Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about using Collocations Dictionary
General Questions
What is a collocation?
A collocation is a natural combination of words that frequently appear together in a language. For example, "make a decision" is a common collocation, while "do a decision" is not.
How do I search for a word?
Use the search box at the top of any page. Start typing a word and you'll see suggestions appear.
What languages are supported?
The dictionary interface is available in 11 languages including English, Chinese, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, Hindi, and Korean.
What do the frequency scores mean?
Frequency scores indicate how common a collocation is. Higher scores (7-10) mean very common, medium scores (4-6) mean fairly common, and lower scores (1-3) mean less common.
Technical Questions
Is this dictionary free?
Yes! Collocations Dictionary is completely free for personal and educational use.
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