collocation in use 3-4 Flashcards
constant pain
a pain in the neck
someone or something that is really annoying.
accept an offer
to alleviate pain
to ease the pain
to lessen pain
to soothe pain
to cause pain
to experience pain
to be racked with pain
to feel pain
to inflict pain
to relieve pain
pain subsides
to suffer pain
to complain of pain
Types of collocations (6 item)
Adjective + noun : a brief chat
Noun + verb : poses a problem
Noun + noun : a sense of pride
Verb + expression with preposition : burst into tears
Verb + adverb : smiled proudly
Adverb + adjective : happily married
Bright colour
Adjective + noun
Major problem
Key issue
Economy boomed
The economy was very strong.
The company has grown
The company expanded
The two companies merged
The company launched the product
The price poses a problem
The Internet has created opportunities
A surge of anger
A sudden, angry feeling
A sense of pride
A pang of nostalgia
I felt a pang of nostalgia when I saw the old photos of the village where I grew up.
Swelling with pride
Looking extremely proud
Fill with horror
I was filled with horror when I read the newspaper report of the explosion.
Burst into tears
Suddenly started crying.
Pull steadily
Pull firmly and evenly
Ex: she pulled steadily on the rope and helped him to safety.
Place gently
Whisper softly
Smile proudly
Happily married
Fully aware
Know well
Roar with laughter
to express an emotion, such as laughter or anger, noisily
