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c |
C is the third letter of the alphabet. |
"b" comes before "c" |
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cab |
A cab is a car that you can hire (pay for) for single trips. (Often taxi cab) |
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cabal |
A cabal is a secret organization of individuals who gather for political purpose. |
The cabal is plotting to ruin the world. |
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cabals |
The plural form of cabal; more than one (kind of) cabal. |
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cabbie |
One who drives a vehicle for hire such as a taxi cab driver. |
The cabbie sped through rush hour traffic. |
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cabbies |
The plural form of cabby; more than one (kind of) cabby. |
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cabby |
One who drives a vehicle for hire such as a taxi cab driver. |
The cabby sped through rush hour traffic. |
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cabin |
A cabin is a private room or compartment on a ship. |
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cabin crew |
Cabin crew are the members of an aircraft crew who attend to passengers. |
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cabin crews |
The plural form of cabin crew; more than one (kind of) cabin crew. |
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cabined |
The past tense and past participle of cabin. |
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cabinet |
A country's cabinet is the main group of politicians who work closely with the leader of the government. |
Nearly all the cabinet ministers in Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's coalition government are immigrants or the sons of immigrants.; He was senior businessman before he joined President Clinton's Cabinet as Treasury secretary. |
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cabinets |
The plural form of cabinet; more than one (kind of) cabinet. |
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cabining |
The present participle of cabin. |
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cabins |
The plural form of cabin; more than one (kind of) cabin. |
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cable |
A cable is a strong wire or rope that is often made out of metal. |
A strong cable held the two trees together. |
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cable car |
A cable car is a kind of transport that runs on a cable system. |
There are many cable cars in San Francisco. |
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cable cars |
The plural form of cable car; more than one (kind of) cable car. |
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cabled |
The past tense and past participle of cable. |
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cables |
The plural form of cable; more than one (kind of) cable. |
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cabling |
The present participle of cable. |
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cabs |
The plural form of cab; more than one (kind of) cab. |
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cacao |
Cacao is a tree whose seeds are used to make chocolate. |
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cacaos |
The plural form of cacao; more than one (kind of) cacao. |
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cache |
A cache is a store of things that might be needed in the future. |
The Antarctic expedition left food caches for the return journey. |
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caches |
The plural form of cache; more than one (kind of) cache. |
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cackle |
A cackle is a loud and harsh laugh. |
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cackled |
The past tense and past participle of cackle. |
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cackles |
The plural form of cackle; more than one (kind of) cackle. |
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cackling |
The present participle of cackle. |
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cacophobia |
a fear of or hating of ugly people. |
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cacophobic |
A cacophobic person has a fear or hatred of ugly people. |
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cacophonies |
The plural form of cacophony; more than one (kind of) cacophony. |
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cacti |
The plural form of cactus; more than one (kind of) cactus. |
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cactus |
A type of plant that has spines instead of leaves and grows in dry places. |
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cactuses |
The plural form of cactus; more than one (kind of) cactus. |
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cadaver |
A cadaver is a dead body; especially the corpse of a human to be dissected. |
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cadaverous |
If something is cadaverous |
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cadavers |
The plural form of cadaver; more than one (kind of) cadaver. |
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cadmium |
Cadmium is a soft metal with the symbol Cd and atomic number 48. |
Cadmium has many common industrial uses as it is an important in battery production. |
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cadre |
A cadre is a small group of people who are specially trained for a particular purpose or profession. |
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cadres |
The plural form of cadre; more than one (kind of) cadre. |
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Caesar |
Caesar is a title used by Roman emperors |
He raised two legions and was soon calling himself Caesar. |
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Caesars |
The plural form of Caesar; more than one (kind of) Caesar. |
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cafeteria |
A cafeteria is a restaurant where people select their food at a counter then carry it on a tray to a table to eat. |
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caféteria |
A caféteria is a restaurant where people select their food at a counter then carry it on a tray to a table to eat. |
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cafeterias |
The plural form of cafeteria; more than one (kind of) cafeteria. |
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caféterias |
The plural form of caféteria; more than one (kind of) caféteria. |
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caffeinate |
If you caffeinate something |
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caffeinated |
Something that is caffeinated contains caffeine. |
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caffeinates |
The third-person singular form of caffeinate. |
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caffeinating |
The present participle of caffeinate. |
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caffeine |
Caffeine is a mild drug that acts as a stimulant in the body |
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cage |
A cage is a structure made with wire or bars |
The bird lived in a large wire cage near the window. |
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caged |
The past tense and past participle of cage. |
He walked up and down liked a caged tiger. |
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cages |
The third-person singular form of cage. |
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caging |
The present participle of cage. |
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Cairo |
Cairo is the capital city of Egypt. |
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Cajun |
A Cajun is a person of the ethnic group descending from Acadia. They are primarily French-speaking Catholic and live in Southern Louisiana and Maine. |
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Cajuns |
The plural form of Cajun; more than one (kind of) Cajun. |
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cakes |
The plural form of cake; more than one (kind of) cake. |
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calamities |
The plural form of calamity; more than one (kind of) calamity. |
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calamity |
A calamity is an event that results in great loss of something. |
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calcified |
The past tense and past participle of calcify. |
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calcifies |
The third-person singular form of calcify. |
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calcify |
If you calcify something |
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calcifying |
The present participle of calcify. |
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calcine |
If you calcine something |
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calcined |
The past tense and past participle of calcine. |
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calcines |
The third-person singular form of calcine. |
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calcining |
The present participle of calcine. |
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calcium |
An element with atomic number 20 and symbol Ca. Also a nutrient in many different foods. |
The human body needs calcium in order to stay healthy. |
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calculable |
If something is calculable |
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calculatable |
If something is calculatable |
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calculate |
If you calculate something |
These scores were calculated by subtracting total errors from total correct.; The computers can calculate how much your family can afford to pay for college. |
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calculated |
The past tense and past participle of calculate. |
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calculates |
The third-person singular form of calculate. |
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calculating |
If someone is calculating |
The cold and calculating lawyer was willing to win the case no matter what the cost. |
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calculation |
Calculation is the act of calculating. |
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calculations |
The plural form of calculation; more than one (kind of) calculation. |
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caking |
The present participle of cake. |
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calculator |
A calculator is a device used for doing mathematical calculation. |
The new calculator has a lot of functions. |
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calculators |
The plural form of calculator; more than one (kind of) calculator. |
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calculi |
The plural form of calculus; more than one (kind of) calculus. |
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calculus |
Calculus is a branch of mathematics that involves understanding mathematical functions. |
One use of calculus is for finding rates of change and maximization. |
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calculuses |
The plural form of calculus; more than one (kind of) calculus. |
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Calcutta |
Calcutta was the name of the city that is now called Kolkata. |
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Caleb |
Caleb is a male given name. |
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caked |
The past tense and past participle of cake. |
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calendars |
The plural form of calendar; more than one (kind of) calendar. |
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calender |
Misspell of calendar. |
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calendered |
The past tense and past participle of calender. |
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calendering |
The present participle of calender. |
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calenders |
The plural form of calender; more than one (kind of) calender. |
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calf |
A calf is a young cow or the young of certain other large mammals. |
The cow gave birth to a calf today. |
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caliber |
The caliber of a firearm is the diameter of its bore. |
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cake |
A cake is a sweet baked food. |
Natasha's mum baked her a cake for her birthday.; Would you like some cake for dessert? |
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calibratable |
If something is calibratable |
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calibrate |
If you calibrate something |
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calibrated |
The past tense and past participle of calibrate. |
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calibrates |
The third-person singular form of calibrate. |
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calibrating |
The present participle of calibrate. |
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calibration |
Calibration is the act of adjusting the accuracy of a measuring instrument against a standard scale. |
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calibrations |
The plural form of calibration; more than one (kind of) calibration. |
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cajoling |
The present participle of cajole. |
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cajoles |
The third-person singular form of cajole. |
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California |
California is a state in the United States of America. |
Los Angeles is a city in California. |
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Californian |
A Californian is a person or thing that comes from California. |
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Californians |
The plural form of Californian; more than one (kind of) Californian. |
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cajoled |
The past tense and past participle of cajole. |
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cajole |
If you cajole someone |
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Cairns |
Cairns is a city in Queensland |
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cafés |
The plural form of café; more than one (kind of) café. |
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cafes |
The plural form of cafe; more than one (kind of) cafe. |
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café |
A café is a place where you can buy and drink coffee; usually you can buy and eat some food there as well. |
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cafe |
A cafe is a place where you can buy and drink coffee; usually you can buy and eat food there as well. |
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caesium |
Caesium is a chemical element that is a very soft silver-gold coloured alkali metal with the atomic number 55 and the symbol Cs. |
The atomic clock uses caesium to keep accurate time. |
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cacophony |
A cacophony is a mix of discordant sounds. |
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caching |
The present participle of cache. |
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call off |
If you call off an event |
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call sign |
Call sign is a combination of characters or pronounceable words that is used to identify something or someone; used primarily for establishing and maintaining communication. |
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call signs |
The plural form of call sign; more than one (kind of) call sign. |
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call someone's bluff |
If you call someone's bluff |
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called |
The past tense and past participle of call. |
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caller |
A caller is a person making a call |
The operator gave directions to the caller. |
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callers |
The plural form of caller; more than one (kind of) caller. |
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calling |
The present participle of call. |
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callings |
The plural form of calling; more than one (kind of) calling. |
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callous |
If a person is callous |
She was so callous that she could criticise a cancer patient for wearing a wig. |
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cached |
The past tense and past participle of cache. |
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cabooses |
The plural form of caboose; more than one (kind of) caboose. |
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caboose |
A caboose is the last car on a railway train. In past days |
I love trains! I always wanted to ride in the caboose when I was a kid! |
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calls |
The plural form of call; more than one (kind of) call. |
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callus |
A callus is an area of dry |
A carpenter gets calluses on his hands from using a hammer all the time.; That callus on your heel can be softened with hand lotion. |
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cable-cars |
The plural form of cable-car; more than one (kind of) cable-car. |
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calm |
If a person |
There's no wind and the lake is calm.; I was angry a minute ago, but now I am calm. |
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calm down |
To calm down is to go from bad feelings (anger |
The little boy began crying when the airplane started flying, but he calmed down after a few minutes. |
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calmed |
The past tense and past participle of calm. |
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calmer |
The comparative form of calm; more calm. |
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calmest |
The superlative form of calm; most calm. |
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calming |
The present participle of calm. |
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cablecars |
The plural form of cablecar; more than one (kind of) cablecar. |
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calmness |
The calmness of someone is how calm they are. |
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calms |
The plural form of calm; more than one (kind of) calm. |
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cable-car |
A cable-car is a kind of transport that runs on a cable system. |
There are many cable-cars in San Francisco. |
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cablecar |
A cablecar is a kind of transport that runs on a cable system. |
There are many cablecars in San Francisco. |
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calumnies |
The plural form of calumny; more than one (kind of) calumny. |
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calumny |
Calumny is a lie about someone which is said in order to hurt their reputation. |
If he keeps speaking such calumny, I will never win the election. |
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calves |
The plural form of calf; more than one (kind of) calf. |
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Calvin |
Calvin is a male given name. |
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calzone |
A calzone is a baked turnover made from pizza dough and filled with cheese and other kinds of toppings. |
I didn't feel like eating spaghetti, so I had a calzone instead. |
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calzones |
The plural form of calzone; more than one (kind of) calzone. |
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calzoni |
The plural form of calzone; more than one (kind of) calzone. |
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camaraderie |
Camaraderie is the trust and close friendship between people who spends a lot of time together. |
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Cambodia |
Cambodia is a country in Southeast Asia. Its capital city is Phnom Penh. |
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Cambodian |
A Cambodian is somebody who is from Cambodia. |
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cabbages |
The plural form of cabbage; more than one (kind of) cabbage. |
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cabbage |
A cabbage is a green |
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calculative |
If something or someone is calculative |
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came out |
The past tense of come out. |
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camel |
A camel is a desert animal |
Can you see the big group of camels there? |
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camels |
The plural form of camel; more than one (kind of) camel. |
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calendar |
A calendar is a system of measuring time. |
The Chinese new year is different from the western new year because the Chinese use a lunar calendar. |
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calibers |
The plural form of caliber; more than one (kind of) caliber. |
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Camelus dromedarius |
Camelus dromedarius is the taxonomic name of the dromedary. |
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calibre |
The calibre of a firearm is the diameter of its bore. |
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calibres |
The plural form of calibre; more than one (kind of) calibre. |
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californium |
Californium is a metallic (meaning made of metal) element with an atomic number of 98 and symbol Cf. |
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caliph |
A caliph is the political leader of the Muslim world. |
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cameras |
The plural form of camera; more than one (kind of) camera. |
I'm taking a bunch of disposable cameras with me when I go on vacation. |
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caliphate |
A caliphate is a unified Islamic government for the Muslim world |
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Cameroonian |
A Cameroonian is a person from Cameroon. |
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Cameroonians |
The plural form of Cameroonian; more than one (kind of) Cameroonian. |
