Words with make
Make often goes with creating something, reaching a choice or producing a result.
make a decision · make an effort · make progress
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Word combinations
Words that go together.
We say heavy rain and strong coffee. These familiar word partnerships are called collocations. Read them in context and find combinations for your own sentences.
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Words with take
Take appears in many everyday expressions for actions, time and responsibility.
take a break · take a chance · take responsibility
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Do is common with activities, duties and tasks. Learn the whole expression when choosing between do and make.
do your homework · do the shopping · do your best
See combinations & examples →Words with give
Giving can involve attention, information or an opportunity, as well as a physical object.
give advice · give permission · give an example
See combinations & examples →Words with get
Get is particularly common in conversation, including expressions for becoming ready or reaching a place.
get ready · get home · get better
See combinations & examples →Words with have
Have is used for experiences and everyday activities as well as possession.
have a conversation · have a rest · have breakfast
See combinations & examples →Words with keep
Keep often suggests continuing, maintaining something or doing what you promised.
keep a promise · keep a secret · keep in touch
See combinations & examples →Words with break
Break can describe interruption, damage or a change in an established pattern.
break a habit · break a promise · break a record
See combinations & examples →Words with heavy
Heavy can describe intensity as well as physical weight. These are familiar combinations, rather than a complete rule.
heavy rain · heavy traffic · heavy snow
See combinations & examples →Words with strong
Strong often points to intensity, convincing support or a firm ability to resist something.
strong coffee · a strong argument · strong evidence
See combinations & examples →Words with deep
Deep can describe space, intensity of feeling or a thorough level of thought.
a deep breath · deep sleep · deep concern
See combinations & examples →Words with bright
Bright connects light with vivid colour, intelligence and optimism.
bright sunshine · bright colours · a bright future
See combinations & examples →Words with good
Good is broad in meaning. The noun beside it often tells you exactly what is being praised.
good advice · good company · a good reason
See combinations & examples →Words with important
Important describes significance. These combinations help specify what matters and why.
an important decision · an important role · an important factor
See combinations & examples →Words with happy
Happy can describe pleasure, willingness or satisfaction with an outcome.
a happy ending · a happy memory · a happy coincidence
See combinations & examples →Words with beautiful
Beautiful combines with things we admire through sight, sound or experience.
a beautiful view · a beautiful voice · a beautiful day
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