Collocations with "of"

figurative; used to describe something that covers or conceals, like 'a shroud of secrecy'.

used to specify the emotion or meaning behind a shrug (e.g., a shrug of indifference)

Used to specify the nature or domain of the decline, e.g., 'the slippery slope of censorship'.

Used to specify the cause or type of squeak (e.g., surprise, protest).

Specifies the nature or components of the turmoil (e.g., a turmoil of emotions).

Less common than 'about', used to specify the subject of uncertainty.

Used to specify the content or quality of a particular style, e.g., 'a vein of humor'.

Less common, often used to talk about a difference in resources or power.

describes the composition of the escort

specifies the cause or nature of an emotional pain

used to indicate the source of the excerpt, less common than 'from'

used to describe a highly unusual or unexpected event, e.g., 'a freak of history', 'a freak of the weather'

Can indicate being nervous in the presence of someone or something, sometimes implying slight fear.

used figuratively to mean completely controlled by something, such as a habit

used to connect the supposition to what is being supposed

Used to specify the feeling or desire that is the reason for an action.

Used to describe something that possesses the quality of being a great achievement, e.g., 'a work of accomplishment'.

Used to describe a large mass or row of something, like clouds or equipment.

used to describe a dense growth of plants

used to describe something made of fur, e.g., a collar of fur

a stream of a substance (e.g., water, steam, gas)

Referring to the merciful quality of something, like a sentence.

Indicates a connection or association with the person or event.

used to indicate membership or representation, e.g., a signatory of a company

used to describe someone or something of a particular type or kind

Used to describe a large number or series of similar things, like questions or criticisms.

Used to specify what is being navigated, e.g., 'navigation of our rivers'.

Describes the action that constitutes the precaution (e.g., the precaution of locking the door).

Used with a noun to indicate not hitting a target.

Indicates what the altar is dedicated to or made for, e.g., 'altar of sacrifice'.