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collage — college
[slightly different vowel sound]
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a heart-shaped collage, made by pasting small photos
“Collage” is ‘a picture made by sticking different small objects or unusual material on to a surface; the art of making such pictures; some written work, such as a story, essay, etc., that has borrowed and its author’s original ideas’’
e.g.
My aunt is a collagist; her collages are very much in demand these days.
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a college — the building & the students
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“College” is ‘an institution for higher and professional education, usually connected to a university’,
e.g.
He decided to join a college for a bachelor’s degree.
Common Errors:
By going to the college, one becomes more knowledgeable.
By going to college, one becomes more knowledgeable. [right]
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