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Caminus |
Caminus is a male given name. |
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caliphates |
The plural form of caliphate; more than one (kind of) caliphate. |
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caliphs |
The plural form of caliph; more than one (kind of) caliph. |
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call |
If you call someone |
Can you call me tonight at about 8:00?; We called 911 and the police came in five minutes.; I can't talk now. I'll call back later. |
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call girl |
A call girl is a female prostitute who is hired by telephone. |
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camp |
A camp is a place |
I don't think I can walk anymore today. Let's set up camp for the night. |
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campaign |
A campaign is a group of activities working towards a particular goal |
Angry TV viewers did launch a letter-writing campaign against CBS's decision to cancel the show.; The president is preparing for his re-election campaign.; For four months the government has waged a campaign to shut down the illegal drug operations.; The Shining Path waged a bloody campaign against the Peruvian government, killing more than 40,000 people. |
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campaigned |
The past tense and past participle of campaign. |
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campaigner |
A campaigner is a person that tries to get support from others. |
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call girls |
The plural form of call girl; more than one (kind of) call girl. |
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campaigning |
The present participle of campaign. |
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call it a day |
If it is time for you to call it a day |
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campanile |
A campanile is a Italian bell tower of a church or other public building. |
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campaniles |
The plural form of campanile; more than one (kind of) campanile. |
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campanili |
The plural form of campanile; more than one (kind of) campanile. |
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camped |
The past tense and past participle of camp. |
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camper |
A camper is a person who camps. |
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campers |
The plural form of camper; more than one (kind of) camper. |
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campground |
A campground is an area or place that is used for camping. |
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campgrounds |
The plural form of campground; more than one (kind of) campground. |
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camping |
Camping is the recreational activity of temporarily living in a tent. |
Camping is a favorite summer activity. |
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campings |
The plural form of camping; more than one (kind of) camping. |
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camps |
The plural form of camp; more than one (kind of) camp. |
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campsite |
A campsite is a place where you can camp |
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campsites |
The plural form of campsite; more than one (kind of) campsite. |
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campus |
A campus is the grounds and the building(s) of a college or university. |
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campuses |
The plural form of campus; more than one (kind of) campus. |
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call it a night |
If it is time for you to call it a night |
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callow |
A callow person is someone who is not experienced and immature. |
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Canada |
Canada is a country in North America. Canada is north of the United States. |
There are 10 provinces and 3 territories in Canada. |
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Canadaphobia |
Canadaphobia is the fear or dislike of Canada |
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Canadian |
If something is Canadian |
He has a Canadian accent. |
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Canadian football |
A type of football invented in Canada |
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Canadians |
The plural form of Canadian; more than one (kind of) Canadian. |
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canal |
A canal is a waterway (similar to a river) that is made by humans so that boats can travel it. |
Before the canal was made there was no way to travel between the two lakes. |
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canaled |
The past tense and past participle of canal. |
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canaling |
The present participle of canal. |
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canalise |
If you canalise a river |
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canalised |
The past tense and past participle of canalise. |
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canalises |
The third-person singular form of canalise. |
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canalising |
The present participle of canalise. |
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canalize |
If you canalize a river |
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canalized |
The past tense and past participle of canalize. |
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canalizes |
The third-person singular form of canalize. |
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canalizing |
The present participle of canalize. |
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canalled |
The past tense and past participle of canal. |
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canalling |
The present participle of canal. |
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canals |
The plural form of canal; more than one (kind of) canal. |
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canaries |
The plural form of canary; more than one (kind of) canary. |
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canary |
A canary is a small yellow bird that sings well and is often kept as a pet. |
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Canberra |
Canberra is the capital city of Australia |
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cancan |
The cancan is a dance where people stand in a line and kick their legs high in the air. |
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cancans |
The plural form of cancan; more than one (kind of) cancan. |
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cancel |
If you cancel something that was going to happen |
Her father had cancelled his trip to Canandaigua because of the weather.; The mayor is also reducing city services and canceling plans to hire thousands of new workers.; I'm afraid I can't make it; I'll have to cancel. |
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canceled |
The past tense and past participle of cancel. |
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canceling |
The present participle of cancel. |
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cancellation |
Cancellation is the act or process of cancelling something. |
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cancellations |
The plural form of cancellation; more than one (kind of) cancellation. |
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cancelled |
The past tense and past participle of cancel. |
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cancelling |
The present participle of cancel. |
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cancels |
The third-person singular form of cancel. |
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callower |
The comparative form of callow; more callow. |
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callowest |
The superlative form of callow; most callow. |
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calluses |
The plural form of callus; more than one (kind of) callus. |
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calmly |
If something is done calmly |
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cameltoe |
Cameltoe is the outline in the crotch area of a woman. |
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cameltoes |
The plural form of cameltoe; more than one (kind of) cameltoe. |
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cameo |
A cameo is a piece of jewelry. |
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cameoes |
The plural form of cameo; more than one (kind of) cameo. |
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cameos |
The plural form of cameo; more than one (kind of) cameo. |
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camera |
An object that takes pictures digitally or on film. |
I took a picture of the mountain with my camera. |
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Cameroon |
Cameroon is a country in Central Africa. |
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camouflage |
When you camouflage something |
The man camouflaged himself with a green, black and brown jacket, so no-one saw him in the forest.; A chameleon camouflages itself by changing colour to match its surroundings. |
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camouflaged |
The past tense and past participle of camouflage. |
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camouflages |
The third-person singular form of camouflage. |
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camouflaging |
The present participle of camouflage. |
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campaigners |
The plural form of campaigner; more than one (kind of) campaigner. |
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campaigns |
The plural form of campaign; more than one (kind of) campaign. |
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can |
If someone can do something |
Most birds can fly.; Can you speak English?; I can't see it. It's too small.; "Can you come?" "Yes, I think I can."; This is a service that anyone can easily afford. |
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can of worms |
If a situation is described as a can of worms |
If someone gets a promotion that might not be deserved, it could open up a whole can of worms with the other employees. |
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calque |
A calque is a word or phrase that was taken from another language by translating each part by itself |
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calques |
The plural form of calque; more than one (kind of) calque. |
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cambro |
A cambro is an insulated container that is used to keep its content (food and drink) hot. |
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cambros |
The plural form of cambro; more than one (kind of) cambro. |
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came |
The past tense of come. |
He came to my house yesterday. |
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cancer |
Cancer is a disease where cells grow to a tumor. |
Smoking is the main cause of lung cancer. |
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cancerless |
A cancerless person is someone who is free of cancer. |
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cancerous |
If something is cancerous |
He underwent a 15-hour long surgery to remove his cancerous kidney. |
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cancers |
The plural form of cancer; more than one (kind of) cancer. |
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Candace |
Candace is a female given name. |
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Candice |
Candice is a female given name. |
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candid |
When someone is being candid |
I will be candid with you, that was the worst performance I have ever seen. |
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candidacies |
The plural form of candidacy; more than one (kind of) candidacy. |
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candidacy |
Candidacy is the state of being a candidate. |
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candidate |
A candidate is one person or thing that may be chosen |
The three presidential candidates will be interviewed on TV tonight.; Crouch said LaBossiere was the more qualified of the two job candidates.; Because the school has a lot of poor children, it's a good candidate to receive extra money. |
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candidates |
The plural form of candidate; more than one (kind of) candidate. |
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candidature |
Candidature is the condition of becoming a candidate. |
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candidatures |
The plural form of candidature; more than one (kind of) candidature. |
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candidly |
If something is done candidly |
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candidness |
The candidness of a person is how candid they are. |
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candied |
A food that is candied is covered in sugar. |
The town fair always has candied apples for sale. |
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candies |
The plural form of candy; more than one (kind of) candy. |
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candle |
A piece of wax with a wick inside that you burn to get light. |
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candled |
The past tense and past participle of candle. |
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candles |
The plural form of candle; more than one (kind of) candle. |
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candlestick |
an object that holds a candle |
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candlesticks |
The plural form of candlestick; more than one (kind of) candlestick. |
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candling |
The present participle of candle. |
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candy |
Candy is a sweet-tasting food. |
There is a bowl of candy on the table. |
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candying |
The present participle of candy. |
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cane |
A cane is a long thin stick |
The blind man used a cane to feel his way along the path.; I planted raspberry canes in my garden. |
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caned |
The past tense and past participle of cane. |
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canes |
The plural form of cane; more than one (kind of) cane. |
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canine |
If something is canine |
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canines |
The plural form of canine; more than one (kind of) canine. |
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caning |
The present participle of cane. |
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cankle |
A cankle is an obese or swollen ankle that blends into the calf without clear demarcation. |
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cankles |
The plural form of cankle; more than one (kind of) cankle. |
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cannabis |
Cannabis is a type of plant from Central Asia. |
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Cannabis sativa |
The scientific name for marijuana. |
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cannabises |
The plural form of cannabis; more than one (kind of) cannabis. |
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canned |
The past tense and past participle of can. |
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Cannes |
Cannes is a city in France. |
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cannibal |
A cannibal is someone who eats other human beings. |
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cannibalisation |
Cannibalisation is the process of an animal eating another of their own species. |
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cannibalisations |
The plural form of cannibalisation; more than one (kind of) cannibalisation. |
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cannibalise |
If an animal cannibalise |
The female black widow spider is known to cannibalise the male. |
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cannibalised |
The past tense and past participle of cannibalise. |
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cannibalises |
The third-person singular form of cannibalise. |
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cannibalising |
The present participle of cannibalise. |
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cannibalism |
Cannibalism is the act of eating another of one's own species. |
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cannibalization |
Cannibalization is the process of an animal eating another of their own species. |
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cannibalizations |
The plural form of cannibalization; more than one (kind of) cannibalization. |
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cannibalize |
If an animal cannibalize |
The female black widow spider is known to cannibalize the male. |
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cannibalized |
The past tense and past participle of cannibalize. |
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cannibalizes |
The third-person singular form of cannibalize. |
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cannibalizing |
The present participle of cannibalize. |
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cannibals |
The plural form of cannibal; more than one (kind of) cannibal. |
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cannier |
The comparative form of canny; more canny. |
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canniest |
The superlative form of canny; most canny. |
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canning |
The present participle of can. |
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cannon |
A cannon is a large gun that is placed on the ground to shoot cannonballs by exploding gunpowder. |
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cannonade |
Cannonade is a use of cannons and other artillery for a long time. |
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cannonades |
The plural form of cannonade; more than one (kind of) cannonade. |
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cannoned |
The past tense and past participle of cannon. |
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cannoning |
The present participle of cannon. |
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cannons |
The plural form of cannon; more than one (kind of) cannon. |
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cannot |
If you cannot do something |
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canny |
A canny person is someone who has good judgement. |
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canoe |
A canoe is a type of boat that is moved by paddles. |
The lake can be travelled on by canoe. |
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canoed |
The past tense and past participle of canoe. |
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canoeing |
The present participle of canoe. |
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canoes |
The plural form of canoe; more than one (kind of) canoe. |
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canoodle |
If two people canoodle |
They were caught canoodling at the back of the bar. |
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canoodled |
The past tense and past participle of canoodle. |
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canoodles |
The third-person singular form of canoodle. |
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canoodling |
The present participle of canoodle. |
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canopied |
The past tense and past participle of canopy. |
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canopies |
The plural form of canopy; more than one (kind of) canopy. |
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canopy |
A canopy is a high cover providing shelter above an object. |
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canopying |
The present participle of canopy. |
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cans |
The plural form of can; more than one (kind of) can. |
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can't |
cannot |
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cantankerous |
A cantankerous person is someone who gets angry easily. |
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canteen |
A canteen is a bottle for staring water or other fluids. |
There was a hole in my canteen so now I am out of water. |
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canteens |
The plural form of canteen; more than one (kind of) canteen. |
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Cantonese |
Cantonese is a language mostly spoken in Guangdong |
Cantonese has more tones than Mandarin. |
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cantrip |
A cantrip is a spell or magic trick. |
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cantrips |
The plural form of cantrip; more than one (kind of) cantrip. |
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Canuck |
A Canuck is a Canadian person. |
Those Canucks trampled the flowers. |
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Canucks |
The plural form of Canuck; more than one (kind of) Canuck. |
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canvas |
A canvas is a type of hard |
John prepared the canvas for the sail. |
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canvased |
The past tense and past participle of canvas. |
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canvases |
plural of canvas |
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canvasing |
The present participle of canvas. |
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canvass |
If you canvass someone |
The Conservative Party canvassed for voters on television |
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canvassed |
The past tense and past participle of canvass. |
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canvasses |
The plural form of canvas; more than one (kind of) canvas. |
Many canvasses lined the wall. |
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canvassing |
