Gerund Word Explorer
Words that go together

Catch a cold

Catch a cold

Become ill with a cold.

Wear a jacket, or you may catch a cold in the rain.

Have a cold

Be ill with a cold now.

If you have a cold, drink warm water and rest.

Remember: Catch = the moment it starts; have = while it lasts. You catch a cold on Monday and have it all week.

Short lessonWords that go togetherSome words naturally team up with certain other words. These partners are called collocations.

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