CEFR A1

collection

noun

Meaning

A group of things that have been gathered or brought together.

Examples

She has a large collection of stamps.
The museum's art collection is impressive.

Synonyms: group, set, assembly, gathering

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collection (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: /kəˈlɛkʃən/

Definition

A group of things that have been gathered or brought together.

Examples

She has a large collection of stamps.
The museum's art collection is impressive.
This is a valuable collection of rare books.

How to Use collection

collection of (prepositional phrase): Used to specify what the gathered items are. — "It is a collection of old maps."
make a collection (phrasal verb): To gather money or items for a specific purpose. — "We will make a collection for the school trip."

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