English Vocabulary for learners
NOUN and PREPOSITION COLLOCATIONS:
common collocations of nouns and prepositions
Nouns and prepositions that often go together.
Collocations are two or more words that are frequently used together
by native English speakers.
Here are some common noun + preposition collocations with in - of - for - on - to - about - between - with:
Here are some common noun + preposition collocations with in - of - for - on - to - about - between - with:
| COLLOCATIONS and EXAMPLES | NOUN + IN: - The boy had no interest in the guide’s explanations. - The doctor said that there was no change in her condition. - I wish you every success in your exams. |
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| NOUN + OF: - The possibility of promotion made the offer even more interesting. - The disadvantage of the area is the lack of public transport. - The authorities have not yet revealed the cause of the explosion. |
| NOUN + FOR: - The doctor said there was no cure for the disease. - The employees had little respect for the new manager. - She’s not feeling well today. She has no appetite for food of any kind. |
| NOUN + ON: - This article on climate change is very interesting. - They reached an agreement on the maintenance of the dividing hedge. - The local authorities have announced a ban on cars in the town centre. |
| NOUN + TO: - We are trying to find a solution to the problem. - The use of chemicals is a threat to the environment. - He developed a rash in reaction to the medication. |
| NOUN + ABOUT: - There is a lot of concern about the increasing voilence in today’s society. - The two students shared an apartment and had arguments about the housework. - Do you have any thoughts about the subject? |
| NOUN + BETWEEN: - Investigators have found a link between the two murders. - The relationship between the two friends changed over the years. - Onlookers witnessed a heated discussion between the two captains. |
| NOUN + WITH: - I must make an appointment with the dentist. - The housework was the main cause of arguments with her roommate. - She had no difficulty with the English test. |