Below are words that naturally pair with “1ly” in English, drawn from Google Books Ngrams data. Collocations are words that habitually appear together — learning them helps you write and speak more naturally.
How to Use Collocations
- → Blue pills show words that come after “1ly” — e.g. “1ly ...”.
- → Purple pills show words that come before “1ly” — e.g. “ox4 1ly”.
- → Click any word to explore its own collocations and discover more natural pairings.
- → ESL tip: Collocations sound more natural than individually correct words — native speakers use these pairings instinctively.
Frequently Asked Questions
What words commonly follow "1ly"?
No frequent followers were found for "1ly". Try searching a related word.
What words commonly come before "1ly"?
Words that frequently precede "1ly" include ox4, wc1a, wv1. These are common word pairings found in real English writing.
What is a collocation in English?
A collocation is a pair or group of words that are habitually used together in natural language. For example, "make" collocates with "decision" (not "do a decision"). Learning collocations helps you write and speak more naturally.
How can I use "1ly" collocations in writing?
Collocations help you write more naturally by using word pairs that native speakers actually use. Browse the list above for common pairings with "1ly".