The present participle of canvass. |
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cap |
A cap is a small hat. |
He was wearing blue jeans and a ball cap. |
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capabilities |
The plural form of capability; more than one (kind of) capability. |
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capability |
We say that someone has a capability when they are capable of doing something; that means they are able to do it. |
He has great capabilities in using computers, but he always forgets to go to school on time. |
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capable |
If someone or something is capable of something |
This system is capable of providing food for about 400 people.; I'm quite capable of looking after myself and I don't need you to tell me how. |
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capacities |
The plural form of capacity; more than one (kind of) capacity. |
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capacity |
The capacity of a container |
The capacity of the bottle is 500 ml.; The capacity of the hard drive is 120 GB.; I'm sorry, this pool only has a capacity of 100 people and I can't let any more in.; If you fill it to capacity, you won't be able to carry it. |
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cape |
A cape is a long piece of cloth tied around the neck and worn down the back. |
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Cape Colony |
The Cape Colony was the rule by The British between 1795 and 1910. |
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caper |
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capes |
The plural form of cape; more than one (kind of) cape. |
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capillaries |
The plural form of capillary; more than one (kind of) capillary. |
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capillary |
A tiny tube in the body that blood travels through. It connects the end of an artery to the beginning of a vein. |
Blood cells have to go through each tiny capillary one by one. |
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capital |
A capital is the most important city of a country. The government of the country is usually located there. |
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capital punishment |
Capital punishment is a specific punishment that results in the death of the accused. |
The murderer received Capital punishment for all the people he killed. |
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capital punishments |
The plural form of capital punishment; more than one (kind of) capital punishment. |
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capitalise |
{transitive}} In capitalise words when writing |
In German, all nouns are capitalised. |
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capitalised |
The past tense and past participle of capitalise. |
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capitalises |
The third-person singular form of capitalise. |
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capitalising |
The present participle of capitalise. |
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capitalism |
Capitalism is an economic system in which ordinary people own land and businesses and use them to increase their wealth. |
East Germany changed from the Soviet Union's type of socialism to the Western type of capitalism after the fall of the Berlin Wall.; Many people blame capitalism for poverty and pollution. |
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capitalisms |
The plural form of capitalism; more than one (kind of) capitalism. |
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capitalist |
A capitalist system or country is one that supports capitalism. |
To what extent is the capitalist economic system behind the world's social instability?; China has abandoned much of its state-centered economy in favor of a free-market, capitalist economy. |
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capitalists |
The plural form of capitalist; more than one (kind of) capitalist. |
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capitalize |
In capitalize words when writing |
In German, all nouns are capitalized. |
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capitalized |
The past tense and past participle of capitalize. |
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capitalizes |
The third-person singular form of capitalize. |
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capitalizing |
The present participle of capitalize. |
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capitals |
The plural form of capital; more than one (kind of) capital. |
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capitol |
A capitol is the building in which the people who make the laws of a U.S. state meet. |
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capitols |
The plural form of capitol; more than one (kind of) capitol. |
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capitulate |
If you capitulate |
He argued and hollered for so long that I finally capitulated just to make him stop. |
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capitulated |
The past tense and past participle of capitulate. |
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capitulates |
The third-person singular form of capitulate. |
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capitulating |
The present participle of capitulate. |
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caporegime |
A caporegime is a role in the Mafia who leads a set of soldiers and they have a major status and influence in the organization. |
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caporegimes |
The plural form of caporegime; more than one (kind of) caporegime. |
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capped |
The past tense and past participle of cap. |
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capping |
The present participle of cap. |
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cappings |
The plural form of capping; more than one (kind of) capping. |
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cappuccino |
Cappuccino is an Italian coffee-based beverage that is made from espresso and steamed or frothed milk. |
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cappuccinos |
The plural form of cappuccino; more than one (kind of) cappuccino. |
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caprice |
When someone has a caprice |
You should not give permission to your child's every caprice. |
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caprices |
The plural form of caprice; more than one (kind of) caprice. |
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capricious |
If something is capricious |
I almost died in a capricious winter storm. |
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Capricorn |
Capricorn is a constellation of the zodiac supposedly shaped like a goat. |
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caps |
The plural form of cap; more than one (kind of) cap. |
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capsaicin |
Capsaicin is a chemical compound that is found in peppers and it is responsible for the burning feeling they produce. |
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capsizable |
If something is capsizable |
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capsize |
If a boat capsizes |
The canoe capsized. |
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capsized |
The past tense and past participle of capsize. |
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capsizes |
The third-person singular form of capsize. |
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capsizing |
The present participle of capsize. |
|
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capsule |
A capsule is a small case or container |
|
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capsules |
The plural form of capsule; more than one (kind of) capsule. |
|
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capsulise |
If you capsulise something |
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408 |
capsulised |
The past tense and past participle of capsulise. |
|
409 |
capsulises |
The third-person singular form of capsulise. |
|
410 |
capsulising |
The present participle of capsulise. |
|
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capsulize |
If you capsulize something |
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capsulized |
The past tense and past participle of capsulize. |
|
413 |
capsulizes |
The third-person singular form of capsulize. |
|
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capsulizing |
The present participle of capsulize. |
|
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capt |
Short for captain or captains. |
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captain |
A captain is a rank in the army between lieutenant and major. |
|
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captaincies |
The plural form of captaincy; more than one (kind of) captaincy. |
|
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captaincy |
The captaincy of a person is their rank or status of being a captain. |
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captained |
The past tense and past participle of captain. |
|
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captaining |
The present participle of captain. |
|
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captains |
The plural form of captain; more than one (kind of) captain. |
|
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captainship |
The captainship of a person is their rank or status of being a captain. |
|
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captainships |
The plural form of captainship; more than one (kind of) captainship. |
|
424 |
caption |
A caption is a title or description of an image or illustration. |
Look at the caption under the illustration to learn more. |
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captioned |
The past tense and past participle of caption. |
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captioning |
The present participle of caption. |
|
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captions |
The plural form of caption; more than one (kind of) caption. |
|
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captivate |
If something captivates you |
The show captivated audiences around the world.; The boy was captivated by her beauty. |
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captivated |
The past tense and past participle of captivate. |
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captivates |
The third-person singular form of captivate. |
|
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captivating |
The present participle of captivate. |
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captive |
A captive is a prisoner |
Put the captives back in jail.; Settlers often became captives of marauding Indians during the colonial wars in America. |
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captives |
The plural form of captive; more than one (kind of) captive. |
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capts |
Short for captains. |
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capture |
If you capture a person or animal |
Keith Maupin is the first American soldier captured in Iraq.; The boys captured a frog, but let it go. |
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captured |
The past tense and past participle of capture. |
The captured tiger looked helpless. |
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captures |
The plural form of capture; more than one (kind of) capture. |
|
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capturing |
The present participle of capture. |
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car |
A car is a small passenger vehicle with four wheels |
I just drive around in my car all day.; The garage was full so she parked her poor little car on the street.; Three fire trucks and two police cars arrived at the scene of the car accident.; Tony got in the driver's seat and started the car.; We flew into Miami and got a rental car.; Her son crashed the family car, but nobody was hurt.; Sheldon had offered to buy Nicki a used car, a Honda or Toyota, something reliable.; They stopped us at a red light and stole our car.; Us kids made $20 washing the cars in the driveway in front of our parents' house.; I loaded my suitcase and bag in the trunk of my car.; The salesperson at the car dealer tried to sell me a used BMW.; Are we going to be driving Chinese electric cars in a few years?; When the car was going 150 km/h, she took her hands off the wheel and closed her eyes.; Mr. Marquez was known for flashy clothes and jewelry, luxury cars and even a few boats. |
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caramel |
Caramel is a smooth |
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caramelisations |
The plural form of caramelisation; more than one (kind of) caramelisation. |
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caramelizations |
The plural form of caramelization; more than one (kind of) caramelization. |
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caramelize |
If you caramelize sugar |
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caramels |
The plural form of caramel; more than one (kind of) caramel. |
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445 |
caravan |
A caravan is a group of travelers passing through harsh territory. |
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carbine |
A carbine is a rifle with a short barrel. |
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carbines |
The plural form of carbine; more than one (kind of) carbine. |
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carbohydrate |
A carbohydrate is made up of carbon |
Potatoes are a good source of carbohydrates. |
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carbohydrates |
The plural form of carbohydrate; more than one (kind of) carbohydrate. |
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carbon |
The chemical element (symbol C) with an atomic number of 6. |
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carbon dioxide |
Carbon dioxide is a colorless |
Carbon dioxide makes up less than 1% of the atmosphere. |
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carbonate |
A carbonate is any salt that contains carbonic acid. |
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carbonated |
If a liquid is carbonated |
Soda are carbonated drinks. Champagne and beer are naturally carbonated through fermentation. |
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carbonates |
The plural form of carbonate; more than one (kind of) carbonate. |
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carbonating |
The present participle of carbonate. |
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carbonise |
If you carbonise something |
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carbonised |
The past tense and past participle of carbonise. |
|
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carbonises |
The third-person singular form of carbonise. |
|
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carbonising |
The present participle of carbonise. |
|
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carbonize |
If you carbonize something |
|
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carbonized |
The past tense and past participle of carbonize. |
|
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carbonizes |
The third-person singular form of carbonize. |
|
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carbonizing |
The present participle of carbonize. |
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carbons |
The plural form of carbon; more than one (kind of) carbon. |
|
465 |
carburetor |
A carburetor is a device in an internal combustion engine where fuel is vaporized and mixed with air prior to ignition. |
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carburetors |
The plural form of carburetor; more than one (kind of) carburetor. |
|
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carburettor |
A carburettor is a device in an internal combustion engine where fuel is vaporised and mixed with air prior to ignition. |
|
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carburettors |
The plural form of carburettor; more than one (kind of) carburettor. |
|
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carcass |
A carcass is the body of a dead animal. |
|
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carcasses |
The plural form of carcass; more than one (kind of) carcass. |
|
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carcinogen |
A carcinogen is a substance or agent that can cause cancer. |
|
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carcinogenic |
If something is carcinogenic |
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card |
A card is a small |
The police stopped me and asked to see my identity card.; "I don't have any money with me, can I pay with my credit card?"; The soccer player got a red card and left the game.; We spent the afternoon playing card games.; I think we sent them a Christmas card last year. |
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cardboard |
Cardboard is a material like paper |
Cardboard is used to make boxes.; I put all my furniture in cardboard boxes to move it. |
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cardiac |
Something that is cardiac is related to the heart. |
Cardiac arrest |
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Cardiff |
Cardiff is the capital of Wales. |
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cardinal |
Something that is cardinal is of fundamental importance; it is very important. |
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cardinal number |
A cardinal number tells how much or quantity; a counting number; a cardinal. |
The smallest cardinal numbers are 0, 1, 2, and 3.; The cardinal number "three" can be written as "3" or "three". |
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cardinal numbers |
The plural form of cardinal number; more than one (kind of) cardinal number. |
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cardinals |
The plural form of cardinal; more than one (kind of) cardinal. |
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carding |
The present participle of card. |
|
482 |
cardiologies |
The plural form of cardiology; more than one (kind of) cardiology. |
|
483 |
cardiologist |
A cardiologist is a doctor who specializes in medical problems related to the heart. |
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cardiologists |
The plural form of cardiologist; more than one (kind of) cardiologist. |
|
485 |
cardiology |
Cardiology is the study of the structure |
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cards |
The plural form of card; more than one (kind of) card. |
|
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care |
Care is the act of helping someone |
He decided not to seek health care from a hospitals.; We take the kids to child care during the week. |
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cared |
The past tense and past participle of care. |
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career |
A career is a job or a series of related jobs that you do for many years. |
His pro coaching career spans 23 years, including time with the 49ers (1967–73 and' 77), the Browns (1978–80), the Oilers (1981–82), the Cowboys (1983–85) and the Cardinals (1986–89).; She says that she enjoyed making the movie, but has no plans to pursue an acting career.; Students need more support from teachers and advisers in deciding about academic programs and career paths.; Don quit his old job and launched a new career, restoring classic cars in a backyard garage.; He lost his hand in an accident, which ended his painting career.; Career advancement is often based on job performance, not just how long you've been in the job. |
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carefree |
If you are carefree |
He had a carefree way of life. He didn't let anything bother him. |
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careful |
If you are careful |
Edward had to be very careful when walking with the hot soup bowl in his hands because he could spill it and burn himself. |
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carefully |
When something is done carefully |
Timmy, take that vase out in our room carefully. |
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careless |
If you are careless |
Charles was careless and dropped the pencil, which caused it to break in half. |
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carded |
The past tense and past participle of card. |
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carelessness |
Carelessness is a lack of care. |
The accident was caused by a driver's carelessness. |
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cardboards |
The plural form of cardboard; more than one (kind of) cardboard. |
|
497 |
card games |
The plural form of card game; more than one (kind of) card game. |
|
498 |
cares |
The third-person singular form of care. |
|
499 |
card game |
A card game is any game that is played with playing cards. |
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carcinogens |
The plural form of carcinogen; more than one (kind of) carcinogen. |
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501 |
carbs |
Another name for carbohydrates. |
I'm gonna eat less carbs as part of my diet. |
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caravans |
The plural form of caravan; more than one (kind of) caravan. |
|
503 |
caretaker |
A caretaker is someone who takes care of something. |
A child's caretakers are his parents. |
504 |
caretakers |
The plural form of caretaker; more than one (kind of) caretaker. |
|
505 |
cargo |
Cargo is goods carried on a ship or airplane. |
Tie up the cargo so that it does not fall off the ship. |
506 |
cargoes |
The plural form of cargo; more than one (kind of) cargo. |
|
507 |
cargoless |
If something is cargoless |
|
508 |
cargos |
The plural form of cargo; more than one (kind of) cargo. |
|
509 |
carapaces |
The plural form of carapace; more than one (kind of) carapace. |
|
510 |
carapace |
A carapace is the hard protective covering of an animal |
|
511 |
caramelizing |
The present participle of caramelize. |
|
512 |
caramelizes |
The third-person singular form of caramelize. |
|
513 |
Caribbean |
Something that is Caribbean is related to the sea and region of the Americas. |
|
514 |
Caribbeans |
The plural form of Caribbean; more than one (kind of) Caribbean. |
|
515 |
caramelized |
The past tense and past participle of caramelize. |
|
516 |
caramelization |
Caramelization is the process of converting sugar into caramel. |
|
517 |
