Types of collocation with “communications”

There are several different types of collocation made from combinations of verb, noun, adjective etc. Some of the most common types are:

·         adverb + adjective: completely satisfied (NOT downright satisfied)

·         adjective + noun: excruciating pain (NOT excruciating joy)

·         noun + noun: a surge of anger (NOT a rush of anger)

·         noun + verb: lions roar (NOT lions shout)

·         verb + noun: commit suicide (NOT undertake suicide)

·         verb + expression with preposition: burst into tears (NOT blow up in tears)

·         verb + adverb: wave frantically (NOT wave feverishly)