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Compilation of the best 50+ collocations with Experience

Experience, as both a noun and a verb, forms interesting collocations when combined with various words. Let's explore the most common 50+ collocations with Experience compiled by PREP below!

50+ most common collocations with Experience in English

I. What is Experience?
II. Compilation of common collocations with Experience
III. Exercises on collocations with Experience
IV. Achieve Your Dream IELTS Band Score

I. What is Experience?

In English, Experience is pronounced as /ɪkˈspɪr.i.əns/ and functions as both a noun and a verb:

Experience functions as a noun, meaning: (the process of getting) knowledge or skill that is obtained from doing, seeing, or feeling things, or something that happens which has an effect on you. For example:
- Do you have any experience of working with kids?
- The best way to learn is by experience.
Experience functions as a verb, meaning: encounter or undergo (an event or occurrence). For example:
- We experienced a lot of difficulty in selling our house.
- New companies often experience a loss in their first few years.

II. Compilation of common collocations with Experience

To help you effectively and easily learn collocations with Experience, PREP has compiled over 50 frequently used collocations with their specific meanings and examples. Refer to them now!

No.	Collocations with Experience	Example
1	Accumulated experience /əˈkjuːmjʊˌleɪtɪd ɪkˈspɪərɪəns/	His accumulated experience in the field made him a valuable asset to the team.
2	Acting experience /ˈæktɪŋ ɪkˈspɪərɪəns/	He gained further acting experience in repertory theater.
3	Actual experience /ˈæktʃʊəl ɪkˈspɪərɪəns/	Actual experience is often the best teacher in life.
4	Adverse experience /ˈædvɜːs ɪkˈspɪərɪəns/	Going through adverse experiences can build resilience and character.
5	Aesthetic experience /iːsˈθɛtɪk ɪkˈspɪərɪəns/	Visiting the art gallery provided her with an aesthetic experience she'll never forget.
6	Anomalous experience /əˈnɒmələs ɪkˈspɪərɪəns/	He recounted an anomalous experience he had while traveling abroad.
7	Authentic experience /ɔːˈθɛntɪk ɪkˈspɪərɪəns/	Living in the countryside gave her an authentic experience of rural life.
8	Bitter experience /ˈbɪtər ɪkˈspɪərɪəns/	Going through bitter experiences can sometimes lead to personal growth.
9	Bonding experience /ˈbɒdɪli ɪkˈspɪərɪəns/	The team-building exercises were a bonding experience for all participants.
10	Camping experience /ˈkæmpɪŋ ɪkˈspɪərɪəns/	Their camping experience in the wilderness was both challenging and rewarding.
11	Challenging experience /ˈʧælɪndʒɪŋ ɪkˈspɪərɪəns/	I found it a challenging experience to meet new people.
12	Cinematic experience /sɪˈnɛmætɪk ɪkˈspɪərɪəns/	Watching the film in IMAX provided a truly cinematic experience.
13	Clinical experience /ˈklɪnɪkəl ɪkˈspɪərɪəns/	Medical students gain valuable clinical experience during their internships.
14	Educational experience /ˌedʒ.əˈkeɪ.ʃən.əl ɪkˈspɪərɪəns/	Traveling abroad can be an educational experience, exposing one to new cultures.
15	Emotional experience /ɪˈmoʊ.ʃən.əl ɪkˈspɪərɪəns/	Attending the concert was an emotional experience that moved her to tears.
16	Entrepreneurial experience /ˌɒntrəprəˈnɜːriəl ɪkˈspɪəriəns/	Starting Anna’s business provided valuable entrepreneurial experience.
17	Everyday experience /ˈɛvriˌdeɪ ɪkˈspɪəriəns/	Cooking dinner with Xavia’s family was an enjoyable everyday experience.
18	Exceptional experience /ɪkˈsɛpʃənl ɪkˈspɪəriəns/	Swimming with dolphins was an exceptional experience she would never forget.
19	Exhilarating experience /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪŋ ɪkˈspɪəriəns/	Skydiving for the first time was an exhilarating experience that left her breathless.
20	Extensive experience /ɪkˈstɛnsɪv ɪkˈspɪəriəns/	Jack’s extensive experience in marketing made him the ideal candidate for the job.
21	Extraordinary experience /ɪkˈstrɔːdɪnəri ɪkˈspɪəriəns/	Witnessing the solar eclipse was an extraordinary experience beyond words.
22	First-hand experience /ˈfɜːstˌhænd ɪkˈspɪəriəns/	Traveling to Japan gave Marry a first-hand experience of its rich culture.
23	Formative experience /ˈfɔːmətɪv ɪkˈspɪəriəns/	Working abroad was a formative experience that shaped her worldview.
24	Frightening experience /ˈfraɪtnɪŋ ɪkˈspɪəriəns/	Getting lost in the wilderness was a frightening experience for the hiker.
25	Frustrating experience /ˈfrʌstreɪtɪŋ ɪkˈspɪəriəns/	Dealing with technical glitches during the presentation was a frustrating experience for the speaker.
26	Gaming experience /ˈɡeɪmɪŋ ɪkˈspɪəriəns/	Playing video games provides an immersive gaming experience for enthusiasts.
27	Harrowing experience /ˈhærəʊɪŋ ɪkˈspɪəriəns/	Surviving a natural disaster was a harrowing experience for the entire community.
28	Historical experience /hɪsˈtɒrɪkəl ɪkˈspɪəriəns/	Visiting the ancient ruins offered a glimpse into historical experience.
29	Horrible experience /ˈhɒrɪbəl ɪkˈspɪəriəns/	Getting stuck in traffic on the way to the airport was a horrible experience Anna hoped to forget.
30	Horrific experience /hɒˈrɪfɪk ɪkˈspɪəriəns/	Witnessing the accident was a horrific experience that haunted Mona for weeks.

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III. Exercises on collocations with Experience

To gain a better understanding of collocations with Experience let's complete the following exercises together!

Exercise: Choose the correct answer

Over the years, Sarah has _______ in various industries, making her a valuable asset to any organization.
1. Accumulated experience
2. Actual experience
3. Emotional experience
With several years of _______ in community theater productions, Mark auditioned for a role in a local film.
1. Camping experience
2. Acting experience
3. Emotional experience
Before making a decision, it's important to consider the _______ of those who have gone through similar situations.
1. Bitter experience
2. Bonding experience
3. Actual experience
Despite facing _______ early in her career, Maya persevered and eventually achieved success as a business leader.
1. Adverse experience
2. Cinematic experience
3. Camping experience
Walking through the art gallery provided visitors with an _______, as they admired the beauty and creativity of the artworks on display.
1. Educational experience
2. Aesthetic experience
3. Emotional experience

Answers:

1 - A

2 - B

3 - C

4 - A

5 - B

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