire, process, and use knowledge.

“The cognitive skills of the subject were assessed using a series of tests.”

Collaborative learning is a type of learning where students work together in groups to achieve a common goal.

“The teacher encouraged collaborative learning by grouping the students into teams.”

To collect data means to gather or accumulate information or facts, often for analysis or research.

“The researcher spent several months collecting data for her study.”

To collect information means to gather or accumulate facts, data, or knowledge, often for analysis or research.

“The journalist collected information from various sources to write her article.”

Collective action refers to the shared or joint effort or activity of a group of people to achieve a common goal.

“The community took collective action to clean up the park and restore it to its former beauty.”

Collective identity refers to the shared sense of self or character that defines a group of people or a community.

“The collective identity of the team was strong and they worked well together.”

Collective memory refers to the shared recollection or remembrance of a group of people or a community of a particular event or experience.

“The collective memory of the community was filled with stories of the past.”

The combined effect refers to the overall or total impact or result of two or more things acting together.

“The combined effect of the medication and therapy had a significant impact on the patient's recovery.”

To come into conflict with something means to encounter or experience opposition, disagreement, or clash with it.

“The new policy came into conflict with the existing laws and regulations.”

To come into contact with something means to meet, encounter, or interact with it, often for the first time.

“The researcher came into contact with the disease while working in the lab.”

Commercial activity refers to the buying and selling of goods or services, or any other business-related activity.

“The city's commercial activity was thriving, with many new businesses opening up.”

A business deal or trade where goods or services are exchanged for money.

“The company specialized in facilitating international commercial transactions.”

To do something that is against the law and can be punished.

“The suspect was accused of committing a crime against humanity.”

To do something that breaks a rule or law, often in a less serious way than a crime.

“The driver was fined for committing an offence on the road.”

A person from whom two or more people are descended.

“The two families discovered they shared a common ancestor from the 18th century.”

A method or way of doing something that is used by many people or in many situations.

“The team decided to use a common approach to solve the problem.”

Something that many people believe to be true, often without questioning it.

“It's a common assumption that you need a lot of money to start a business.”

A quality or feature that is shared by many people or things.

“Intelligence is a common characteristic among the members of the club.”

A set of customs, values, and beliefs that are shared by many people, often within a specific group or society.

“The company has a strong common culture that values teamwork and innovation.”

A mistake that many people make, often because it is easy to do so.

“The teacher pointed out a common error in the students' calculations.”

Something that is shared by many people, things, or situations.

“A common feature of most smartphones is their touchscreen interface.”

An objective that many people are working towards, often together.

“The team worked together towards a common goal of winning the championship.”

A way of doing something that is widely used or accepted.

“The common method of teaching languages is through a combination of reading, writing, and speaking.”

A place or thing from which many people or things get something, such as information or supplies.

“The common source of the problem was a faulty machine.”