drama

UK /ˈdɹɑːmə/ US /ˈdɹɑmə/
noun 5name 1

Collocations

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1

(noun.) play/theatre

ADJ

powerful | classical, contemporary, modern | musical | radio, television/TV | costume, historical

courtroom, hospital, police

The new police drama on television has become really popular with viewers this year.

VERB + DRAMA

write

She decided to write drama for television after studying literature at university.

produce

The streaming service produced a historical drama that became popular with audiences worldwide.

DRAMA + NOUN

production | serial, series | festival

critic

The drama critic gave the new play a terrible review in yesterday's newspaper.

school, training

PREP

in a/the ~

My sister loves playing different characters in a drama at her school.

~ about

The new film is a gripping drama about a family torn apart by betrayal.

2

(noun.) exciting event

ADJ

human

real-life

My cousin's wedding turned into a real-life drama when the groom didn't show up.

DRAMA + VERB

unfold

We sat nervously as the family conflict unfolded during the dinner table conversation.

3

(noun.) excitement

ADJ

high

QUANT

touch

The unexpected ending added a touch of drama to the otherwise boring school assembly.

VERB + DRAMA

be full of

Their family dinner was full of drama when the surprise announcement came out.

heighten

The unexpected final goal really heightened the drama of the match.

PHRASES

a moment of drama

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