caricature |
A caricature is a drawing of a person in which unique features of the person are exaggerated for comic effect. |
|
518 |
caricatured |
The past tense and past participle of caricature. |
|
519 |
caricatures |
The plural form of caricature; more than one (kind of) caricature. |
|
520 |
caricaturing |
The present participle of caricature. |
|
521 |
caring |
The present participle of care. |
|
522 |
caramelising |
The present participle of caramelise. |
|
523 |
caramelises |
The third-person singular form of caramelise. |
|
524 |
caramelised |
The past tense and past participle of caramelise. |
|
525 |
caramelise |
If you caramelise sugar |
|
526 |
Carl |
Carl is a male given name. |
|
527 |
carnation |
A carnation is a kind of flower. |
He wore a red carnation on his jacket. |
528 |
carnations |
The plural form of carnation; more than one (kind of) carnation. |
|
529 |
caramelisation |
Caramelisation is the process of converting sugar into caramel. |
|
530 |
carnival |
A carnival is a festive occasion that has parades |
|
531 |
carnivals |
The plural form of carnival; more than one (kind of) carnival. |
|
532 |
carnivore |
A carnivore is an animal that eats other animals or meat only. |
|
533 |
carnivores |
The plural form of carnivore; more than one (kind of) carnivore. |
|
534 |
carnivorous |
If an animal is carnivorous |
|
535 |
carol |
A carol is a song of happiness and joy. |
Let's go door to door and sing Christmas carols. |
536 |
caroled |
The past tense and past participle of carol. |
|
537 |
caroler |
A caroler is a person who sings carols. |
|
538 |
carolers |
The plural form of caroler; more than one (kind of) caroler. |
|
539 |
caroling |
The present participle of carol. |
|
540 |
carolled |
The past tense and past participle of carol. |
|
541 |
caroller |
A caroller is a person who sings carols. |
|
542 |
carollers |
The plural form of caroller; more than one (kind of) caroller. |
|
543 |
carolling |
The present participle of carol. |
|
544 |
carols |
The plural form of carol; more than one (kind of) carol. |
|
545 |
captivity |
Captivity is the condition of being kept as a prisoner. |
You will be put into captivity until you tell us the truth.; Many children were carried into Indian captivity during the colonial wars in America.; Wild animals taken into captivity are sometimes cruelly mistreated. |
546 |
caroused |
The past tense and past participle of carouse. |
|
547 |
carelessly |
If you do something carelessly |
Marcia carelessly drove through a red light, almost causing an accident. |
548 |
carousing |
The present participle of carouse. |
|
549 |
carp |
A carp is a type of fish. |
A goldfish is a small carp. |
550 |
careers |
The plural form of career; more than one (kind of) career. |
|
551 |
carpenter |
A carpenter is a person who creates and repairs wooden houses and other objects. |
The carpenter will build us new cabinets. |
552 |
carpenters |
The plural form of carpenter; more than one (kind of) carpenter. |
|
553 |
carpentry |
The activity or job of making or repairing wooden houses and things. |
|
554 |
carpet |
A carpet is a floor covering |
He walked in with his boots leaving snow on the carpet. |
555 |
careens |
The third-person singular form of careen. |
|
556 |
careening |
The present participle of careen. |
|
557 |
carpets |
The plural form of carpet; more than one (kind of) carpet. |
|
558 |
careened |
The past tense and past participle of careen. |
|
559 |
carpool |
Carpool is an arrangement where people share a car with other passengers to save the cost of operating the car. |
|
560 |
carpooled |
The past tense and past participle of carpool. |
|
561 |
carpooling |
The present participle of carpool. |
|
562 |
carpools |
The plural form of carpool; more than one (kind of) carpool. |
|
563 |
carps |
The plural form of carp; more than one (kind of) carp. |
|
564 |
carriage |
A vehicle on wheels |
Jack Hampton rode on his carriage to the wedding. |
565 |
carriages |
The plural form of carriage; more than one (kind of) carriage. |
|
566 |
careen |
If you careen a ship |
|
567 |
carer |
A carer is a person whose job is to take care of another person. |
|
568 |
carried |
The past tense and past participle of carry. |
|
569 |
carrier |
A carrier is a person who carries. |
|
570 |
carriers |
The plural form of carrier; more than one (kind of) carrier. |
|
571 |
carries |
The third-person singular form of carry. |
|
572 |
carers |
The plural form of carer; more than one (kind of) carer. |
|
573 |
carrot |
A long root eaten as a vegetable. It is usually orange in color. |
|
574 |
carrot cake |
Carrot cake is a soft cake often made with carrots mixed into the batter. |
|
575 |
carrot cakes |
The plural form of carrot cake; more than one (kind of) carrot cake. |
|
576 |
carrots |
The plural form of carrot; more than one (kind of) carrot. |
|
577 |
carry |
If you carry something |
Let me carry those bags in for you.; We walked through the trees, picked some apples, and carried them to the water.; He carried her out of the bathroom and dropped her onto the bed. |
578 |
caress |
A caress is a gentle touch |
|
579 |
carrying |
The present participle of carry. |
|
580 |
cars |
The plural form of car; more than one (kind of) car. |
|
581 |
cart |
A small |
Harry put his trunk in a cart and pushed it through the station. |
582 |
carted |
The past tense and past participle of cart. |
|
583 |
carter |
A carter is a person who drives carts or wagons. |
The carter had a team of four horses to pull his heavy cart. |
584 |
carters |
The plural form of carter; more than one (kind of) carter. |
|
585 |
cartilage |
A cartilage is a firm and flexible connective tissue that is found in various parts of the body. |
|
586 |
cartilages |
The plural form of cartilage; more than one (kind of) cartilage. |
|
587 |
carting |
The present participle of cart. |
|
588 |
cartographies |
The plural form of cartography; more than one (kind of) cartography. |
|
589 |
cartography |
Cartography is the creation of charts and maps based on the geographical layout of a place. |
|
590 |
carton |
A carton is a small |
|
591 |
cartons |
The plural form of carton; more than one (kind of) carton. |
|
592 |
cartoon |
A cartoon is a movie using animation. |
|
593 |
cartoonise |
If you cartoonise something |
|
594 |
cartoonised |
The past tense and past participle of cartoonise. |
|
595 |
cartoonises |
The third-person singular form of cartoonise. |
|
596 |
cartoonising |
The present participle of cartoonise. |
|
597 |
cartoonist |
A cartoonist is someone who draws cartoons. |
The cartoonist draws for the newspaper. |
598 |
cartoonists |
The plural form of cartoonist; more than one (kind of) cartoonist. |
|
599 |
cartoonize |
If you cartoonize something |
|
600 |
cartoonized |
The past tense and past participle of cartoonize. |
|
601 |
cartoonizes |
The third-person singular form of cartoonize. |
|
602 |
cartoonizing |
The present participle of cartoonize. |
|
603 |
cartoons |
The plural form of cartoon; more than one (kind of) cartoon. |
|
604 |
cartridge |
A cartridge is a case or container that holds a substance or object which is difficult or awkward to handle; they can usually be changed easily. |
|
605 |
cartridges |
The plural form of cartridge; more than one (kind of) cartridge. |
|
606 |
carts |
The plural form of cart; more than one (kind of) cart. |
|
607 |
cartwheel |
A cartwheel is the wheel of a cart. |
|
608 |
cartwheeled |
The past tense and past participle of cartwheel. |
|
609 |
cartwheeling |
The present participle of cartwheel. |
|
610 |
cartwheels |
The plural form of cartwheel; more than one (kind of) cartwheel. |
|
611 |
caressed |
The past tense and past participle of caress. |
|
612 |
caresses |
The plural form of caress; more than one (kind of) caress. |
|
613 |
caressing |
The present participle of caress. |
|
614 |
carhop |
A carhop is a employee who serves customers |
|
615 |
carhopped |
The past tense and past participle of carhop. |
|
616 |
carhopping |
The present participle of carhop. |
|
617 |
carhops |
The plural form of carhop; more than one (kind of) carhop. |
|
618 |
caribou |
A caribou is a type of reindeer living in North America. |
|
619 |
caribous |
The plural form of caribou; more than one (kind of) caribou. |
|
620 |
carjack |
If you carjack a person |
|
621 |
carjacked |
The past tense and past participle of carjack. |
|
622 |
carjacking |
The present participle of carjack. |
|
623 |
carjacks |
The third-person singular form of carjack. |
|
624 |
carnitas |
Carnitas is a Mexican dish that involves braised or roasted pork strips. |
|
625 |
carped |
The past tense and past participle of carp. |
|
626 |
carpeted |
The past tense and past participle of carpet. |
|
627 |
carpeting |
The present participle of carpet. |
|
628 |
carping |
The present participle of carp. |
|
629 |
carriageway |
A carriageway is a part of a road that cars can drive on. |
|
630 |
carriageways |
The plural form of carriageway; more than one (kind of) carriageway. |
|
631 |
carrion |
Carrion is rotting meat. |
The crows tore pieces of carrion from the dead cow. |
632 |
carry out |
If you carry out an order |
|
633 |
carouse |
If people carouse |
We are all going to carouse at Brian's tonight. |
634 |
carouses |
The third-person singular form of carouse. |
|
635 |
carve |
If you carve wood or stone |
|
636 |
carved |
The past tense and past participle of carve. |
|
637 |
carves |
The third-person singular form of carve. |
|
638 |
carving |
The present participle of carve. |
|
639 |
carvings |
The plural form of carving; more than one (kind of) carving. |
|
640 |
cascade |
A cascade is a series of waterfalls over small rocks. Or simply |
|
641 |
cascaded |
The past tense and past participle of cascade. |
|
642 |
cascades |
The plural form of cascade; more than one (kind of) cascade. |
|
643 |
cascading |
The present participle of cascade. |
|
644 |
case |
A case is a container to hold something. |
He opened the case and pulled out his violin. |
645 |
cased |
The past tense and past participle of case. |
|
646 |
cases |
The plural form of case; more than one (kind of) case. |
|
647 |
cash |
Cash is money in the form of bills and coins |
The publisher supplied cash prizes and books for the winning essays written by fourth through sixth graders.; Payment is by cash, VISA, or MasterCard. |
648 |
cash cow |
A cash cow is something |
|
649 |
cash crop |
A crop that is grown for sale rather than for personal food or for feeding to livestock. |
|
650 |
cash crops |
The plural form of cash crop; more than one (kind of) cash crop. |
|
651 |
cashed |
The past tense and past participle of cash. |
|
652 |
cashes |
The third-person singular form of cash. |
|
653 |
cashier |
A cashier is a worker who collects money and gives out change at a store or bank. |
My first job was as a cashier at a new grocery store in town.; The cashier took my twenty and gave me back $2.25 change. |
654 |
cashiered |
The past tense and past participle of cashier. |
|
655 |
cashiering |
The present participle of cashier. |
|
656 |
cashiers |
The plural form of cashier; more than one (kind of) cashier. |
|
657 |
cashing |
The present participle of cash. |
|
658 |
casing |
A casing is something that encloses or protects another. |
|
659 |
casings |
The plural form of casing; more than one (kind of) casing. |
|
660 |
casino |
A casino is a place where people can play gambling games to try to win money. |
He played poker at the casino to try to win some money. |
661 |
casinoes |
The plural form of casino; more than one (kind of) casino. |
|
662 |
casinos |
The plural form of casino; more than one (kind of) casino. |
|
663 |
cask |
A cask is a large barrel that is used for the storage of liquid |
|
664 |
casket |
A casket is another word for a coffin |
We went to pick out a casket for our late grandmother. |
665 |
casketed |
The past tense and past participle of casket. |
|
666 |
casketing |
The present participle of casket. |
|
667 |
caskets |
The plural form of casket; more than one (kind of) casket. |
|
668 |
casks |
The plural form of cask; more than one (kind of) cask. |
|
669 |
Casper |
Casper is a male given name. |
|
670 |
casserole |
Casserole is a kind of large |
|
671 |
casseroles |
The plural form of casserole; more than one (kind of) casserole. |
|
672 |
cassette |
A cassette is a small flat case that holds the tape that records sounds and pictures. |
The cassette was broken. None of the movie we filmed was recorded. |
673 |
cassettes |
The plural form of cassette; more than one (kind of) cassette. |
|
674 |
cassock |
A cassock is a long |
|
675 |
cassocks |
The plural form of cassock; more than one (kind of) cassock. |
|
676 |
cast |
If x casts light or shadow on y |
The street light outside my window cast shadows on the wall.; The campfire cast a warm light on her face. |
677 |
castanet |
Castanets are a handheld percussion instrument that consists of a pair of concave shells joined on one edge by string. |
|
678 |
castanets |
The plural form of castanet; more than one (kind of) castanet. |
|
679 |
castaway |
A castaway is someone who has survived a shipwreck and is not able to contact other people to get help. |
|
680 |
castaways |
The plural form of castaway; more than one (kind of) castaway. |
|
681 |
casted |
The past tense and past participle of cast. |
|
682 |
castigate |
If you castigate a person |
|
683 |
castigated |
The past tense and past participle of castigate. |
|
684 |
castigates |
The third-person singular form of castigate. |
|
685 |
castigating |
The present participle of castigate. |
|
686 |
casting |
The present participle of cast. |
|
687 |
castings |
The plural form of casting; more than one (kind of) casting. |
|
688 |
castle |
A castle is a large |
In the Middle Ages, castles were used to protect the king and queen. |
689 |
castled |
The past tense and past participle of castle. |
|
690 |
castles |
The plural form of castle; more than one (kind of) castle. |
|
691 |
castling |
The present participle of castle. |
|
692 |
castrate |
To castrate is to remove the testicles from a male |
The young bulls were castrated so they would grow more meat. |
693 |
castrated |
The past tense and past participle of castrate. |
|
694 |
castrates |
The third-person singular form of castrate. |
|
695 |
castrating |
The present participle of castrate. |
|
696 |
castration |
Castration is the removal of the testicles of a male animal. |
|
697 |
castrations |
The plural form of castration; more than one (kind of) castration. |
|
698 |
castrato |
A castrato is a male soprano singer who has been castrated while still a boy to keep his voice high pitched. |
|
699 |
castratos |
The plural form of castrato; more than one (kind of) castrato. |
|
700 |
casts |
The plural form of cast; more than one (kind of) cast. |
|
701 |
casual |
Something that is casual is relaxed and not formal. It's the way we act when we're with friends and family. |
Wear casual clothes to this party.; I have casual clothes to wear at home, more formal clothes to wear at work, and very formal clothes to wear to weddings and other special occasions.; Because you're my friend, the way I talk to you is more casual than the way I talk at work. |
702 |
casual sex |
Casual sex is a sexual activity that is done without any commitment or emotional attachment between the people involved. |
|
703 |
casually |
If something is done casually |
|
704 |
casualness |
The casualness of something is how casual it is. |
|
705 |
casualties |
The plural form of casualty; more than one (kind of) casualty. |
|
706 |
casualty |
A casualty is a person who has been hurt |
The only casualty in the bus crash was an old man who broke his arm. |
707 |
cat |
A cat is a domestic animal often kept as a pet; it has whiskers and likes to chase mice. |
Our pet cat has just had kittens. |
708 |
cataclysm |
A cataclysm is a very bad or big disaster |
|
709 |
cataclysmic |
If something is cataclysmic |
It is believed that a cataclysmic impact caused the extinction of the dinosaurs. |
710 |
cataclysms |
The plural form of cataclysm; more than one (kind of) cataclysm. |
|
711 |
Catalan |
Catalan is the language in Catalonia. |
|
712 |
Catalans |
The plural form of Catalan; more than one (kind of) Catalan. |
|
713 |
catalog |
A catalog is a list of items. |
Look through the catalog to find the book you're looking for. |
714 |
cataloged |
The past tense and past participle of catalog. |
|
715 |
cataloging |
The present participle of catalog. |
|
716 |
catalogs |
The plural form of catalog; more than one (kind of) catalog. |
|
717 |
catalogue |
A catalogue is a list of items. |
Look through the catalogue to find the book you're looking for. |
718 |
catalogued |
The past tense and past participle of catalogue. |
|
719 |
catalogues |
The plural form of catalogue; more than one (kind of) catalogue. |
|
720 |
cataloguing |
The present participle of catalogue. |
|
721 |
Catalonia |
Catalonia is a province in Spain. |
|
722 |
catalyses |
The plural form of catalysis; more than one (kind of) catalysis. |
|
723 |
catalysis |
Catalysis is the process where a catalyst speeds a chemical reaction. The catalyst itself does undergo any change itself. |
|
724 |
catalyst |
A substance that makes a chemical reaction happen faster. The catalyst is not changed by the process and can be used again. |
|
725 |
catalysts |
The plural form of catalyst; more than one (kind of) catalyst. |
|
726 |
catamaran |
A catamaran is a ship with two hulls. |
|
727 |
catamarans |
The plural form of catamaran; more than one (kind of) catamaran. |
|
728 |
catamount |
a catamount is a wildcat with a short tail |
the catamount paced back and forth |
729 |
catamounts |
The plural form of catamount; more than one (kind of) catamount. |
|
730 |
catapultable |
If something is catapultable |
|
731 |
catarrhs |
The plural form of catarrh; more than one (kind of) catarrh. |
|
732 |
catastrophe |
A catastrophe is a violent |
The Great Fire destroyed the city completely. This was a catastrophe.; His wife left him for another man. This was his personal catastrophe. |
733 |
catastrophes |
The plural form of catastrophe; more than one (kind of) catastrophe. |
|
734 |
catastrophic |
If something is catastrophic |
|
735 |
catatonia |
Catatonia is a psychiatric condition where the person has the tendency to remain rigid for long periods and may occasionally be in a state of extreme agitation. |
|
736 |
catch |
A catch is something that is caught |
My dad brought home a good catch of trout today. |
737 |
catchable |
If something is catchable |
|
738 |
catcher |
A catcher is a person or thing that catches something. |
|
739 |
catches |
The third-person singular form of catch. |
|
740 |
catchier |
The comparative form of catchy; more catchy. |
|
741 |
catchiest |
The superlative form of catchy; most catchy. |
|
742 |
catching |
The present participle of catch. |
|
743 |
catchphrase |
A phrase that someone uses a lot is called a catchphrase. |
|
744 |
catchphrases |
The plural form of catchphrase; more than one (kind of) catchphrase. |
|
745 |
catchy |
Something that is catchy |
|
746 |
categorise |
If you categorise something |
|
747 |
categorizations |
The plural form of categorization; more than one (kind of) categorization. |
|
748 |
categorize |
If you categorize something |
|
749 |
categories |
The plural form of category; more than one (kind of) category. |
|
750 |
caterer |
A caterer is a person or company that is paid to provide food and drinks during an event. |
|
751 |
caterers |
The plural form of caterer; more than one (kind of) caterer. |
|
752 |
Caterina |
Caterina is a female given name. |
|
753 |
catchers |
The plural form of catcher; more than one (kind of) catcher. |
|
754 |
catatonics |
The plural form of catatonic; more than one (kind of) catatonic. |
|
755 |
catatonic |
If a person is catatonic |
|
756 |
caters |
The third-person singular form of cater. |
|
757 |
catarrh |
Puffiness in the nose and throat caused by illness. |
He was out of work for a week because of catarrhs |
758 |
catapults |
The plural form of catapult; more than one (kind of) catapult. |
|
759 |
catapulting |
The present participle of catapult. |
|
760 |
catapulted |
The past tense and past participle of catapult. |
|
761 |
catapult |
A catapult is an object that can be used to throw or launch objects such as stones. |
That child used the catapult to hit his friend. |
762 |
catered |
The past tense and past participle of cater. |
|
763 |
cater |
To cater is to bring or make food for an event. |
We need to get a company to cater our party this weekend. |
764 |
catenating |
The present participle of catenate. |
|
765 |
cathead |
A cathead is a big piece of wood that is on the bow of a ship that goes from one side of the bow to the other; used for holding anchors. |
|
766 |
catheads |
The plural form of cathead; more than one (kind of) cathead. |
|
767 |
cathedral |
A church where a bishop is based |
The new bishop took control of his cathedral. |
768 |
catenates |
The third-person singular form of catenate. |
|
769 |
Catherine |
Catherine is a female given name. |
|
770 |
catenated |
The past tense and past participle of catenate. |
|
771 |
catenate |
If you catenate things |
|
772 |
category |
A category is a group of people or things that are the same in some way. |
The music business tries to put music into various categories, such as rock, pop, jazz, etc. |
773 |
categorizing |
The present participle of categorize. |
|
774 |
categorizes |
The third-person singular form of categorize. |
|
775 |
categorized |
The past tense and past participle of categorize. |
|
776 |
categorization |
Categorization is the action of placing things into groups or categories. |
|
777 |
categorising |
The present participle of categorise. |
|
778 |
categorises |
The third-person singular form of categorise. |
|
779 |
categorised |
The past tense and past participle of categorise. |
|
780 |
cathode |
An cathode is an electrode through which the conventional current leaves a polarized electrical device. |
|
781 |
cathode ray tube |
A cathode ray tube is a vacuum tube that displays images by controlling the direction of a cathode ray emitted towards the front of the tube. |
|
782 |
cathode ray tubes |
The plural form of cathode ray tube; more than one (kind of) cathode ray tube. |
|
783 |
cathodes |
The plural form of cathode; more than one (kind of) cathode. |
|
784 |
Catholic |
A Catholic is a member of the Catholic Church. |
The priest is a Catholic. |
785 |
categorisations |
The plural form of categorisation; more than one (kind of) categorisation. |
|
786 |
cation |
A cation is a positively charged ion. |
|
787 |
categorisation |
Categorisation is the action of placing things into groups or categories. |
|
788 |
catlike |
If something is catlike |
She moved across the dance floor with smooth catlike actions. |
789 |
cats |
The plural form of cat; more than one (kind of) cat. |
My cats are chasing a mouse. |
790 |
catsup |
Another word for ketchup. |
|
791 |
catering |
The present participle of cater. |
|
792 |
cattails |
The plural form of cattail; more than one (kind of) cattail. |
|
793 |
caterpillar |
A caterpillar is the larva of a butterfly or moth. |
