Collocations for "awe"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "awe" in context.
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awe
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.n
- am in awe of how much you can [eat, lift, do]
- was in awe of the [musician, athlete]
- when I was [young, a kid] I was always in awe of
- am in [total, complete] awe (of)
- am in awe of people who can [sing, draw]
- stared in (silent) awe (at)
- My jaw dropped in awe.
- Her eyes were wide [in, with] awe.
- am just in awe of you (right now)
- watched her in awe (as she)
- listened in awe to
- cannot help but be in awe of
- could only watch in awe (as)
- [watching, looking] on in awe
- awe and [wonder, admiration, respect, mystery]
- The [size, scope, scene] filled me with awe.
- in childlike awe (of)
- was an awe-inspiring [speech, performance, visit]
- [used, employed] shock-and-awe tactics
'awe' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):