Postpositive

C2 16+

Synonyms of postpositive

Antonyms of postpositive

Collocations of postpositive

postpositive adjective
Frequency: 70 %

In English, postpositive adjectives usually come after the noun they modify.

postpositive noun
Frequency: 60 %

A postpositive noun is a noun that comes after the verb in a sentence.

postpositive particle
Frequency: 45 %

In some languages, postpositive particles are used to indicate tense.

Idiomatic Expressions for postpositive

  • Phrase: better late than never
    Meaning: suggesting that it is preferable for something to happen late than to not happen at all
    Usage: I know I should have started studying earlier, but hey, better late than never!