The bird just ate that green caterpillar. |
794 |
catting |
The present participle of cat. |
|
795 |
cattle |
Cattle are a group of cows or bulls |
The cattle are grazing (eating grass) in the field.; How many head of cattle (how many cattle) do you have? |
796 |
caterpillars |
The plural form of caterpillar; more than one (kind of) caterpillar. |
|
797 |
catfishes |
The plural form of catfish; more than one (kind of) catfish. |
|
798 |
catwalk |
A catwalk is the raised platform on which models walk during a fashion show. |
It was almost her turn to walk down the catwalk and show off her new outfit. |
799 |
catwalks |
The plural form of catwalk; more than one (kind of) catwalk. |
|
800 |
catfishing |
The present participle of catfish. |
|
801 |
cathedrals |
The plural form of cathedral; more than one (kind of) cathedral. |
|
802 |
caught |
The past tense and past participle of catch. |
|
803 |
cauliflower |
Cauliflower is a white broccoli-like vegetable |
I grow cauliflowers in my garden. |
804 |
cauliflowers |
The plural form of cauliflower; more than one (kind of) cauliflower. |
|
805 |
causal |
If something is causal |
|
806 |
causalities |
The plural form of causality; more than one (kind of) causality. |
|
807 |
causality |
Causality is the relationship between cause and effect of something. |
|
808 |
causally |
If something is done causally |
|
809 |
causation |
Causation is the action of causing something to happen. |
|
810 |
causations |
The plural form of causation; more than one (kind of) causation. |
|
811 |
causative |
If something is causative |
|
812 |
cause |
A cause is what leads to something happening. |
The cause of the fire was lightning. |
813 |
catheter |
A catheter is a small tube that is inserted into the body so as to administer a drug or remove fluid. |
|
814 |
catheterise |
If a doctor catheterises a vein |
|
815 |
causeway |
A causeway is a road that is raised above water |
|
816 |
causeways |
The plural form of causeway; more than one (kind of) causeway. |
|
817 |
catheterised |
The past tense and past participle of catheterise. |
|
818 |
caustic |
If something is caustic |
|
819 |
cauterise |
If you cauterise the skin or flesh of a wound |
|
820 |
cauterised |
The past tense and past participle of cauterise. |
|
821 |
cauterises |
The third-person singular form of cauterise. |
|
822 |
cauterising |
The present participle of cauterise. |
|
823 |
cauterize |
If you cauterize the skin or flesh of a wound |
|
824 |
cauterized |
The past tense and past participle of cauterize. |
|
825 |
cauterizes |
The third-person singular form of cauterize. |
|
826 |
cauterizing |
The present participle of cauterize. |
|
827 |
catheterises |
The third-person singular form of catheterise. |
|
828 |
catheterising |
The present participle of catheterise. |
|
829 |
catheterize |
If a doctor catheterizes a vein |
|
830 |
catheterized |
The past tense and past participle of catheterize. |
|
831 |
catheterizes |
The third-person singular form of catheterize. |
|
832 |
catheterizing |
The present participle of catheterize. |
|
833 |
cautiously |
If something is done cautiously |
|
834 |
catheters |
The plural form of catheter; more than one (kind of) catheter. |
|
835 |
Catholics |
The plural form of Catholic; more than one (kind of) Catholic. |
|
836 |
cavalier |
A cavalier person is someone who does not care enough about something important. |
|
837 |
cations |
The plural form of cation; more than one (kind of) cation. |
|
838 |
cavalry |
Cavalry is the military arm of service that fights while riding horses. |
|
839 |
cave |
A cave is a large |
A storm is coming towards us, lets take shelter in that cave. |
840 |
caveat |
A caveat is a warning or a formal objection. |
There are several caveats that concerns the validity of the assessment results. |
841 |
caveats |
The plural form of caveat; more than one (kind of) caveat. |
|
842 |
caved |
The past tense and past participle of cave. |
|
843 |
caveman |
A caveman is someone who lives in caves. |
|
844 |
cavemen |
The plural form of caveman; more than one (kind of) caveman. |
|
845 |
cavern |
A cavern is a large cave. |
|
846 |
caverns |
The plural form of cavern; more than one (kind of) cavern. |
|
847 |
caves |
The plural form of cave; more than one (kind of) cave. |
|
848 |
caviar |
Caviar is the roe of the sturgeon or other large fish. It is considered to be a delicacy. |
|
849 |
caviars |
The plural form of caviar; more than one (kind of) caviar. |
|
850 |
cattail |
A cattail is a wetland plant with brownish compact spikes. |
Young cattail stems can be eaten in salads or as a green vegetable; even the yellow pollen is edible. |
851 |
caviled |
The past tense and past participle of cavil. |
|
852 |
caviling |
The present participle of cavil. |
|
853 |
cavilled |
The past tense and past participle of cavil. |
|
854 |
cavilling |
The present participle of cavil. |
|
855 |
catted |
The past tense and past participle of cat. |
|
856 |
caving |
The present participle of cave. |
|
857 |
cavitate |
If you cavitate a flowing liquid |
|
858 |
cavitated |
The past tense and past participle of cavitate. |
|
859 |
cavitates |
The third-person singular form of cavitate. |
|
860 |
cavitating |
The present participle of cavitate. |
|
861 |
cavities |
The plural form of cavity; more than one (kind of) cavity. |
|
862 |
cavity |
A cavity is a hole or hollow area. |
|
863 |
cavort |
If you cavort |
|
864 |
cavorted |
The past tense and past participle of cavort. |
|
865 |
cavorting |
The present participle of cavort. |
|
866 |
cavorts |
The third-person singular form of cavort. |
|
867 |
caterwaul |
If a person caterwauls |
|
868 |
caterwauled |
The past tense and past participle of caterwaul. |
|
869 |
caterwauling |
The present participle of caterwaul. |
|
870 |
caterwauls |
The third-person singular form of caterwaul. |
|
871 |
Cayn |
Cayn is a province in SSC-Khatumo and northern Somalia. |
Cayn is settled by the reer darawiish community in SSC-Khatumo. |
872 |
CD |
A CD is a type of plastic disk that is used to store computer files. |
The singer released his new CD album. |
873 |
CDs |
The plural form of CD; more than one (kind of) CD. |
|
874 |
cease |
If you cease something |
Around the time of the First World War, Clark brothers ceased operations, and the mill finally fell silent.; Beyond the window, the rain ceased, giving way to sunshine. |
875 |
catfish |
A catfish is a order Siluriformes |
|
876 |
ceasefire |
A ceasefire is an agreement to stop fighting temporarily during a war. |
|
877 |
cease-fire |
A cease-fire is an agreement to stop fighting temporarily during a war. |
|
878 |
ceasefires |
The plural form of ceasefire; more than one (kind of) ceasefire. |
|
879 |
cease-fires |
The plural form of cease-fire; more than one (kind of) cease-fire. |
|
880 |
catfished |
The past tense and past participle of catfish. |
|
881 |
caucus |
A caucus is a meeting of supporters or members of a political party or movement |
|
882 |
cedar |
A cedar is a kind of tree with small thin leaves that don't fall off in winter. |
There is a row of cedars beside the road. |
883 |
cedars |
The plural form of cedar; more than one (kind of) cedar. |
|
884 |
cede |
If you cede |
Edward decided to cede the province. |
885 |
ceded |
The past tense and past participle of cede. |
|
886 |
cedes |
The third-person singular form of cede. |
|
887 |
caucuses |
The plural form of caucus; more than one (kind of) caucus. |
|
888 |
Cedric |
Cedric is a male given name. |
|
889 |
ceiling |
The top part of a room. |
This room has a very interesting ceiling. |
890 |
ceilings |
The plural form of ceiling; more than one (kind of) ceiling. |
|
891 |
ceilingward |
Moving in the direction of or facing the ceiling. |
|
892 |
ceilingwards |
moving or facing the ceiling. |
|
893 |
celebrate |
If you celebrate something |
The town celebrates its 200th anniversary this Saturday by launching 20,000 balloons.; Some American homes are treeless during Christmas as these families celebrate other holidays.; Fans poured into the streets to celebrate after their team's victory. |
894 |
celebrated |
The past tense and past participle of celebrate. |
|
895 |
celebrates |
The third-person singular form of celebrate. |
|
896 |
celebrating |
The present participle of celebrate. |
|
897 |
celebration |
A celebration is a gathering of people for fun and entertainment |
We held a birthday celebration for Jane last Sunday. |
898 |
celebrations |
The plural form of celebration; more than one (kind of) celebration. |
|
899 |
celebratory |
If something is celebratory |
|
900 |
celebrities |
The plural form of celebrity; more than one (kind of) celebrity. |
|
901 |
celebrity |
A famous person. |
David Beckham, Billie Eilish, Britney Spears, and Tom Hanks are celebrities. |
902 |
celeries |
The plural form of celery; more than one (kind of) celery. |
|
903 |
celery |
Celery is a type of vegetable eaten mostly for their fiberous stalks. |
I grow celery in my garden. |
904 |
celestial |
If something is celestial |
|
905 |
celestials |
The plural form of celestial; more than one (kind of) celestial. |
|
906 |
celibacies |
The plural form of celibacy; more than one (kind of) celibacy. |
|
907 |
celibacy |
Celibacy is the abstinence from marriage. |
|
908 |
caused |
The past tense and past participle of cause. |
|
909 |
causes |
The plural form of cause; more than one (kind of) cause. |
|
910 |
cell |
A cell is a room in a jail where prisoners are kept. |
He was arrested and kept in a small cell for one day. |
911 |
cell phone |
A wireless telephone that can be taken anywhere and may be used anywhere that there is cell phone reception tower. |
|
912 |
cell phones |
The plural form of cell phone; more than one (kind of) cell phone. |
|
913 |
causing |
The present participle of cause. |
|
914 |
caution |
Caution is being careful and planning ways to avoid danger or being hurt. |
He used caution as he climbed the old wooden steps. |
915 |
cautionary |
Something that is cautionary warns or cautions you of something. |
|
916 |
cautioned |
The past tense and past participle of caution. |
|
917 |
cautioning |
The present participle of caution. |
|
918 |
cautions |
The plural form of caution; more than one (kind of) caution. |
|
919 |
cautious |
Someone who is cautious is careful |
He took a few cautious steps out the door when he heard the sirens. |
920 |
cellophane |
Cellophane is a clear |
I bought a box of cigarettes which were covered in cellophane. |
921 |
cellophanes |
The plural form of cellophane; more than one (kind of) cellophane. |
|
922 |
cavalcade |
A cavalcade is a parade of people walking or in a mode of transport. |
|
923 |
cells |
The plural form of cell; more than one (kind of) cell. |
|
924 |
cellular |
If something is cellular |
|
925 |
cellulars |
The plural form of cellular; more than one (kind of) cellular. |
|
926 |
cellulose |
Cellulose is a polymer made up of glucose |
Cellulose is used to make paper and cellophane. |
927 |
cavalcades |
The plural form of cavalcade; more than one (kind of) cavalcade. |
|
928 |
cement |
Cement is a material which is used to build a building. |
The cement is not yet dry. |
929 |
cavalries |
The plural form of cavalry; more than one (kind of) cavalry. |
|
930 |
cavil |
If a person cavils |
|
931 |
cements |
The plural form of cement; more than one (kind of) cement. |
|
932 |
cemeteries |
The plural form of cemetery; more than one (kind of) cemetery. |
|
933 |
cemetery |
A place where dead people are buried; a place for graves. |
|
934 |
censor |
A censor is one of the two magistrates first did a census of citizens. |
|
935 |
cavils |
The third-person singular form of cavil. |
|
936 |
caw |
Caw is the crying sound of crow |
The caw of the crow perched near me was quite loud. |
937 |
cattleman |
A cattleman is a person who raises or tends cattle. |
|
938 |
censorship |
Censorship is when freedom of speech is limited or when written material is changed or deleted because someone (a censor) thinks the content is offensive |
|
939 |
censorships |
The plural form of censorship; more than one (kind of) censorship. |
|
940 |
censure |
Censure is the act of disapproving one's wrong actions severely. |
|
941 |
censured |
The past tense and past participle of censure. |
|
942 |
censures |
The plural form of censure; more than one (kind of) censure. |
|
943 |
censuring |
The present participle of censure. |
|
944 |
census |
A census is an official count or survey of a population. |
|
945 |
censuses |
The plural form of census; more than one (kind of) census. |
|
946 |
cent |
A small coin of little value |
This gum only costs five cents. |
947 |
cattlemen |
The plural form of cattleman; more than one (kind of) cattleman. |
|
948 |
cawed |
The past tense and past participle of caw. |
|
949 |
center |
The center of something |
The president and his problems continue to take center stage in the news.; She placed a flowers at the center of the table and then hurried off. |
950 |
centered |
The past tense and past participle of center. |
|
951 |
centering |
The present participle of center. |
|
952 |
cawing |
The present participle of caw. |
|
953 |
caws |
The plural form of caw; more than one (kind of) caw. |
|
954 |
centers |
The plural form of center; more than one (kind of) center. |
|
955 |
centi- |
Centi- is a prefix meaning one-hundredth (1/100ᵗʰ) as much. |
There are 100 centimeters in a meter. |
956 |
ceding |
The present participle of cede. |
|
957 |
celibate |
A celibate is a person who is not married due to religious reasons. |
|
958 |
centimeter |
A hundredth of a meter; 100 centimeters is one meter. |
This pencil is 18 centimeters long. |
959 |
centimeters |
The plural form of centimeter; more than one (kind of) centimeter. |
|
960 |
centimetre |
A hundredth of a metre; 100 centimetres is one metre |
This pencil is 18 centimetres long. |
961 |
centimetres |
The plural form of centimetre; more than one (kind of) centimetre. |
|
962 |
centipede |
A centipede is an arthropod belonging to the family Chilopoda that has a pair of legs per body segment and have about 30 to 300 legs in total. |
|
963 |
centipedes |
The plural form of centipede; more than one (kind of) centipede. |
|
964 |
central |
A thing is central when it is in the middle. |
The house is central to all of the stores.; The bazaar is central to the city . |
965 |
Central America |
The land between the continents of North America and South America. |
Most of Central America is part of North America. |
966 |
Central Coast |
Central Coast is a city and a region in New South Wales |
|
967 |
celibates |
The plural form of celibate; more than one (kind of) celibate. |
|
968 |
cellar |
A cellar is a room to store things. |
The wine is stored in the cellar. |
969 |
cellars |
The plural form of cellar; more than one (kind of) cellar. |
|
970 |
cellist |
A cellist is someone who plays the cello. |
Pablo Casals was a famous cellist. |
971 |
cellists |
The plural form of cellist; more than one (kind of) cellist. |
|
972 |
cellmate |
A cellmate is a person whom one shares a prison cell with. |
When he arrived at the prison he was happy to find out that his cellmate was easy to get along with. |
973 |
cellmates |
The plural form of cellmate; more than one (kind of) cellmate. |
|
974 |
cello |
A cello is a stringed instrument in the violin family |
A cello is played while sitting, with the instrument held between the knees. |
975 |
centralities |
The plural form of centrality; more than one (kind of) centrality. |
|
976 |
centrality |
Centrality is the state of being central. |
|
977 |
centralization |
Centralization is when the government's power is centralized in the capitol and moved away from the local level. |
|
978 |
centralizations |
The plural form of centralization; more than one (kind of) centralization. |
|
979 |
cellos |
The plural form of cello; more than one (kind of) cello. |
|
980 |
Celsius |
Celsius is a scale to measure degrees of temperature. Water freezes at 0 degrees and boils at 100 degrees. |
|
981 |
cemented |
The past tense and past participle of cement. |
|
982 |
cementing |
The present participle of cement. |
|
983 |
centrally |
Centrally is an adverb that describes things as being in a central area. |
|
984 |
centre |
The centre of something |
The president and his problems continue to take centre stage in the news.; She placed a flowers at the center of the table and then hurried off. |
985 |
centre stage |
When an actor is in the centre of a stage. |
|
986 |
centred |
The past tense and past participle of centre. |
|
987 |
centrepiece |
A centrepiece is an ornament to be placed in the centre of a table |
|
988 |
centrepieces |
The plural form of centrepiece; more than one (kind of) centrepiece. |
|
989 |
centres |
The plural form of centre; more than one (kind of) centre. |
|
990 |
centrifuge |
A centrifuge is a device that separates denser and lighter materials in a liquid by spinning it about a central axis at high speed. |
|
991 |
centrifuged |
The past tense and past participle of centrifuge. |
|
992 |
centrifuges |
The plural form of centrifuge; more than one (kind of) centrifuge. |
|
993 |
centrifuging |
The present participle of centrifuge. |
|
994 |
centring |
The present participle of centre. |
|
995 |
centrist |
A centrist is a political moderate. |
|
996 |
centrists |
The plural form of centrist; more than one (kind of) centrist. |
|
997 |
cents |
The plural form of cent; more than one (kind of) cent. |
|
998 |
centuries |
The plural form of century; more than one (kind of) century. |
|
999 |
century |
A century is a period of 100 years. |
My great grandfather came to Canada over a century ago.; The telephone was invented in the 19th century.; Centuries passed before the slaves were freed. |
1000 |
CEO |
CEO is a short way of saying "chief executive officer". |
The CEO runs the company. |
1001 |
cephalopod |
A cephalopod is a type of mollusc of the class Cephalopoda. |
Squids and octopuses are a type of cephalopod. |
1002 |
cephalopods |
The plural form of cephalopod; more than one (kind of) cephalopod. |
|
1003 |
ceramic |
A hard material that is easily broken; it is made by firing a mineral like clay at a high temperature. |
Joan made the dish of ceramic. |
1004 |
ceramics |
The plural form of ceramic; more than one (kind of) ceramic. |
|
1005 |
cereal |
A cereal is a grass whose seeds we use as food |
|
1006 |
cereals |
The plural form of cereal; more than one (kind of) cereal. |
|
1007 |
censored |
The past tense and past participle of censor. |
|
1008 |
ceremonial |
If something is ceremonial |
The men wear them only for ceremonial occasions. |
1009 |
ceremonies |
The plural form of ceremony; more than one (kind of) ceremony. |
|
1010 |
ceremonious |
Fond of ceremony |
|
1011 |
ceremony |
A ceremony is a religious or social event with a number of things that are traditionally done or said. |
We are going to get married in a big wedding ceremony. |
1012 |
Ceres |
Ceres is the Roman goddess of agriculture; equivalent to the Greek goddess Demeter. |
|
1013 |
cerise |
Cerise is a deep |
|
1014 |
cerises |
The plural form of cerise; more than one (kind of) cerise. |
|
1015 |
cerium |
Cerium is a metallic (meaning made of metal) element with an atomic number of 58 and symbol Ce. |
|
1016 |
certain |
If you are certain of something |
|
1017 |
certainly |
Without doubt |
|
1018 |
certainties |
The plural form of certainty; more than one (kind of) certainty. |
|
1019 |
certainty |
Certainty is the state of being 100% sure. |
It's a little too early to say that with absolute certainty.; The doctor could not say what was wrong with any degree of certainty. |
1020 |
censoring |
The present participle of censor. |
|
1021 |
censors |
The plural form of censor; more than one (kind of) censor. |
|
1022 |
certificates |
The plural form of certificate; more than one (kind of) certificate. |
|
1023 |
certificating |
The present participle of certificate. |
|
1024 |
certification |
Certification is the act of granting a certificate. |
|
1025 |
certifications |
The plural form of certification; more than one (kind of) certification. |
|
1026 |
certified |
The past tense and past participle of certify. |
|
1027 |
certifies |
The third-person singular form of certify. |
|
1028 |
certify |
If you certify something |
|
1029 |
certifying |
The present participle of certify. |
|
1030 |
cesium |
Cesium is an American spelling of caesium. |
|
1031 |
cessation |
A cessation is the act of ending a process. |
|
1032 |
cessations |
The plural form of cessation; more than one (kind of) cessation. |
|
1033 |
cesspool |
A cesspool is an underground pit where sewage is held. |
|
1034 |
cesspools |
The plural form of cesspool; more than one (kind of) cesspool. |
|
1035 |
centenaries |
The plural form of centenary; more than one (kind of) centenary. |
|
1036 |
centenary |
A centenary is the anniversary or celebration of something important that happened 100 years ago. |
|
1037 |
ch |
Short for chapter or chapters. |
I have read up to ch 5. |
1038 |
cha-cha |
Cha-cha refers to the famous Latin American dance. |
|
1039 |
cha-chas |
The plural form of cha-cha; more than one (kind of) cha-cha. |
|
1040 |
chafe |
Chafe is the wear or damage caused by friction. |
|
1041 |
ceased |
The past tense and past participle of cease. |
|
1042 |
chafes |
The third-person singular form of chafe. |
|
1043 |
chaff |
Chaff is the outer layers of a grain. |
|
1044 |
chaffed |
The past tense and past participle of chaff. |
|
1045 |
chaffing |
The present participle of chaff. |
|
1046 |
chaffs |
The plural form of chaff; more than one (kind of) chaff. |
|
1047 |
ceases |
The third-person singular form of cease. |
|
1048 |
chagrin |
Chagrin is the distress of one's mind caused by a failure of plans or mistakes. |
|
1049 |
chagrined |
The past tense and past participle of chagrin. |
|
1050 |
chagrining |
The present participle of chagrin. |
|
1051 |
chagrinned |
The past tense and past participle of chagrin. |
|
1052 |
chagrinning |
The present participle of chagrin. |
|
1053 |
chagrins |
The plural form of chagrin; more than one (kind of) chagrin. |
|
1054 |
chai |
Chai is a type of tea |
Maggie was drinking chai from a cup she'd brought from home.; After dinner, we ordered chai tea. |
1055 |
chain |
A chain is a series of round pieces of material joined together to make a line. |
He got her a gold chain necklace for her birthday. |
1056 |
chainable |
If something is chainable |
|
1057 |
chained |
The past tense and past participle of chain. |
|
1058 |
chaining |
The present participle of chain. |
|
1059 |
chains |
The plural form of chain; more than one (kind of) chain. |
|
1060 |
chainsaw |
A chainsaw is a tool used to cut wood. |
He used the chainsaw to cut through the tree. |
1061 |
chainsaws |
The plural form of chainsaw; more than one (kind of) chainsaw. |
|
1062 |
chair |
A chair is a piece of furniture for one person to sit on. |
Please, pull up a chair and sit down.; There were six chairs around the table. |
1063 |
ceasing |
The present participle of cease. |
|
1064 |
centillions |
The plural form of centillion; more than one (kind of) centillion. |
|
1065 |
chairman |
A chairman is the person who controls a meeting or an organization. |
