Pronunciation
/kəˈlekt/
Definitions
Noun
- The act of gathering or assembling items together; accumulation. Example: “She collected stamps as a hobby.”
- The process of bringing together or obtaining something, often money, from various sources. Example: “He collected donations for the charity event.”
- A collection or gathering of people or things in one place. Example: “The exhibit featured a collection of ancient artifacts.”
Verb
- To gather or bring together, especially items of a particular kind. Example: “She collected all her books on the shelf.”
- To obtain or acquire (money) by various means, often regularly. Example: “He collects rent from his tenants.”
- To compile or assemble data, information, or facts. Example: “The researcher is collecting data for her study.”
Adjective
Referring to the quality of being gathered or assembled. Example: “A well-organized collection of documents.”
Adverb
In a collecting or gathering manner. Example: “She carefully collected the fallen leaves.”
Phrases
- “Collecting stamps” is a popular hobby.
- “Collectibles” refer to items that are gathered for their value or rarity.
- “Collecting memories” is a sentimental notion.
Example Sentences
- Noun: “The museum has a vast collection of art from different periods.”
- Verb: “He decided to collect unemployment benefits after losing his job.”
- Adjective: “Her collection of vintage cameras is impressive.”
- Adverb: “She collected her thoughts before giving the presentation.”