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Collocations for alcohol - noun

ADJECTIVE

excess, excessive
the dangers of excessive alcohol
pure
Is it possible for cars to run on pure alcohol?
strong (AmE)
grain (AmE)
rubbing (AmE)

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… OF ALCOHOL

drop
unit (esp. BrE)
You need to be careful how many units of alcohol you drink in a week.
bottle, glass
level
The driver had more than the permitted level of alcohol in his blood.

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VERB + alcohol

consume, drink
avoid, not touch, stay away from (esp. AmE), stay off
I haven't touched a drop of alcohol for three weeks.
abuse (formal)
Most drinkers do not abuse alcohol at all.
serve

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alcohol + NOUN

content, level
It can take a long time for blood alcohol levels to fall.
consumption, intake, use
abuse, addiction, dependence, misuse
problem
People can find it hard to admit they have an alcohol problem.
prohibition

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PHRASES

under the influence of alcohol
He had been driving while under the influence of alcohol.

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