Macmillan Collocations Dictionary: Online

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A collocation is a combination of words that frequently occur together in a natural way (e.g., we say "fast food" rather than "quick food"). The Macmillan Collocations Dictionary (MCD) is a specialized resource designed to help learners of English choose the right words to produce natural-sounding speech and writing.

It features strong coverage of collocations used in formal, academic, and professional contexts.

By utilizing the Macmillan Collocations Dictionary online, you are not just learning vocabulary; you are mastering the nuances of English communication. If you'd like, I can:

Type in any word (e.g., "opportunity") and results appear instantly. The dictionary uses a unique "menu" system that separates collocations by grammatical pattern (noun + verb, adjective + noun, etc.), so you aren't sifting through irrelevant examples.