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Collection

noun
/kəˈlek.ʃən/

Meaning

a group of objects gathered together; the action or process of collecting
a group of things gathered together

Example Sentences

She has an impressive collection of vintage books in her library.

She has a large collection of rare books.

Example Expressions

debt collection

Synonyms

accumulation, assembly, compilation, anthology, group, set, assortment
Entry 1
accumulation, assembly, compilation, anthology
Entry 2
group, set, assortment, accumulation, compilation

Antonyms

distribution, dispersal, scattering
Entry 1
distribution, dispersal, scattering
Entry 2
scattering, dispersal

Collocations

art collection, book collection, stamp collection, collection of books, debt collection
Entry 1
art collection, book collection, stamp collection
Entry 2
collection of books, stamp collection, art collection, debt collection

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