Collocations for “superstitions

(noun) A belief or beliefs, not based on human reason or scientific knowledge, that events may be influenced by one's behaviour in some magical or mystical way.

Below are words that naturally pair with “superstitions 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 “superstitions” — e.g. “superstitions of”.
  • Purple pills show words that come before “superstitions” — e.g. “and superstitions”.
  • 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 "superstitions"?

Words that frequently follow "superstitions" include of, ., and, which, that. These pairings are ranked by how often they appear together in published English text.

What words commonly come before "superstitions"?

Words that frequently precede "superstitions" include and, the, of, their, popular. 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 "superstitions" collocations in writing?

Use collocations to sound more natural. Instead of guessing what word follows "superstitions", use common pairings like "superstitions of" or "superstitions .". These appear frequently in real English text.