Collateral

Synonyms of collateral

• pledge
• guarantee
• security

Antonyms of collateral

• primary
• main
• unsecured

Collocations of collateral

collateral damage

Frequency: 90 %

The bombing resulted in significant collateral damage to nearby buildings.

collateral security

Frequency: 80 %

The borrower provided collateral security in the form of valuable assets.

collateral agreement

Frequency: 75 %

The parties involved signed a collateral agreement to secure the loan.

collateral consequences

Frequency: 70 %

The new policy had unforeseen collateral consequences on the economy.

collateral damage assessment

Frequency: 60 %

The team conducted a collateral damage assessment to determine the impact of the explosion.

Idiomatic Expressions for collateral

• Phrase: collateral beauty
  Meaning: The positive or beautiful aspects that may arise from a negative or tragic situation.
  Usage: Despite the hardships, she was able to find collateral beauty in the experience.