Alan Eastwood is the former chairman of the Police Federation.; Mr Saatchi will continue as chairman but is being replaced as chief executive by Robert Louis-Dreyfus.; Mr Chairman, ladies and gentlemen I'd like to present to the board the results of our research. |
1066 |
chairmen |
The plural form of chairman; more than one (kind of) chairman. |
|
1067 |
chairpeople |
The plural form of chairperson; more than one (kind of) chairperson. |
|
1068 |
chairperson |
A chairperson is the person who controls a meeting or an organization. |
Alan Eastwood is the former chairperson of the Police Federation.; Mr Saatchi will continue as chairperson but is being replaced as chief executive by Robert Louis-Dreyfus. |
1069 |
chairpersons |
The plural form of chairperson; more than one (kind of) chairperson. |
|
1070 |
centralisation |
Centralisation is an alternative spelling of centralization. Centralisation is when the government's power is centralized in the capitol and moved away from the local level. |
|
1071 |
centralisations |
The plural form of centralisation; more than one (kind of) centralisation. |
|
1072 |
centralise |
When a decision is made to centralise a government |
|
1073 |
chais |
The plural form of chai; more than one (kind of) chai. |
|
1074 |
chalet |
A chalet is an alpine style of wooden building with a sloping roof and overhanging eaves. |
|
1075 |
chalets |
The plural form of chalet; more than one (kind of) chalet. |
|
1076 |
chalk |
Chalk is a soft |
The men mine chalk in the hills near my house. |
1077 |
centralised |
The past tense and past participle of centralise. |
|
1078 |
centralises |
The third-person singular form of centralise. |
|
1079 |
chalkiest |
The superlative form of chalky; most chalky. |
|
1080 |
centralising |
The present participle of centralise. |
|
1081 |
centralism |
Centralism is a system of having a highly centralized state. |
|
1082 |
centralisms |
The plural form of centralism; more than one (kind of) centralism. |
|
1083 |
challenge |
A challenge is something difficult that you want or have to do. |
Many churches overseas are struggling to meet the AIDS challenge.; After 25 years in the same job, this move will allow me to take on new challenges. |
1084 |
challenged |
The past tense and past participle of challenge. |
|
1085 |
challenger |
A challenger is person who go against someone or something. |
|
1086 |
challengers |
The plural form of challenger; more than one (kind of) challenger. |
|
1087 |
challenges |
The plural form of challenge; more than one (kind of) challenge. |
|
1088 |
challenging |
If something is challenging |
For a longer, wilder and more challenging route, you can explore the beautiful mountains around Goatfell.; All actors will agree that Hamlet is a very challenging role. |
1089 |
chamber |
A chamber is a room that is often used for sleeping. |
He went to his chamber to get some rest. |
1090 |
chambered |
The past tense and past participle of chamber. |
|
1091 |
chambering |
The present participle of chamber. |
|
1092 |
chamberlain |
A chamberlain is an officer who is in charge of managing the household of a royalty. |
|
1093 |
chamberlains |
The plural form of chamberlain; more than one (kind of) chamberlain. |
|
1094 |
chambermaid |
A chambermaid is a maid who handles the chores in a bedroom. |
|
1095 |
chambermaids |
The plural form of chambermaid; more than one (kind of) chambermaid. |
|
1096 |
chambers |
The plural form of chamber; more than one (kind of) chamber. |
|
1097 |
chameleon |
A chameleon is a lizard that changes color. |
|
1098 |
centralize |
When a decision is made to centralize a government |
|
1099 |
champagne |
A champagne is a wine made from grapes grown in a part of France called Champagne. |
|
1100 |
champagned |
The past tense and past participle of champagne. |
|
1101 |
champagnes |
The plural form of champagne; more than one (kind of) champagne. |
|
1102 |
champagning |
The present participle of champagne. |
|
1103 |
champion |
A champion is someone who has been a winner in a contest. |
I was the race and so now I am this year's champion. |
1104 |
championed |
The past tense and past participle of champion. |
|
1105 |
centralized |
The past tense and past participle of centralize. |
|
1106 |
champions |
The plural form of champion; more than one (kind of) champion. |
|
1107 |
championship |
A championship is a contest to decide which person or team is best at the sport. |
Gene Tunney won the world heavyweight boxing championship from Jack Dempsey. |
1108 |
championships |
The plural form of championship; more than one (kind of) championship. |
|
1109 |
chance |
Something that can happen. |
We have the chance. |
1110 |
chanced |
The past tense and past participle of chance. |
|
1111 |
chancel |
The chancel is the part of a church near the altar that is reserved for the clergy and choir |
|
1112 |
chancellor |
A chancellor is a senior state or legal official. |
|
1113 |
chancellors |
The plural form of chancellor; more than one (kind of) chancellor. |
|
1114 |
chancels |
The plural form of chancel; more than one (kind of) chancel. |
|
1115 |
chances |
The plural form of chance; more than one (kind of) chance. |
The chances of it snowing here in June are pretty small. |
1116 |
chancing |
The past tense and past participle of chance. |
|
1117 |
centralizes |
The third-person singular form of centralize. |
|
1118 |
centralizing |
The present participle of centralize. |
|
1119 |
Chandigarh |
Chandigarh is a city in India that serves as the capital of two states: Punjab and Haryana. |
|
1120 |
cerebral |
If a person is cerebral |
Percy was able to come up with a cerebral solution to the complex math problem.; The music and lyrics were cerebral because they made listeners think more than they evoked emotions. |
1121 |
certificate |
A certificate is a paper that acknowledges something like an award. |
I finally got my certificate of honor from school. |
1122 |
change |
If you change something |
Ellen changed the sentence so that it was correct. |
1123 |
changeability |
The changeability of something is how changeable it is. |
|
1124 |
certificated |
The past tense and past participle of certificate. |
|
1125 |
changed |
The past tense and past participle of change. |
|
1126 |
changer |
A changer is a person who changes things. |
|
1127 |
changers |
The plural form of changer; more than one (kind of) changer. |
|
1128 |
changes |
The third-person singular form of change. |
|
1129 |
changing |
The present participle of change. |
|
1130 |
channel |
A channel is a path that carries or directs flow or movement |
He only watches two television news channels. |
1131 |
channeled |
The past tense and past participle of channel. |
|
1132 |
channeling |
The present participle of channel. |
|
1133 |
channelled |
The past tense and past participle of channel. |
|
1134 |
channelling |
The present participle of channel. |
|
1135 |
channels |
The plural form of channel; more than one (kind of) channel. |
|
1136 |
ceviche |
Ceviche is raw seafood cured by marinating it in an acid such as citrus |
|
1137 |
ceviches |
The plural form of ceviche; more than one (kind of) ceviche. |
|
1138 |
chafed |
The past tense and past participle of chafe. |
|
1139 |
centerpiece |
A centerpiece is an ornament to be placed in the center of a table |
|
1140 |
centerpieces |
The plural form of centerpiece; more than one (kind of) centerpiece. |
|
1141 |
chaos theories |
The plural form of chaos theory; more than one (kind of) chaos theory. |
|
1142 |
centillion |
The number 10³⁰³. |
|
1143 |
chaoses |
The plural form of chaos; more than one (kind of) chaos. |
|
1144 |
chaoslike |
If something is chaoslike |
|
1145 |
chaotic |
Someone or something that is chaotic is unpredictable. |
|
1146 |
chap |
A chap is a boy or a man. |
Hello, old chap, did you just arrive?; There's this chap I know in Bangkok, very helpful. |
1147 |
chapel |
A chapel is a place of worship that is usually smaller than a church. |
The chapel in this town was newly built. |
1148 |
chapels |
The plural form of chapel; more than one (kind of) chapel. |
|
1149 |
chafing |
The present participle of chafe. |
|
1150 |
chairs |
The plural form of chair; more than one (kind of) chair. |
|
1151 |
chairwoman |
A chairwoman is the person who controls a meeting or an organization. |
|
1152 |
chairwomen |
The plural form of chairwoman; more than one (kind of) chairwoman. |
|
1153 |
chaplain |
A chaplain is a member of a clergy who is officially assigned to an institution. |
|
1154 |
chaplains |
The plural form of chaplain; more than one (kind of) chaplain. |
|
1155 |
chapped |
The past tense and past participle of chap. |
|
1156 |
chappie |
A chappie is an alternative spelling of a chappy. |
|
1157 |
chappies |
The plural form of chappie; more than one (kind of) chappie. |
|
1158 |
chapping |
The present participle of chap. |
|
1159 |
chappy |
A chappy is a chap |
|
1160 |
chaps |
The plural form of chap; more than one (kind of) chap. |
|
1161 |
chapter |
A chapter is a main division of a book. |
We read chapter five in the blue textbook. |
1162 |
chapters |
The plural form of chapter; more than one (kind of) chapter. |
|
1163 |
chalked |
The past tense and past participle of chalk. |
|
1164 |
character |
Someone's character is the combination of things that they do |
He's got a really funny character.; He couldn't have done something so mean; it's completely out of character. |
1165 |
characterisation |
Your characterisation of someone or something is the way you describe them |
His characterisation of Filburn's actions as "weak sauce" were surprising since he has previously supported her.; I think it's a fair characterisation to say the government failed to live up to its promises. |
1166 |
characterisations |
The plural form of characterisation; more than one (kind of) characterisation. |
|
1167 |
characterise |
If you characterise somebody or something in a particular way |
|
1168 |
characterised |
The past tense and past participle of characterise. |
|
1169 |
characterises |
The third-person singular form of characterise. |
|
1170 |
characterising |
The present participle of characterise. |
|
1171 |
characteristic |
A characteristic of something is a typical feature. |
Good hearing is one characteristic of dogs. |
1172 |
characteristically |
If something is characteristically large |
Vinegar has a characteristically sharp odor. |
1173 |
characteristics |
The plural form of characteristic; more than one (kind of) characteristic. |
|
1174 |
characterization |
Your characterization of someone or something is the way you describe them |
His characterization of Filburn's actions as "weak sauce" were surprising since he has previously supported her.; I think it's a fair characterization to say the government failed to live up to its promises. |
1175 |
characterizations |
The plural form of characterization; more than one (kind of) characterization. |
|
1176 |
characterize |
To see someone or something a particular way (often negative). |
|
1177 |
characterized |
The past tense and past participle of characterize. |
|
1178 |
characterizes |
The third-person singular form of characterize. |
|
1179 |
characterizing |
The present participle of characterize. |
|
1180 |
characters |
The plural form of character; more than one (kind of) character. |
|
1181 |
charcoal |
Charcoal is a type of impure carbon obtained by heating wood it in the absence of oxygen. |
|
1182 |
charcoals |
The plural form of charcoal; more than one (kind of) charcoal. |
|
1183 |
chalkier |
The comparative form of chalky; more chalky. |
|
1184 |
chargeable |
Something that is chargeable can be charged. |
|
1185 |
charged |
The past tense and past participle of charge. |
|
1186 |
charger |
A charger is a device that charges or recharges. |
|
1187 |
chargers |
The plural form of charger; more than one (kind of) charger. |
|
1188 |
charges |
The third-person singular form of charge. |
That restaurant charges way too much for their food.; Sandy charges $10 an hour for babysitting. |
1189 |
charging |
The present participle of charge. |
|
1190 |
chariot |
A two-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle |
|
1191 |
chalking |
The present participle of chalk. |
|
1192 |
chalks |
The plural form of chalk; more than one (kind of) chalk. |
|
1193 |
charioteered |
The past tense and past participle of charioteer. |
|
1194 |
charioteering |
The present participle of charioteer. |
|
1195 |
chalky |
If something is chalk |
|
1196 |
chameleons |
The plural form of chameleon; more than one (kind of) chameleon. |
|
1197 |
championing |
The present participle of champion. |
|
1198 |
charisma |
Charisma is the special ability to lead. |
|
1199 |
charismas |
The plural form of charisma; more than one (kind of) charisma. |
|
1200 |
charismatic |
If a person is charismatic |
|
1201 |
charitable |
A charitable person or act shows kindness by giving money or help to people who need it. |
She is very charitable and often donates to the hospital. |
1202 |
chandelier |
A chandelier is a lighting fixture that is suspended from the ceiling. |
|
1203 |
charity |
A charity is an organisation that collects money or goods and uses them to help poor or sick people |
The group, a Catholic charity that runs schools on Indian reservations, collected nearly $17 million from the public.; The party was a charity event that raised over $400,000 to fight breast cancer.; The money was given away to local charities. |
1204 |
charlatan |
A charlatan is someone who fools another person. |
Do not pay that charlatan any more money. |
1205 |
charlatans |
The plural form of charlatan; more than one (kind of) charlatan. |
|
1206 |
Charles |
Charles is a male given name. |
|
1207 |
chandeliers |
The plural form of chandelier; more than one (kind of) chandelier. |
|
1208 |
charm |
A charm is an object that people think has a magical power. |
His old pencil was a charm for him. He always used it on tests. |
1209 |
charmed |
The past tense and past participle of charm. |
|
1210 |
charming |
If a person is charming |
|
1211 |
charms |
The plural form of charm; more than one (kind of) charm. |
|
1212 |
charred |
The past tense and past participle of char. |
|
1213 |
charring |
The present participle of char. |
|
1214 |
chars |
The third-person singular form of char. |
|
1215 |
chart |
A chart is information that is organised in rows and columns or as a picture. |
In India as a whole the figure is about 40% (see chart).; This week's bar chart shows the correct figures.; You can write your weight in a diary or on a chart. |
1216 |
charted |
The past tense and past participle of chart. |
|
1217 |
chandler |
A chandler is a person who sells provisions or things to use in ships |
|
1218 |
charter member |
A charter member is a person who helped start an organization. |
|
1219 |
charter members |
The plural form of charter member; more than one (kind of) charter member. |
|
1220 |
chandlers |
The plural form of chandler; more than one (kind of) chandler. |
|
1221 |
changeable |
If someone or something is changeable |
|
1222 |
chant |
To chant is to sing or recite in a simple |
The crowd at the cricket game began to chant "Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi Oi Oi".; At school I learned multiplication by chanting the simple sums, such as "two twos are four." |
1223 |
charting |
The present participle of chart. |
|
1224 |
charts |
The plural form of chart; more than one (kind of) chart. |
|
1225 |
chase |
If you chase something |
Dogs often play at chasing their own tail.; In my dream, someone's chasing after me and I'm running down this street.; The children were chasing the ball down the soccer field. |
1226 |
chased |
The past tense and past participle of chase. |
|
1227 |
chaser |
A chaser is something or someone who chases. |
|
1228 |
chasers |
The plural form of chaser; more than one (kind of) chaser. |
|
1229 |
chases |
The plural form of chase; more than one (kind of) chase. |
The movie had many car chases. |
1230 |
chasing |
The present participle of chase. |
|
1231 |
chassis |
A chassis is the base frame of a car or any other moveable vehicle. |
|
1232 |
chasten |
If something chastens you |
|
1233 |
chastened |
The past tense and past participle of chasten. |
|
1234 |
chastening |
The present participle of chasten. |
|
1235 |
chastens |
The third-person singular form of chasten. |
|
1236 |
chastise |
If you chastise someone |
|
1237 |
chastised |
The past tense and past participle of chastise. |
|
1238 |
chastises |
The third-person singular form of chastise. |
|
1239 |
chastising |
The present participle of chastise. |
|
1240 |
chat |
If two or more people chat |
His friends dropped by frequently just to chat.; The band was taking a break and chatting with the guests. |
1241 |
chateau |
A chateau is a French castle or fortress. |
|
1242 |
château |
A château is a French castle or fortress. |
|
1243 |
chateaus |
The plural form of chateau; more than one (kind of) chateau. |
|
1244 |
châteaus |
The plural form of château; more than one (kind of) château. |
|
1245 |
chateaux |
The plural form of chateau; more than one (kind of) chateau. |
|
1246 |
châteaux |
The plural form of château; more than one (kind of) château. |
|
1247 |
chanted |
The past tense and past participle of chant. |
|
1248 |
chanting |
The present participle of chant. |
|
1249 |
chatter |
A chatter is a meaningless or unimportant talk. |
|
1250 |
chatterbox |
A chatterbox is someone who talks a lot or talks too much. |
|
1251 |
chatterboxes |
The plural form of chatterbox; more than one (kind of) chatterbox. |
|
1252 |
chattered |
The past tense and past participle of chatter. |
|
1253 |
chattering |
The present participle of chatter. |
|
1254 |
chatters |
The third-person singular form of chatter. |
|
1255 |
chattier |
The comparative form of chatty; more chatty. |
|
1256 |
chattiest |
The superlative form of chatty; most chatty. |
|
1257 |
chants |
The third-person singular form of chant. |
|
1258 |
chatty |
If a person is chatty |
|
1259 |
chaos |
A chaos is a large abyss or chasm. |
|
1260 |
chauffeur |
A chauffeur is a person who is hired to drive a car or other vehicle. |
|
1261 |
chauffeured |
The past tense and past participle of chauffeur. |
|
1262 |
chauffeuring |
The present participle of chauffeur. |
|
1263 |
chauffeurs |
The plural form of chauffeur; more than one (kind of) chauffeur. |
|
1264 |
cheap |
If something is cheap |
"I bought this for $37 last week, but today I saw it in the store for only $22." "Wow! That's cheap." |
1265 |
cheapen |
If you cheapen something |
|
1266 |
chaos theory |
Chaos theory is an idea that says that things which seem to be random do have a hidden order. |
Benoît Mandelbrot was a mathematician who studied chaos theory. |
1267 |
chaired |
The past tense and past participle of chair. |
|
1268 |
cheapens |
The third-person singular form of cheapen. |
|
1269 |
cheaper |
The comparative form of cheap; more cheap. |
|
1270 |
cheapest |
The superlative form of cheap; most cheap. |
|
1271 |
cheaply |
If you do something cheaply |
They were able to move the goods more quickly and cheaply.; There are more cheap goods, produced by cheaply paid foreign labor. |
1272 |
cheapness |
Cheapness is the state or quality of being cheap. |
|
1273 |
cheapskate |
Someone who avoids giving money. |
|
1274 |
cheapskates |
The plural form of cheapskate; more than one (kind of) cheapskate. |
|
1275 |
cheat |
To break the rules for your own gain. |
Don't play cards with her, she cheats. |
1276 |
cheated |
The past tense and past participle of cheat. |
|
1277 |
cheater |
A cheater is a person who cheats. |
|
1278 |
cheaters |
The plural form of cheater; more than one (kind of) cheater. |
|
1279 |
cheating |
The present participle of cheat. |
|
1280 |
cheats |
The third-person singular form of cheat. |
|
1281 |
check |
If you check something |
Hi, I heard some noises, so I'm just checking to see if you were O.K.; Can you check that the lights are off?; Please check your test before handing it to the teacher.; I just checked my e-mail and found 50 new messages.; He checked the mirror to see if the police car was still behind him. |
1282 |
check mark |
A check mark (✓) is used to indicate agreement or acknowledgement. |
Put a check mark in the box corresponding to the correct answer. |
1283 |
check marks |
The plural form of check mark; more than one (kind of) check mark. |
|
1284 |
checkbook |
A checkbook is a book containing blank cheques given to people with bank accounts. |
He took his checkbook to the auction so that he could pay for any items he bought. |
1285 |
checkbooks |
The plural form of checkbook; more than one (kind of) checkbook. |
|
1286 |
chairing |
The present participle of chair. |
|
1287 |
chaperones |
The plural form of chaperone; more than one (kind of) chaperone. |
|
1288 |
checked |
The past tense and past participle of check. |
|
1289 |
checker |
A checker is someone who checks or verifies something. |
|
1290 |
checkers |
Checkers is a game played on a checker board that uses circle-shaped pieces. |
Do you want to play checkers? |
1291 |
checking |
The present participle of check. |
|
1292 |
checklist |
A checklist is a list of tasks that needs to be completed. |
|
1293 |
checklists |
The plural form of checklist; more than one (kind of) checklist. |
|
1294 |
checkmate |
In chess |
|
1295 |
checkmated |
The past tense and past participle of checkmate. |
|
1296 |
checkmates |
The third-person singular form of checkmate. |
|
1297 |
checkmating |
The present participle of checkmate. |
|
1298 |
checkpoint |
A checkpoint is a place along a road where travellers are stopped for inspection. |
The travellers were stopped at the checkpoint. |
1299 |
checkpoints |
The plural form of checkpoint; more than one (kind of) checkpoint. |
|
1300 |
chaperoning |
The present participle of chaperone. |
|
1301 |
cheek |
The soft skin on each side of the face |
Your cheeks are really rosy today. |
1302 |
cheeked |
The past tense and past participle of cheek. |
|
1303 |
char |
When you char something |
Joseph forgot that the steak was cooking. By the time he remembered, it was charred so badly it looked like a black brick and tasted like ashes.; The house fire was so hot that the walls were 'charred. |
1304 |
charge |
When you charge someone money |
We charge ten cents a page for copying.; The shop charged me $5 to deliver the pizza.; The law doesn't limit the size of fees banks can charge.; The price the hotel charges is just too expensive. |
1305 |
cheekiness |
The cheekiness of someone is how cheeky they are. |
|
1306 |
cheeking |
The present participle of cheek. |
|
1307 |
charioted |
The past tense and past participle of chariot. |
|
1308 |
charioteer |
A charioteer is a person who drives a chariot. |
|
1309 |
cheer |
If you cheer |
The band begins to play and the crowd cheers.; People cheered the home team wildly.; We hope everybody will come out and cheer on the runners. |
1310 |
cheer up |
If you cheer somebody up |
I went over to try to cheer her up, but she said she wanted to be alone.; There isn't much on the street to cheer up the poor. |
1311 |
cheered |
The past tense and past participle of cheer. |
|
1312 |
cheered up |
