collection
Translation
collection, assortment, gathering
Examples
She has a large collection of stamps.
She has a large collection of stamps.
The new fashion collection is out now.
The new fashion collection is out now.
There is a rubbish collection on Mondays.
There is a trash collection on Mondays.
Grammar Patterns
a collection of ((sth.)) a group of things of a particular type I have a collection of old books.
Similar Words
Synonyms: assortment, set, group, compilation
Etymology
From Latin 'collectio' (a gathering together), from the verb 'colligere'. It's the verb 'collect' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ion'.
Memory Tips
A 'collection' is the *result* of the action of 'collecting'. It's the group of things you have gathered.