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collins

Pronunciation: [ˈkɒlɪnz]

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Learn how to use collins in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “names”

(noun) a common first or last name that is used by many people. Just like how some people might be named 'John' or 'Smith', 'Collins' is one of those names.

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Collins is my best friend's last name; he is very nice.

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Not everyone with the name Collins is friendly; some can be quite mean.

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Do you know anyone named Collins?

Context: “place”

(noun) a specific location, often referring to places like 'Collins, Colorado'. It can be used to identify where someone lives or a place you might visit.

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Collins is a small town in Colorado that is very quiet.

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There are no big cities called Collins; it's mostly smaller towns.

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Have you ever been to Collins, Colorado?

Context: “publishing”

(noun) refers to a well-known publisher, Collins, which creates books, especially educational ones. They make lots of books for children and adults to read.

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My favorite storybook was published by Collins.

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I found this book by Collins boring; I didn't enjoy it at all.

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What kind of books does Collins publish?

How to pronounce collins

Pronunciation: [ˈkɒlɪnz]

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