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Collocations Guide

Adverb & Adjective Collocations

Pair adverbs and adjectives naturally in academic and professional English.

Common Collocations with "Great"
  • great deal of: A significant amount of (time, money, effort).
  • great success: Extremely favorable outcome.
  • great pleasure: Immense enjoyment or honor.
  • great importance: High significance or priority.
  • great difficulty: Substantial obstacle or hardship.
  • great detail: Exhaustive description.
Adverb & Adjective Collocations
  • deeply rooted: Firmly established tradition.
  • highly successful: Exceptionally lucrative venture.
  • strictly forbidden: Completely banned or illegal.
  • bitterly cold: Extremely piercing temperature.
  • vitally important: Essential for survival or success.
  • painfully slow: Frustratingly lagging progress.