The past tense and past participle of cheer up. |
|
1313 |
cheerful |
A person that is cheerful is happy and optimistic. |
He is a very cheerful guy. He is always laughing and talking to the others. |
1314 |
cheerfully |
If someone is doing something cheerfully |
|
1315 |
cheerfulness |
The cheerfulness of a person is how cheerful they are. |
|
1316 |
cheerier |
The comparative form of cheery; more cheery. |
|
1317 |
cheeriest |
The superlative form of cheery; most cheery. |
|
1318 |
cheering |
The present participle of cheer. |
|
1319 |
cheering up |
The present participle of cheer up. |
|
1320 |
charioteers |
The plural form of charioteer; more than one (kind of) charioteer. |
|
1321 |
cheerleader |
A cheerleader is someone who encourages applause and cheers during a sports game. |
|
1322 |
cheerleaders |
The plural form of cheerleader; more than one (kind of) cheerleader. |
|
1323 |
cheerless |
A cheerless person is someone who is sad. |
|
1324 |
cheers |
The third-person singular form of cheer. |
|
1325 |
cheers up |
The third-person singular form of cheer up. |
|
1326 |
cheery |
If you are cheery |
The family felt cheery on Christmas morning. |
1327 |
cheese |
Cheese is a food that is made by mixing bacteria with milk and aging it. |
I often eat cheese with bread and grapes. |
1328 |
cheeseburger |
A cheeseburger is a kind of hamburger with cheese on top of the meat. |
Can I have a cheeseburger?; This restaurant sells cheeseburgers and milkshakes. |
1329 |
cheeseburgers |
The plural form of cheeseburger; more than one (kind of) cheeseburger. |
|
1330 |
cheesecake |
A cheesecake is a sweetened pie made from flavored cream cheese |
The apple cheesecake that we had for dessert had so much cream cheese on it! It was delicious! |
1331 |
cheesecakes |
The plural form of cheesecake; more than one (kind of) cheesecake. |
|
1332 |
cheeseless |
If something is cheeseless |
|
1333 |
cheeses |
The plural form of cheese; more than one (kind of) cheese. |
|
1334 |
cheesier |
The comparative form of cheesy; more cheesy. |
|
1335 |
cheesiest |
The superlative form of cheesy; most cheesy. |
|
1336 |
cheesy |
If something is cheesy |
The movie showing in theatres was fairly cheesy for a children's movie. |
1337 |
cheetah |
A cheetah is a type of large cat that lives in Africa and parts of Asia. |
A cheetah can run faster than any other animal. |
1338 |
cheetahs |
The plural form of cheetah; more than one (kind of) cheetah. |
|
1339 |
charioting |
The present participle of chariot. |
|
1340 |
chariots |
The plural form of chariot; more than one (kind of) chariot. |
|
1341 |
chemical |
A chemical is a basic substance that is used in or produced by mixing elements or other chemicals. |
When you burn plastics, you put dangerous chemicals into the air.; The chemical industry in China is producing more and more useful paints, glues, and other products. |
1342 |
chemical compound |
A chemical compound is made when two or more chemical elements react. |
|
1343 |
chemical compounds |
The plural form of chemical compound; more than one (kind of) chemical compound. |
|
1344 |
chemical warfare |
Chemical warfare is the use of chemicals as weapons in war. |
|
1345 |
chemicals |
The plural form of chemical; more than one (kind of) chemical. |
|
1346 |
chemist |
A chemist is someone whose job is related to chemistry |
He became a chemist at age 30. |
1347 |
chemistries |
The plural form of chemistry; more than one (kind of) chemistry. |
Metals and non-metals have very different chemistries. |
1348 |
chemistry |
Chemistry is the science that studies matter (material). |
We studied acids in chemistry. |
1349 |
chemists |
The plural form of chemist; more than one (kind of) chemist. |
|
1350 |
charities |
The plural form of charity; more than one (kind of) charity. |
|
1351 |
Charlie |
Charlie is a unisex given name. |
|
1352 |
charter |
A charter is a document issued an authority |
|
1353 |
cheque |
A cheque is a written promise that allows the receiver to take money from a bank account. It is used instead of cash to pay for things. |
Do you take personal cheques?; Did you cash the cheque yet?; I wrote them a cheque for $300. |
1354 |
chartered |
The past tense and past participle of charter. |
|
1355 |
chequebooks |
The plural form of chequebook; more than one (kind of) chequebook. |
|
1356 |
cheques |
The plural form of cheque; more than one (kind of) cheque. |
|
1357 |
cherish |
If you cherish something |
|
1358 |
cherished |
If something is cherished |
|
1359 |
cherishes |
The third-person singular form of cherish. |
|
1360 |
cherishing |
The present participle of cherish. |
|
1361 |
cherries |
The plural form of cherry; more than one (kind of) cherry. |
|
1362 |
cherry |
A cherry is a roundish small piece of fruit with a core inside. Its color varies from pale yellow to red or purple and even nearly black. |
We should eat our cherries quickly before birds get them all eaten! |
1363 |
cherub |
A cherub is a type of angel |
|
1364 |
cherubs |
The plural form of cherub; more than one (kind of) cherub. |
|
1365 |
chartering |
The present participle of charter. |
|
1366 |
charters |
The plural form of charter; more than one (kind of) charter. |
|
1367 |
chess players |
The plural form of chess player; more than one (kind of) chess player. |
|
1368 |
chats |
The third-person singular form of chat. |
|
1369 |
Chester |
Chester is a male given name. |
|
1370 |
chestnut |
A chestnut is a type of tree. |
|
1371 |
chestnuts |
The plural form of chestnut; more than one (kind of) chestnut. |
|
1372 |
chests |
The plural form of chest; more than one (kind of) chest. |
|
1373 |
chevalier |
A chevalier is a cavalier or knight. |
|
1374 |
chevaliers |
The plural form of chevalier; more than one (kind of) chevalier. |
|
1375 |
chevron |
A chevron is a V-shaped pattern that is used to indicate a personnel's rank in the military or police. |
|
1376 |
chevrons |
The plural form of chevron; more than one (kind of) chevron. |
|
1377 |
chatted |
The past tense and past participle of chat. |
|
1378 |
chatting |
The present participle of chat. |
|
1379 |
chewed |
The past tense and past participle of chew. |
|
1380 |
chewier |
The comparative form of chewy; more chewy. |
|
1381 |
chewiest |
The superlative form of chewy; most chewy. |
|
1382 |
chewing |
The present participle of chew. |
|
1383 |
chatzot |
Midnight. |
|
1384 |
cheapened |
The past tense and past participle of cheapen. |
|
1385 |
chews |
The third-person singular form of chew. |
|
1386 |
chewy |
If something is chewy |
|
1387 |
cheapening |
The present participle of cheapen. |
|
1388 |
chez |
At the home of. |
The painting remains chez Catherine and Stephane De Beyrie. |
1389 |
Chhattisgarh |
Chhattisgarh is a state in central India. Its capital is Raipur. |
|
1390 |
chaperone |
A chaperone is an older person who accompanies other younger people to ensure their good behaviour. |
|
1391 |
chic |
If something is chic |
|
1392 |
Chicano |
A Chicano is a person from America |
|
1393 |
Chicanos |
The plural form of Chicano; more than one (kind of) Chicano. |
|
1394 |
chicer |
The comparative form of chic; more chic. |
|
1395 |
chicest |
The superlative form of chic; most chic. |
|
1396 |
chaperoned |
The past tense and past participle of chaperone. |
|
1397 |
chick lit |
Chick lit is a genre of literature that is written for women. |
|
1398 |
chicken |
A chicken is a bird that farmers raise for meat and eggs. |
My father went out back, caught a chicken, cut off its head, and cleaned it for dinner. |
1399 |
checks |
The third-person singular form of check. |
Bobby always checks his test before handing it to the teacher. |
1400 |
chicks |
The plural form of chick; more than one (kind of) chick. |
|
1401 |
chicness |
The chicness of something is how chic it is. |
|
1402 |
cheekier |
The comparative form of cheeky; more cheeky. |
|
1403 |
cheekiest |
The superlative form of cheeky; most cheeky. |
|
1404 |
chief |
A leader or respected elder in a tribe. |
They came to the chief to resolve their dispute. |
1405 |
chief executive officer |
The chief executive officer is the person in a corporation or company that has the most power. |
The chief executive officer passed a new rule for the company. |
1406 |
chief executive officers |
The plural form of chief executive officer; more than one (kind of) chief executive officer. |
|
1407 |
chiefly |
Mainly; for the most part. |
This area is chiefly used for farming. |
1408 |
chiefs |
The plural form of chief; more than one (kind of) chief. |
|
1409 |
chieftain |
A chieftain is a leader of a clan or tribe. |
|
1410 |
chieftains |
The plural form of chieftain; more than one (kind of) chieftain. |
|
1411 |
cheeks |
The plural form of cheek; more than one (kind of) cheek. |
|
1412 |
chiffonaded |
The past tense and past participle of chiffonade. |
|
1413 |
cheeky |
If a person is cheeky |
|
1414 |
chiffonading |
The present participle of chiffonade. |
|
1415 |
cheerio |
cheerio is another word for goodbye. |
|
1416 |
chignons |
The plural form of chignon; more than one (kind of) chignon. |
|
1417 |
chihuahua |
A chihuahua is a tiny dog with short hair. |
I have a pet chihuahua. |
1418 |
chihuahuas |
Chihuahuas is the plural of chihuahua. |
|
1419 |
child |
A child is a young person |
The children were playing in the park.; Most three-year-old children speak very well.; Even as a child of six, I knew what hard work was.; Taking care of young children is difficult work.; This kind of teaching is useful for all children, not just those children with learning disabilities.; We need to do a better job of educating our children.; We're collecting food for needy children. |
1420 |
chef |
A chef is a person who is paid to cook. |
The restaurant had a really good chef. |
1421 |
childhood |
Childhood is the state or condition of being an child |
Childhood is the first stage of every man's life. |
1422 |
childish |
If you are childish |
There are many people at work who have a childish behaviour. |
1423 |
childishly |
If something is done childishly |
|
1424 |
childless |
If someone is childless |
|
1425 |
childlike |
If a person is childlike |
|
1426 |
childproof |
If something is childproof |
|
1427 |
children |
The plural form of child; more than one (kind of) child. |
Children love to play.; Her sons and daughters are children. |
1428 |
Chile |
Chile is a country in South America. Its capital is Santiago. |
I was born in Chile. |
1429 |
Chilean |
If someone or something is Chilean |
Many Chilean writers have become famous all over the world. |
1430 |
Chileans |
The plural form of Chilean; more than one (kind of) Chilean. |
|
1431 |
chefs |
The plural form of chefs; more than one (kind of) chefs. |
|
1432 |
chili |
A chili is a type of hot pepper |
I used to grow chilies in a flowerpot in my window. |
1433 |
chiliagon |
A chiliagon is a shape with thousand sides. |
|
1434 |
chiliagons |
The plural form of chiliagon; more than one (kind of) chiliagon. |
|
1435 |
chilies |
The plural form of chili; more than one (kind of) chili. |
|
1436 |
chill |
If you chill something like a drink |
|
1437 |
chemotherapies |
The plural form of chemotherapy; more than one (kind of) chemotherapy. |
|
1438 |
chemotherapy |
Chemotherapy is the chemical treatment intended to be kill the cancerous cells in a patient. |
|
1439 |
Chennai |
Chennai is the name of a city in the southern part of India |
|
1440 |
chequebook |
A chequebook is a book containing blank cheques given to people with bank accounts. |
He took his chequebook to the auction so that he could pay for any items he bought. |
1441 |
chess |
Chess is a game played by two people with 16 pieces for each player on a square board made of 64 smaller squares with 8 squares on each side called a chess board. |
Are you up for a game of chess?; Chess needs a lot of strategy. |
1442 |
chess player |
A chess player is someone who plays the game of chess |
The young chess player Ding Liren won the Chinese championship of 2009 |
1443 |
chillis |
The plural form of chilli; more than one (kind of) chilli. |
|
1444 |
chills |
The plural form of chill; more than one (kind of) chill. |
|
1445 |
chillun |
The plural form of chile; more than one (kind of) chile. |
|
1446 |
chilly |
If it is chilly it is a little bit cold |
I wore a jacket because it was chilly outside. |
1447 |
chime |
A chime is a soothing ringing sound made by a bell or a metal bar. |
|
1448 |
chimed |
The past tense and past participle of chime. |
|
1449 |
chimera |
A fabulous creature with parts from different animals. Can be spelt chimera or chimaera. |
A griffin is a chimaera with the body of a lion and the wings and head of an eagle. |
1450 |
chimeras |
The plural form of chimera; more than one (kind of) chimera. |
|
1451 |
chimes |
The plural form of chime; more than one (kind of) chime. |
|
1452 |
chimichurri |
Chimichurri is a sauce and marinade for grilled meat originally from Argentina. It is made from chopped parsley or cilantro |
|
1453 |
chimichurris |
The plural form of chimichurri; more than one (kind of) chimichurri. |
|
1454 |
chiming |
The present participle of chime. |
|
1455 |
chimney |
A chimney is a column that is built into a fireplace and onto a house to let off the pollution and smoke made by a fire in the fireplace; a flue. |
|
1456 |
chimneys |
The plural form of chimney; more than one (kind of) chimney. |
|
1457 |
chimpanzee |
A chimpanzee is an ape that lives in Africa. |
|
1458 |
chimpanzees |
The plural form of chimpanzee; more than one (kind of) chimpanzee. |
|
1459 |
chin |
The chin is the lowest part of the face. It is the point of the jaw and the part of the face where beards grow. |
My chin is below my mouth. |
1460 |
China |
China is a country in Asia. It is officially called the People's Republic of China. |
|
1461 |
Chinese |
If something is Chinese |
Many Chinese goods are sold in the U.S.; We had a Chinese girl in our class.; Australia has a large population of overseas Chinese people. |
1462 |
Chinese checkers |
Chinese checkers is a board game played using marbles between two to six people. |
|
1463 |
Chinglish |
Chinglish is a type of English that is influenced by modern Chinese. |
|
1464 |
chink |
Chink is an offensive word for a Chinese or Asian person. |
|
1465 |
chinks |
The plural form of chink; more than one (kind of) chink. |
|
1466 |
chins |
The plural form of chin; more than one (kind of) chin. |
|
1467 |
chest |
A type of box with a lid that you can lock. |
He put his things in the chest. |
1468 |
chew |
If you chew something |
Make sure to chew thoroughly, and don't talk with your mouth full!; The mouse chewed a hole into the box. |
1469 |
chewable |
If something is chewable |
|
1470 |
chewing gum |
A chewing gum is a type of sweet that can only be chewed on and cannot be eaten. |
While chewing on my chewing gum, I accidentally swallowed it and had to rush to the hospital to get it out. |
1471 |
chewing gums |
The plural form of chewing gum; more than one (kind of) chewing gum. |
|
1472 |
Cheyenne |
Cheyenne is a female given name. |
|
1473 |
chi |
Twenty second letter of Greek. |
|
1474 |
chip in |
If you chip in to something |
Everyone chipped in and bought a gift for him. |
1475 |
chipmunk |
A chipmunk is a small squirrel-like rodent. |
|
1476 |
chipmunks |
The plural form of chipmunk; more than one (kind of) chipmunk. |
|
1477 |
chipotle |
Chipotle is a smoked chilli pepper for use in cooking. |
|
1478 |
chipotles |
The plural form of chipotle; more than one (kind of) chipotle. |
|
1479 |
chipped |
The past tense and past participle of chip. |
|
1480 |
chipping |
The present participle of chip. |
|
1481 |
chick |
A chick is a young bird |
|
1482 |
chiropractic |
Chiropractic is a type of health care that involves the manipulation of misaligned joints. |
|
1483 |
chiropractor |
A chiropractor is a healthcare practitioner who specializes in chiropractic. |
|
1484 |
chiropractors |
The plural form of chiropractor; more than one (kind of) chiropractor. |
|
1485 |
chirp |
A chirp is a short |
|
1486 |
checkbox |
A checkbox is a space on a paper formthat can be optionally filled with a check mark. |
|
1487 |
checkboxes |
The plural form of checkbox; more than one (kind of) checkbox. |
|
1488 |
chirps |
The plural form of chirp; more than one (kind of) chirp. |
|
1489 |
chicories |
The plural form of chicory; more than one (kind of) chicory. |
|
1490 |
chis |
The plural form of chi; more than one (kind of) chi. |
|
1491 |
chicory |
A plant with a light blue flower heads and edible mellows. |
|
1492 |
chiffonade |
Chiffonade is a culinary preparation of herbs or leafy vegetables cut into long |
|
1493 |
chiffonades |
The plural form of chiffonade; more than one (kind of) chiffonade. |
|
1494 |
chignon |
A chignon is a style of hair done when you tie it with a knot at the back of your head. |
|
1495 |
childbirth |
Childbirth is the process of giving birth to a child. |
|
1496 |
chiles |
The plural form of chile; more than one (kind of) chile. |
|
1497 |
chilled |
The past tense and past participle of chill. |
|
1498 |
chit chats |
The plural form of chit chat; more than one (kind of) chit chat. |
|
1499 |
chit chatted |
The past tense and past participle of chit chat. |
|
1500 |
chit chatting |
The present participle of chit chat. |
|
1501 |
chilli |
A chilli is a type of hot pepper |
I used to grow chillies in a flower pot in my window. |
1502 |
chillier |
The comparative form of chilly; more chilly. |
|
1503 |
chillies |
The plural form of chilli; more than one (kind of) chilli. |
|
1504 |
chilliest |
The superlative form of chilly; most chilly. |
|
1505 |
chilling |
The present participle of chill. |
|
1506 |
chintz |
Chintz is a painted or stained fabric known for its brightly colored designs. |
|
1507 |
chintzier |
The comparative form of chintzy; more chintzy. |
|
1508 |
chit-chatting |
The present participle of chit-chat. |
|
1509 |
Chittagong |
Chittagong is the second largest city in Bangladesh. |
Chittagong is where I live. |
1510 |
Chloe |
Chloe is a female given name. |
|
1511 |
chloride |
A chloride is any salt of hydrochloric acid |
|
1512 |
chlorides |
The plural form of chloride; more than one (kind of) chloride. |
|
1513 |
chlorine |
A chemical element (symbol Cl) with an atomic number of 17. |
|
1514 |
chlorophyll |
Chlorophyll is the green part of a leaf or any other plant that is in the chloroplast |
|
1515 |
chlorophylls |
The plural form of chlorophyll; more than one (kind of) chlorophyll. |
|
1516 |
chloroplast |
Chloroplast is an organelle found in the cells of green plants in which photosynthesis takes place. |
|
1517 |
chloroplasts |
The plural form of chloroplast; more than one (kind of) chloroplast. |
|
1518 |
chock |
A chock is something that is placed behind a wheel to prevent it from rolling. |
|
1519 |
chocked |
The past tense and past participle of chock. |
|
1520 |
chocking |
The present participle of chock. |
|
1521 |
chocks |
The plural form of chock; more than one (kind of) chock. |
|
1522 |
chocolate |
Chocolate is a candy made from cacao beans and often used to flavour other foods such as cakes and cookies. |
In my opinion, the best cookies are those that contain chocolate. |
1523 |
chocolates |
The plural form of chocolate; more than one (kind of) chocolate. |
She got a box of chocolates. |
1524 |
choice |
If you have a choice |
I don't want to go, but I'm afraid I don't have a choice.; Many people face a choice between money and love.; You have a choice of three cheeses.; It's a small shop without much choice of goods.; He didn't have to come; he did it by choice. |
1525 |
choicer |
The comparative form of choice; more choice. |
|
1526 |
choices |
The plural form of choice; more than one (kind of) choice. |
|
1527 |
choicest |
The superlative form of choice; most choice. |
|
1528 |
choir |
A choir is a group of singers |
The choir sang Jingle Bells |
1529 |
choirs |
The plural form of choir; more than one (kind of) choir. |
|
1530 |
choke |
Not being able to breathe because something stops your windpipe. |
|
1531 |
choked |
The past tense and past participle of choke. |
|
1532 |
chokes |
The third-person singular form of choke. |
|
1533 |
choking |
The present participle of choke. |
|
1534 |
choleric |
A choleric person is someone who gets angry easily. |
|
1535 |
Chongqing |
Chongqing is a city in China. |
|
1536 |
choose |
When you choose a thing |
The manager and coaches will choose the starting line-up.; Rafferty always chooses those with the best skills.; Flanagan chose Tom and Jerry as first and third basemen.; All those men chosen for this year's team will report tomorrow night.; Are you choosing to leave the team, or is someone forcing you to quit? |
1537 |
chooses |
The third-person singular form of choose. |
|
1538 |
choosier |
The comparative form of choosy; more choosy. |
|
1539 |
choosiest |
The superlative form of choosy; most choosy. |
|
1540 |
chintziest |
The superlative form of chintzy; most chintzy. |
|
1541 |
chintzs |
The plural form of chintz; more than one (kind of) chintz. |
|
1542 |
chintzware |
Chintzware is a style of ceramic that is decorated with a dense pattern of flowers that is similar to chintz. |
|
1543 |
chintzy |
If something is chintzy |
|
1544 |
chip |
A small piece that is broken off of a larger object. |
A chip of paint fell off the wall. |
1545 |
chips |
The plural form of chip; more than one (kind of) chip. |
|
1546 |
chickens |
The plural form of chicken; more than one (kind of) chicken. |
|
1547 |
chisel |
A chisel is a cutting tool consisting of a slim and sharp metal block and a wooden handle. |
|
1548 |
chiseled |
The past tense and past participle of chisel. |
|
1549 |
chiseling |
The present participle of chisel. |
|
1550 |
chiselled |
The past tense and past participle of chisel. |
|
1551 |
chiselling |
The present participle of chisel. |
|
1552 |
chisels |
The plural form of chisel; more than one (kind of) chisel. |
|
1553 |
chit chat |
Chit chat is a light and casual conversation. |
|
1554 |
chitchat |
Chitchat is a light and casual conversation. |
|
1555 |
chit-chat |
Chit-chat is a light and casual conversation. |
|
1556 |
chitchats |
The plural form of chitchat; more than one (kind of) chitchat. |
|
1557 |
chit-chats |
The plural form of chit-chat; more than one (kind of) chit-chat. |
|
1558 |
chitchatted |
The past tense and past participle of chitchat. |
|
1559 |
chit-chatted |
The past tense and past participle of chit-chat. |
|
1560 |
chitchatting |
The present participle of chitchat. |
|
1561 |
chirpier |
The comparative form of chirpy; more chirpy. |
|
1562 |
chirpiest |
The superlative form of chirpy; most chirpy. |
|
1563 |
chirpy |
If a person is chirpy |
He's surprisingly chirpy for someone who just lost his father. |
1564 |
choosing |
The present participle of choose. |
|
1565 |
choosy |
If you are choosy |
With so many jobs available, workers can afford to by choosy. |
1566 |
chop |
If you chop something |
Use 1 small onion, finely chopped.; We started chopping wood for the fire. |
1567 |
choppable |
If something is choppable |
|
1568 |
chopped |
The past tense and past participle of chop. |
|
1569 |
chopper |
A chopper is a tool for chopping things; knifes and axes. |
|
1570 |
choppers |
The plural form of chopper; more than one (kind of) chopper. |
