collocation in use 3-4 Flashcards

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constant pain

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2
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a pain in the neck

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someone or something that is really annoying.

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3
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accept an offer

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4
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to alleviate pain

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to ease the pain

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5
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to lessen pain

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to soothe pain

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7
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to cause pain

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8
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to experience pain

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9
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to be racked with pain

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to feel pain

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to inflict pain

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12
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to relieve pain

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13
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pain subsides

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14
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to suffer pain

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15
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to complain of pain

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16
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Types of collocations (6 item)

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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

16
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Bright colour

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Adjective + noun

16
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Major problem

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Key issue

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16
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Economy boomed

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The economy was very strong.

17
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The company has grown

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18
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The company expanded

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19
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The two companies merged

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20
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The company launched the product

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21
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The price poses a problem

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22
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The Internet has created opportunities

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23
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A surge of anger

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A sudden, angry feeling

24
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A sense of pride

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25
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A pang of nostalgia

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I felt a pang of nostalgia when I saw the old photos of the village where I grew up.

26
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Swelling with pride

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Looking extremely proud

27
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Fill with horror

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I was filled with horror when I read the newspaper report of the explosion.

28
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Burst into tears

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Suddenly started crying.

29
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Pull steadily

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Pull firmly and evenly
Ex: she pulled steadily on the rope and helped him to safety.

30
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Place gently

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31
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Whisper softly

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32
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Smile proudly

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33
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Happily married

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34
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Fully aware

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Know well

35
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Roar with laughter

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to express an emotion, such as laughter or anger, noisily