B1noun 1K

Collection

🇬🇧 UK /["/kəˈlekʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/kəˈlekʃn/"]/

Meaning of Collection

a group of objects, often of the same sort, that have been collected

In simple words: A group of things that are gathered together.

Collection in a sentence

• 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.

How to use Collection

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.

Related words

Collocations with Collection

• 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 for Collection

• group
• set
• assortment
• array
• compilation

Opposites of Collection

• dispersal
• scattering

Common mistakes with Collection

• 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.

Frequently asked questions about Collection

What does Collection mean?

A group of things that are gathered together.

What is the definition of Collection?

a group of objects, often of the same sort, that have been collected

How do you use Collection in a sentence?

My grandmother has an impressive collection of vintage stamps.

Can you give another example of Collection?

The art gallery features a collection of modern sculptures.

What are synonyms for Collection?

Common alternatives include group, set, assortment, array, compilation.

What is the opposite of Collection?

Opposite meanings include dispersal, scattering.

What words go with Collection?

It commonly pairs with 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.

What are common mistakes when using Collection?

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.

How do you pronounce Collection?

US: /["/kəˈlekʃn/"]/, UK: /["/kəˈlekʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Collection?

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.

What CEFR level is Collection?

"Collection" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.