Collocative Meaning

These flashcards help in understanding collocative meaning and its significance in language.

What is collocative meaning?

The meaning a word acquires in the company of certain words.

Give an example of a collocative pair.

'Pretty' collocates with 'girls', while 'handsome' collocates with 'boys'.

What does the term 'collocate' refer to?

The occurrence of words together in a habitual way.

Provide an example that shows collocative meaning.

'Big' business is correct compared to 'large' or 'great' business.

What types of words does 'pretty' typically collocate with?

Girls, woman, village, gardens, flowers.

What is an example of a collocative phrase for 'handsome'?

'Handsome man' is an example.

Why is collocative meaning important?

It reflects the associations and nuances a word has with others in typical usage.