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Collocations for context - noun

ADJECTIVE

broad, full, general, larger, overall, wider
You have to see the problem in a wider context.
narrow
immediate
A work which transcends its immediate historical context and speaks to later generations.
correct, natural, proper, real, right
appropriate, realistic, relevant
to present examples of language in use in an appropriate context
certain, given, particular, specific
These actions only have meaning within certain specific contexts.
original
changed, changing, different, new, novel
meaningful
Children need meaningful contexts for their work in science.
neutral
contemporary, modern
current, present
everyday, normal
domestic, global, international, local, national, regional
urban
human
It is natural to find conflict in the work environment, in the family, or any other human context.
conversational
experimental, practical, theoretical
classroom, educational, school
clinical
business, commercial, economic, work
cultural, environmental, family, institutional, social
geographical, historical, legal, literary, political, religious
fictional
Christian, Islamic, etc.
African, Asian, etc.

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VERB + context

give (sb), offer (sb), provide (sb with)
Institutions provide a context in which individuals can take on different roles.
place sth in, put sth into, set sth in
This speech needs to be set in the context of Britain in the 1960s.
create, establish
How can teachers create the right context for kids?
quote sth out of, take sth out of
Her reply was quoted out of context and seemed to mean something quite different from what she had intended.

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PREPOSITION

in (a/the) context
Similar problems have arisen in other contexts.
His decision can only be understood in context.
within a/the context
You have to look at these remarks within the context of the recent scandals.
context for
a neutral context for sharing and debating ideas

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PHRASES

a range of contexts, a variety of contexts

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