Collocation
remember a word
Definition
to recall a specific word or any of what was said
'remember a word' is a common English collocation. to recall a specific word or any of what was said
remember + a word
“I can't remember a word of what he said.”
Examples
- I can't _____ a word of his name.
- She tried hard to _____ a word from the poem.
- After the accident, he couldn't _____ a word about what happened.
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- I couldn't _____ a word of the instructions, so I asked again.
- Do you _____ a word of French from school?
- By the time I reached the stage, I couldn't _____ a word of my speech.
- He paused, trying to _____ a word that meant 'very small.'
- If you can't _____ a word of what was agreed, check the meeting notes.
- I thought I knew the answer, but in the exam I couldn't _____ a word.
More verb + noun phrases
- make an effort to try hard to do something, especially when it requires extra energy or commitment
- make a choice to decide between options
- make a phone call to call someone using a telephone
- make an appointment to arrange a specific time to meet someone, especially a professional such as a doctor or dentist
- make a complaint to formally say that you are unhappy with a service, product, or situation and want it dealt with