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Common word pairings with meanings and example sentences - speak and write more naturally.

C1Adjective + Noun

Fundamental or profound distinctions or variations, often involving a significant shift in perspective, approach, or paradigm.

“The two theories exhibit radical differences in their underlying assumptions and methodologies.”

C1Adjective + Noun

A profound or fundamental change, often involving a significant shift in perspective, approach, or paradigm, resulting in a new or altered state or condition.

“The company underwent a radical transformation, shifting from a traditional to a digital business model.”

C1Adverb + Adjective

Fundamentally or profoundly distinct or varied, often involving a significant shift in perspective, approach, or paradigm.

“The two approaches are radically different, with one focusing on traditional methods and the other on innovative solutions.”

B1Verb + Noun

To ask or suggest a question, usually because something is unclear or uncertain.

“The new policy raises a question about the future of the company.”

B1Verb + Noun

To bring up or discuss a problem or concern, often in a formal or official setting.

“The employee raised an issue about the working conditions during the meeting.”

B1Verb + Noun

To make people know and understand something, usually a social issue or problem, by sharing information and facts.

“The charity aims to raise awareness about the effects of pollution on the environment.”

B2Adjective + Noun

An unexpected or unpredictable mistake or variation, often occurring during a process or measurement.

“The experiment was affected by random errors in the data collection process.”

B1Adjective + Noun

A group of people or items selected by chance, often to represent a larger population or group.

“The researchers took a random sample of 1000 participants for the study.”

C1Adjective + Noun

A mathematical term used to describe a value or quantity that can change or vary, often in a unpredictable way.

“The random variable in the equation represented the unknown outcome.”

B1Adverb + Adjective

To be given or allocated something, often a task or role, by chance or without a specific pattern.

“The participants were randomly assigned to different groups for the experiment.”

B1Adverb + Adjective

To be selected or picked by chance, often without a specific pattern or reason.

“The winner was randomly chosen from the list of contestants.”

B1Adverb + Adjective

To be picked or chosen by chance, often without a specific pattern or reason.

“The participants were randomly selected for the study.”

B1Adjective + Noun

A quick or fast increase in size, amount, or degree, often of a company, population, or economy.

“The company experienced rapid expansion in the last quarter.”

B1Adverb + Adjective

To change or develop quickly, often in a short period of time.

“The technology is rapidly changing, making it hard to keep up.”

B1Adverb + Adjective

To increase or develop quickly, often in a short period of time.

“The city is rapidly growing, with new buildings and infrastructure being built.”

B1Adjective + Noun

Unprocessed or unanalyzed information, often in its original or natural state.

“The researcher collected raw data from the experiment for further analysis.”

B2Verb + Noun

To come to a mutual agreement or decision, often after discussion or negotiation.

“The team was able to reach a consensus on the project plan after hours of discussion.”

B1Verb + Noun

To attain or arrive at the highest or most extreme point, often of a process or development.

“The company's profits will reach a peak in the next quarter.”

B1Verb + Noun

To come to a mutual understanding or decision, often after discussion or negotiation.

“The two parties were able to reach an agreement on the contract terms.”

B1Adverb + Adjective

Easy to access, use, or obtain, often because it is available or convenient.

“The information is readily accessible online.”

B1Adverb + Adjective

Easy to obtain or access, often because it is abundant or convenient.

“The product is readily available in stores.”

B2Adverb + Adjective

Easy to comprehend or interpret, often because it is clear or simple.

“The instructions are readily understood by most users.”

B1Adjective + Noun

The ability or opportunity to easily use or obtain something, often because it is available or convenient.

“The library provides ready access to a wide range of resources.”

B1Adjective + Noun

A genuine or actual problem, often as opposed to a perceived or imaginary one.

“The company is facing a real issue with declining sales.”

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