Below are words that naturally pair with “shostakovsky” in English, drawn from Google Books Ngrams data. Collocations are words that habitually appear together — learning them helps you write and speak more naturally.
e.g. “vyacheslav shostakovsky”, “vyacheslav shostakovsky”
How to Use Collocations
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- → Purple pills show words that come before “shostakovsky” — e.g. “vyacheslav shostakovsky”.
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- → ESL tip: Collocations sound more natural than individually correct words — native speakers use these pairings instinctively.
Frequently Asked Questions
What words commonly follow "shostakovsky"?
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What words commonly come before "shostakovsky"?
Words that frequently precede "shostakovsky" include vyacheslav. 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 "shostakovsky" 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 "shostakovsky".