A few years ago, a student asked me what the difference was between
breeze and
wind and I said it was largely a matter of collocation. Following on from that, I drew this diagram. I hope it's of use to someone. ;-)
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PS My general conclusion was that breezes on the whole were welcoming and winds could be hostile. I was happy with this view for some time, but another student (who came from
Las Canarias) pointed out that 'sea breeze' was a collocation; well, maybe he didn't know the collocation, but he was familiar with the use of
brisa. So I've been meaning for years to add that, although it doesn't fit in very comfortably with My Scheme!