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Raen Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

Need a name for a subject matter

A while ago I wrote an essay mainly for practicing writing, but I didn't have a name for my subject matter, I thought I did. I used "collocation" first, when I reviewed more examples of it I realized the subject I intended to talk about was only part of collocation. So I'm asking to see if anyone could provide me with a name for my subject matter.

Examples of collocation I've read are in 2 different groups:

1. verb + noun, for instance: make a living, do homework, turn on the radio, play an instrument, etc.....

2. This is the part I have no name for: crytal clear, stark contrast, stunning beauty....words that are used together for emphasis or add strength to the description and very commonly used.

Is there a word or phrases for the 2nd part of collocation? Thanks a lot. I'd appreciate any suggestions.

Raen
  

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The first type is a verb-noun collocation, as you have already stated. The second is an adjective-noun type. Is that what you mean?

— CalifJim

  • The first type is a verb-noun collocation, as you have already stated.
  • The second is an adjective-noun type.
  • Is that what you mean?
  • CJ
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The first type is a verb-noun collocation, as you have already stated. The second is an adjective-noun type.
Is that what you mean?

CJ
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Hi Jim, good (late) evening. Emotion: smile

Thanks for helping out. Do you have a name that's not so technical? I'm looking for something
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