English Vocabulary for learners
VERB and ADVERB COLLOCATIONS
Common verb and adverb collocations.
Collocations are two or more words that often go together.
These combinations are widely accepted by native English speakers.
Below are some common verb + adverb collocations.
act rashly
Think carefully before you do anything. Don't act rashly.
change dramatically
His lifestyle has changed dramatically since he lost his job.
complain bitterly
The employees complained bitterly about the working conditions..
drive carefully
Motorists are advised to drive carefully on icy roads.
listen attentively
Please listen attentively to the safety instructions.
occur frequently
Hurricanes occur frequently in this part of the world.
respond appropriately
Please respond appropriately to all the questions.
rub gently
The ointment should be rubbed gently on the sore area.
state explicitly
It is important to state explicitly that exchange and refund are possible.
use sparingly
Water should be used sparingly until the supply increases.
vary greatly
Temperatures can vary greatly depending on the altitude.
wave frantically
The swimmer in trouble waved frantically at the people on the beach.
work effectively
Can the members of the group work effectively together?
whisper softly
The child whispered softly in her mother's ear.
Below are some common verb + adverb collocations.
| act rashly | Think carefully before you do anything. Don't act rashly. |
| change dramatically | His lifestyle has changed dramatically since he lost his job. |
| complain bitterly | The employees complained bitterly about the working conditions.. |
| drive carefully | Motorists are advised to drive carefully on icy roads. |
| listen attentively | Please listen attentively to the safety instructions. |
| occur frequently | Hurricanes occur frequently in this part of the world. |
| respond appropriately | Please respond appropriately to all the questions. |
| rub gently | The ointment should be rubbed gently on the sore area. |
| state explicitly | It is important to state explicitly that exchange and refund are possible. |
| use sparingly | Water should be used sparingly until the supply increases. |
| vary greatly | Temperatures can vary greatly depending on the altitude. |
| wave frantically | The swimmer in trouble waved frantically at the people on the beach. |
| work effectively | Can the members of the group work effectively together? |
| whisper softly | The child whispered softly in her mother's ear. |