Collocations

Collocations are words that naturally go together, like make a decision (not do a decision) or heavy rain. Using them correctly raises your Lexical Resource (IELTS) and Vocabulary (PTE) scores.

Browse collocations

Open Collocations. Search (Search collocations...) or filter by:

• Category: topic
• Pattern: Verb + Noun, Adjective + Noun, Adverb + Adjective, Noun + Preposition, Noun + Noun, Verb + Preposition, Phrasal
• Level: A1 Beginner to C1 Advanced
• Status: All, Known, Not Known or Bookmarked

Each collocation

Click one to see its Meaning and Example Sentences. Use Previous and Next to move through the list, and Copy link to share it.

How to learn them

• Mark ones you already use as Known and focus on Not Known.
• Bookmark ones that suit your common essay topics (environment, education, technology).
• Try using three new collocations in your next Writing or Speaking practice.