Collocation

 

Collocation is the natural bonding of words. 'Co' means together, and 'location' is placement. Two or three words that usually come together form collocation.

We say:

Generous man

Copious minerals

Profuse bleeding/ sweating

Ample opportunity

More examples of collocation:

Meagre salary

Scanty data

Skimpy dress

Alluring offer

Dashing personality

Make or mar

Shine or whine

By understanding collocation of words, we learn to use words effectively.

Every language has collocation. In Hindi, it is called 'साहचर्य', 'सह विन्यास'. 

Some of the examples: 

• माता पिता (We do not say,  'माता बाप')
• माँ बाप

Using the right words at the right place is very important. So learn collocation. Pay attention to phrases while you read newspaper articles.