Cool MateCollection
UK /["/kəˈlekʃn/"]/US /["/kəˈlekʃn/"]/
Definition
a group of objects, often of the same sort, that have been collected
In simple words: A group of things that are gathered together.
Examples
- My grandmother has an impressive collection of vintage stamps.
- The art gallery features a collection of modern sculptures.
- He started a collection of rare coins during his travels.
- The charity run will contribute to the collection of funds for scholarships.
- This book is a collection of short stories by various authors.
Usage notes
Use 'collection' when referring to a set of items, like stamps or books. It's appropriate for both formal and casual contexts, but avoid using it in very specific legal or tax terminology.
Grammar pattern
collection + of + noun
Memory hint
Think of a 'collected' set of items like a treasure chest.
Collocations
- big
- extensive
- huge
- boast
- have
- own
- consist of something
- contain something
- include something
- collection of
- big
- extensive
- huge
- boast
- have
- own
- consist of something
- contain something
- include something
- collection of
- routine
- systematic
- efficient
- await
- be ready for
- arrange
- point
- site
- service
- collection of
- a method of collection
- compile
- edit
- produce
- collection of
- house-to-house
- street
- charity
- have
- make
- organize
- box
- plate
- collection for
- new
- autumn
- fall
- create
- launch
- show
Synonyms
- group
- set
- assortment
- array
- compilation
Antonyms
- dispersal
- scattering
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'selection' which means a choice among items.
- Using 'collection' as a verb instead of its noun form.
- Saying 'collect' when they mean 'collection,' missing the noun form.