|
1571 |
choppier |
The comparative form of choppy; more choppy. |
|
1572 |
choppiest |
The superlative form of choppy; most choppy. |
|
1573 |
chopping |
The present participle of chop. |
|
1574 |
choppy |
If the surface of the water is choppy |
The boat was going over really choppy waters because of the storm. |
1575 |
chops |
The third-person singular form of chop. |
|
1576 |
chopstick |
Chopsticks are sticks used in pairs as cutlery. |
|
1577 |
chopsticks |
The plural form of chopstick; more than one (kind of) chopstick. |
|
1578 |
chord |
A chord is made of several notes together |
Some singers accompany themselves on guitar by playing chords. |
1579 |
chords |
The plural form of chord; more than one (kind of) chord. |
|
1580 |
chore |
A chore is a task that needs to be done frequently. The word chore is often used to imply that a task is boring or frustrating. |
Washing dishes is a chore, but we cannot just stop eating. |
1581 |
choreograph |
If you choreograph a dance or a set of movements |
Will Susie choreograph this year's Dance Revue? |
1582 |
choreographed |
The past tense and past participle of choreograph. |
Jill choreographed a short ballet for children.; John choreographed the sword fights in the tv movie version of The Three Musketeers. |
1583 |
choreographer |
A choreographer is a person who choreographs dances. |
The choreographer worked on all the dances in the movie. |
1584 |
choreographers |
The plural form of choreographer; more than one (kind of) choreographer. |
|
1585 |
choreographies |
The plural form of choreography; more than one (kind of) choreography. |
|
1586 |
choreographing |
The present participle of choreograph. |
|
1587 |
choreographs |
The third-person singular form of choreograph. |
|
1588 |
choreography |
Choreography is the art of designing dances. |
The choreography for "Le Spectre de la rose" was completed in three or four rehearsals. |
1589 |
chores |
The plural form of chore; more than one (kind of) chore. |
|
1590 |
chortle |
A chortle is a joyful and muffled laugh. |
He frequently interrupted himself with chortles while he told us his favorite joke. |
1591 |
chortled |
The past tense and past participle of chortle. |
|
1592 |
chortles |
The plural form of chortle; more than one (kind of) chortle. |
|
1593 |
chortling |
The present participle of chortle. |
|
1594 |
chorus |
A chorus is a musical group |
He is in the school chorus. |
1595 |
chorus girl |
A chorus girl (or boy) is a singer or dancer or both in a theatrical production. |
The chorus girl fell and broke her ankle.; The chorus girls sang and danced to a jazzy version of "Old MacDonald Had a Farm".; The chorus boys wore sailor suits.; The chorus boys and girls worked late into the night to perfect their routine. |
1596 |
chorus girls |
The plural form of chorus girl; more than one (kind of) chorus girl. |
|
1597 |
choruses |
The plural form of chorus; more than one (kind of) chorus. |
|
1598 |
chose |
The past tense of choose. |
|
1599 |
chosen |
The past participle of choose. |
|
1600 |
Chris |
Chris is a male given name. |
|
1601 |
Christ |
In the Christian and Jewish religions |
Accept Christ into your heart, for he is the son of God. |
1602 |
christen |
If you christen someone |
|
1603 |
Christendom |
All the Christian people or countries in the world are a part of Christendom. |
|
1604 |
christened |
The past tense and past participle of christen. |
|
1605 |
christening |
A child's christening is a religious ceremony where it is given a name and welcomed into the Christian Church. |
The family gathered for the baby's christening at the church. |
1606 |
christens |
The third-person singular form of christen. |
|
1607 |
Christian |
A Christian is a person who believes in salvation from sin through Jesus of Nazareth |
He is a conservative Christian. |
1608 |
Christian Science |
Christian Science is a Christian church founded by Mary Baker Eddy and based on her teachings. |
|
1609 |
Christianity |
Christianity is a religion whose followers believe that Jesus was the son of God or an important prophet of God |
He believes in Christianity. |
1610 |
Christians |
The plural form of Christian; more than one (kind of) Christian. |
|
1611 |
Christmas |
Christmas is a Christian holiday to celebrate the birth of Christ |
Santa put lots of presents under the Christmas tree.; I've got a week's holiday around Christmas time. |
1612 |
Christmases |
The plural form of Christmas; more than one (kind of) Christmas. |
|
1613 |
Christopher |
Christopher is a male given name. |
|
1614 |
chromatophore |
Cromatophores are cells that contain pigment and reflect light. They are found in amphibians |
|
1615 |
chromatophores |
The plural form of chromatophore; more than one (kind of) chromatophore. |
|
1616 |
chrome |
Chrome is chromium or something made with an alloy of chronium. |
Many car parts are made with chrome because it is very bright and shines. |
1617 |
chromium |
Chromium is a metal and element with an atomic number of 24 and the symbol Cr. |
Chromium is used to make stainless steel because it keeps its shine and does not rust. |
1618 |
chromo- |
Words prefixed with chromo- are related to color |
|
1619 |
chromolithograph |
A chromolithograph is a print made by chromolithography. |
|
1620 |
chromolithographed |
The past tense and past participle of chromolithograph. |
|
1621 |
chromolithographing |
The present participle of chromolithograph. |
|
1622 |
chromolithographs |
The plural form of chromolithograph; more than one (kind of) chromolithograph. |
|
1623 |
chromolithography |
Chromolithography is a form of lithography for printing pictures in colour. |
|
1624 |
chromosome |
A chromosome is what carries the genetic information and is made up of DNA and proteins. |
|
1625 |
chromosomes |
The plural form of chromosome; more than one (kind of) chromosome. |
|
1626 |
chronic |
If something is chronic |
Michelle is a chronic worrier who gets upset about everything. |
1627 |
chronically |
If something happens chronically |
She suffers from chronically low energy levels due to her illness.; He has been chronically ill for years. |
1628 |
chronicle |
A chronicle is a written account of events in the order of when they happened. |
|
1629 |
chronicled |
The past tense and past participle of chronicle. |
|
1630 |
chronicles |
The plural form of chronicle; more than one (kind of) chronicle. |
|
1631 |
chronicling |
The present participle of chronicle. |
|
1632 |
chronological |
If things are arranged in a chronological order |
|
1633 |
chronologies |
The plural form of chronology; more than one (kind of) chronology. |
|
1634 |
chronology |
Chronology is the science of finding out what events came in what order |
Chronology can help historians find out why an old empire ended. |
1635 |
chubbier |
The comparative form of chubby; more chubby. |
|
1636 |
chubbiest |
The superlative form of chubby; most chubby. |
|
1637 |
chubby |
If a person is chubby |
Obviously the chubby child was eating too much. |
1638 |
chuck |
If you chuck something |
Ouch! Why'd you throw the ball so hard? You didn't have to chuck it at me! |
1639 |
chucked |
The past tense and past participle of chuck. |
|
1640 |
chucking |
The present participle of chuck. |
|
1641 |
chuckle |
If you chuckle |
John chuckled because Fred told him a joke |
1642 |
chuckled |
The past tense and past participle of chuckle. |
|
1643 |
chuckles |
The third-person singular form of chuckle. |
|
1644 |
chuckling |
The present participle of chuckle. |
|
1645 |
chucks |
The plural form of chuck; more than one (kind of) chuck. |
|
1646 |
chug |
A chug is a dull and fairly quick explosive sound |
|
1647 |
chug-a-lug |
to consume (a drink) in 1 gulp. |
Matthew chug-a-lugged a wineglassful. |
1648 |
chug-a-lugged |
The past tense and past participle of chug-a-lug. |
Matthias chug-a-lugged the beer. |
1649 |
chug-a-lugging |
The present participle of chug-a-lug. |
Quincy is chug-a-lugging. |
1650 |
chug-a-lugs |
The third-person singular form of chug-a-lug. |
He then chug-a-lugs a full glass of water. |
1651 |
chugged |
The past tense and past participle of chug. |
|
1652 |
chugging |
The present participle of chug. |
|
1653 |
chugs |
The plural form of chug; more than one (kind of) chug. |
|
1654 |
chum |
A chum is a slang word for buddies or friends. |
The two boys were chums. |
1655 |
chums |
The plural form of chum; more than one (kind of) chum. |
|
1656 |
chunk |
A chunk is a part of something that has been separated. |
The statue broke into chunks. |
1657 |
chunkier |
The comparative form of chunky; more chunky. |
|
1658 |
chunkiest |
The superlative form of chunky; most chunky. |
|
1659 |
chunkiness |
The chunkiness of something is how chunky it is. |
|
1660 |
chunks |
The plural form of chunk; more than one (kind of) chunk. |
|
1661 |
chunky |
If something is chunky |
I ate a chunky bar of chocolate. |
1662 |
church |
The Church is Christians gathering to praise and be with God. |
|
1663 |
Church of England |
The Church of England is a Christian church in England and is the state church of that country. |
|
1664 |
Church of Ireland |
The Church of Ireland is an Anglican church in Ireland (both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland). |
|
1665 |
churches |
The plural form of church; more than one (kind of) church. |
|
1666 |
churn |
If you churn something |
To make butter, we churn the milk. |
1667 |
churned |
The past tense and past participle of churn. |
|
1668 |
churning |
The present participle of churn. |
|
1669 |
churns |
The third-person singular form of churn. |
|
1670 |
chute |
A chute is a tube which objects are made to slide from a higher to a lower level. |
|
1671 |
chuted |
The past tense and past participle of chute. |
|
1672 |
chutes |
The plural form of chute; more than one (kind of) chute. |
|
1673 |
chuting |
The present participle of chute. |
|
1674 |
chutzpah |
Chutzpah is the extreme confidence or audacity a person has. |
|
1675 |
cider |
A beverage made from the juice of apples or other fruit. It often |
At the harvest dance, everybody drank a mug of cider. |
1676 |
ciders |
The plural form of cider; more than one (kind of) cider. |
|
1677 |
cigar |
A cigar is tobacco rolled in tobacco leaves |
I think the best cigars are made in Cuba. |
1678 |
cigarette |
A cigarette is tobacco that has been rolled in paper for smoking. |
He went outside and lit a cigarette.; Many people smoke cigarettes. |
1679 |
cigarettes |
The plural form of cigarette; more than one (kind of) cigarette. |
|
1680 |
cigars |
The plural form of cigar; more than one (kind of) cigar. |
|
1681 |
cilantro |
Cilantro is the stems and leaves of the coriander plant that is used as a seasoning and garnish in cooking. |
|
1682 |
cinch |
A cinch is a very easy task. |
|
1683 |
cinched |
The past tense and past participle of cinch. |
|
1684 |
cinches |
The plural form of cinch; more than one (kind of) cinch. |
|
1685 |
cinching |
The present participle of cinch. |
|
1686 |
cinema |
A cinema is a building that shows movies. |
The cinema in my town has two screens and has four showings every day. |
1687 |
cinemas |
The plural form of cinema; more than one (kind of) cinema. |
|
1688 |
cipher |
A cipher is a numeric character. |
|
1689 |
ciphered |
The past tense and past participle of cipher. |
|
1690 |
ciphering |
The present participle of cipher. |
|
1691 |
ciphers |
The plural form of cipher; more than one (kind of) cipher. |
|
1692 |
circa |
on or around a particular date |
The city was built circa 1200 BCE. |
1693 |
circled |
The past tense and past participle of circle. |
|
1694 |
circles |
The plural form of circle; more than one (kind of) circle. |
|
1695 |
circling |
The present participle of circle. |
|
1696 |
circuit |
A circuit is a loop that normally starts and finishes in the same place. |
They ran a circuit around the park. |
1697 |
circuits |
The plural form of circuit; more than one (kind of) circuit. |
|
1698 |
circular |
If something is circular it has the shape of a circle. |
The wine glass left a circular stain on the table. |
1699 |
circulars |
The plural form of circular; more than one (kind of) circular. |
|
1700 |
circulation |
Circulation is the act of moving in a circle. |
|
1701 |
circulations |
The plural form of circulation; more than one (kind of) circulation. |
|
1702 |
circumcise |
When a boy or man is circumcised |
Fewer parents are choosing to have their boys circumcised. |
1703 |
circumcised |
The past tense and past participle of circumcise. |
|
1704 |
circumcises |
The third-person singular form of circumcise. |
|
1705 |
circumcising |
The present participle of circumcise. |
|
1706 |
circumcision |
A circumcision is the removal of the foreskin of the penis. |
The circumcision of men penis is a tradition in some religions. |
1707 |
circumcisions |
The plural form of circumcision; more than one (kind of) circumcision. |
|
1708 |
circumference |
The circumference of a circle or other round shape is the length around it. |
The circumference of a circle is πd. |
1709 |
circumferences |
The plural form of circumference; more than one (kind of) circumference. |
|
1710 |
circumnavigate |
If you circumnavigate something |
|
1711 |
circumnavigated |
The past tense and past participle of circumnavigate. |
|
1712 |
circumnavigates |
The third-person singular form of circumnavigate. |
|
1713 |
circumnavigating |
The present participle of circumnavigate. |
|
1714 |
circumscribe |
If you circumscribe something |
|
1715 |
circumscribed |
The past tense and past participle of circumscribe. |
|
1716 |
circumscribes |
The third-person singular form of circumscribe. |
|
1717 |
circumscribing |
The present participle of circumscribe. |
|
1718 |
circumstance |
The circumstances surrounding an action or event includes all the information that helps you understand the action or event. |
Though war is a terrible thing, it is necessary under certain circumstances.; Given the circumstances, I think we need to be flexible. |
1719 |
circumstances |
The plural form of circumstance; more than one (kind of) circumstance. |
|
1720 |
circumvent |
If you circumvent something |
|
1721 |
circumvented |
The past tense and past participle of circumvent. |
|
1722 |
circumventing |
The present participle of circumvent. |
|
1723 |
circumvents |
The third-person singular form of circumvent. |
|
1724 |
circus |
A circus is a group of travelling performers |
|
1725 |
cisgender |
appearing or attempting to be a member of their birth sex. |
|
1726 |
cisgendered |
of |
|
1727 |
cisgenders |
The plural form of cisgender; more than one (kind of) cisgender. |
|
1728 |
citation |
A citation is a notice given to a person who has to go to court. |
|
1729 |
citations |
The plural form of citation; more than one (kind of) citation. |
|
1730 |
cite |
If you cite people or facts |
Larkin (1979) cites cases of families who have moved out of regular homes into mobile homes or campers.; Two thirds of the people cited unemployment as the `main issue'. |
1731 |
cities |
The plural form of city; more than one (kind of) city. |
|
1732 |
citizen |
A citizen is a person who lives in a particular place. |
The town has a population of 115, most of them senior citizens, with no young families.; With the recent economic problems, ordinary citizens are worried.; We all need to use less energy talk to our fellow citizens about environmental issues. |
1733 |
citizens |
The plural form of citizen; more than one (kind of) citizen. |
The police tried to keep the citizens of the city away from the crime scene. |
1734 |
citizenship |
Citizenship is the status of a person recognized under the law as being a citizen of a country. |
|
1735 |
citizenships |
The plural form of citizenship; more than one (kind of) citizenship. |
|
1736 |
citrus |
A citrus is a tree that can grow oranges |
We can't grow citrus trees in Canada. |
1737 |
citruses |
The plural form of citrus; more than one (kind of) citrus. |
|
1738 |
city |
A city is large area where many people live and work |
Tokyo and New York are two of the world's largest cities.; There's too much crime in this city. |
1739 |
city hall |
A city hall is a place where the administration of the municipal government is located. |
The oldest building in that village is the city hall. |
1740 |
city halls |
The plural form of city hall; more than one (kind of) city hall. |
|
1741 |
civic |
You use civic to describe people or things that have an official status in a town or city. |
|
1742 |
civilisation |
A civilisation is an organised culture encompassing many communities |
|
1743 |
civilisations |
The plural form of civilisation; more than one (kind of) civilisation. |
|
1744 |
civilise |
When you civilise someone |
Our teacher civilised us today, stressing the importance of respecting others. |
1745 |
civilised |
If a society or culture is civilised |
|
1746 |
civilises |
The third-person singular form of civilise. |
|
1747 |
civilising |
The present participle of civilise. |
|
1748 |
civilization |
A civilization is an organized culture encompassing many communities |
|
1749 |
civilizations |
The plural form of civilization; more than one (kind of) civilization. |
|
1750 |
civilized |
If a society or culture is civilized |
|
1751 |
civilizes |
The third-person singular form of civilize. |
|
1752 |
civilizing |
The present participle of civilize. |
|
1753 |
clad |
The past tense and past participle of clothe. |
|
1754 |
claim |
If you claim something |
It is easy to claim that a god exists, but impossible to prove.; He claims to be at home when the shooting happened.; He often falsely claimed to be the president of various businesses. |
1755 |
claimable |
If something is claimable |
|
1756 |
claimant |
A claimant is a person making a claim. |
|
1757 |
claimants |
The plural form of claimant; more than one (kind of) claimant. |
|
1758 |
civilians |
People who are not in the army |
Civilians are not allowed in the army camp.; Its against the law for a soldier to hurt civilians. |
1759 |
Claire |
Claire is a female given name. |
|
1760 |
clairvoyance |
Clairvoyance is the power to see the future. |
|
1761 |
clairvoyant |
If you are clairvoyant |
|
1762 |
clairvoyants |
The plural form of clairvoyant; more than one (kind of) clairvoyant. |
|
1763 |
clam |
A clam is a type of shellfish with a hard shell and a small opening that allows the flow of nutrients in and out of it. |
|
1764 |
clamant |
If something is clamant |
|
1765 |
clamber |
If you clamber |
|
1766 |
clambered |
The past tense and past participle of clamber. |
|
1767 |
clambering |
The present participle of clamber. |
|
1768 |
clambers |
The third-person singular form of clamber. |
|
1769 |
clammed |
The past tense and past participle of clam. |
|
1770 |
clammier |
The comparative form of clammy; more clammy. |
|
1771 |
clammiest |
The superlative form of clammy; most clammy. |
|
1772 |
clamming |
The present participle of clam. |
|
1773 |
clammy |
If a person's hands are clammy |
His hands were clammy from fright. |
1774 |
civilian |
A civilian is a person who is not in the country's army. |
Its against the law for a soldier to hurt a civilian.; Civilians are not allowed in the army camp. |
1775 |
civil |
About the citizens of a country |
One of the most important civil rights is freedom of speech.; In the Civil War, the Red Army had blocked off the northern part of Ukraine from the hungry south.; The state is connected to civil society through aspects other than its role in administration; The government had run out of money to pay civil servants.; This comes under civil, rather than criminal, law.; The bridge would be one of the largest civil engineering projects in the country. |
1776 |
citrons |
The plural form of citron; more than one (kind of) citron. |
|
1777 |
citron |
Citron is a color mixing yellow and green |
; He had his house painted citron. |
1778 |
citing |
The present participle of cite. |
|
1779 |
cites |
The third-person singular form of cite. |
|
1780 |
cited |
The past tense and past participle of cite. |
|
1781 |
circuses |
The plural form of circus; more than one (kind of) circus. |
|
1782 |
clamp |
A clamp is a device that holds and fixes machine elements together. |
|
1783 |
circulating |
The present participle of circulate. |
|
1784 |
clamping |
The present participle of clamp. |
|
1785 |
clamps |
The plural form of clamp; more than one (kind of) clamp. |
|
1786 |
clams |
The plural form of clam; more than one (kind of) clam. |
|
1787 |
clan |
A clan is an extended group of families |
Everyone in the clan knew the story of Dasi and Leben.; Dromoland was built in the 1600s as the base of the O'Brien clan. |
1788 |
clandestine |
If something is clandestine |
|
1789 |
clandestinely |
If something is done clandestinely |
|
1790 |
clank |
A clank is a loud sound of metal hitting metal. |
|
1791 |
circulates |
The third-person singular form of circulate. |
|
1792 |
circulated |
The past tense and past participle of circulate. |
|
1793 |
circulate |
If something circulates |
The lungs move air in and out, and the heart beats to circulate the blood.; A large fan kept the air circulating in the room. |
1794 |
circle |
A circle (●) is a round shape. |
Please put your chairs in a circle.; The dog was running in circles. |
1795 |
clans |
The plural form of clan; more than one (kind of) clan. |
|
1796 |
clap |
A clap is the act of hitting the palms of your hands together to make a noise. |
She made a clap with her hands to get the man's attention. |
1797 |
clapped |
The past tense and past participle of clap. |
|
1798 |
cinematography |
Cinematography is the art |
|
1799 |
cinematographies |
The plural form of cinematography; more than one (kind of) cinematography. |
|
1800 |
clapping |
The present participle of clap. |
|
1801 |
claps |
The plural form of clap; more than one (kind of) clap. |
|
1802 |
Clare |
Clare is a female given name. |
|
1803 |
claret |
Claret is a dry red wine produced in the Bordeaux region of France. |
|
1804 |
clarets |
The plural form of claret; more than one (kind of) claret. |
|
1805 |
clarification |
If you ask someone for a clarification |
|
1806 |
clarifications |
The plural form of clarification; more than one (kind of) clarification. |
|
1807 |
clarified |
The past tense and past participle of clarify. |
|
1808 |
clarifies |
The third-person singular form of clarify. |
|
1809 |
cinematographers |
The plural form of cinematographer; more than one (kind of) cinematographer. |
|
1810 |
clarifying |
The present participle of clarify. |
|
1811 |
clarinet |
A clarinet is a musical instrument that is shaped like a tube and is played by blowing into the top of the tube through a special mouthpiece. |
|
1812 |
cinematographer |
A cinematographer is a person who oversees the operations of the cameras and lighting when making a movie. |
|
1813 |
cicadas |
The plural form of cicada; more than one (kind of) cicada. |
|
1814 |
clarinets |
The plural form of clarinet; more than one (kind of) clarinet. |
|
1815 |
clarity |
Clarity is the quality of being clear. |
She dreamed, with great clarity, that she had seen her own death.; Lack of clarity on the part of the teacher will cause confusion among the students. |
1816 |
Clark |
Clark is a male given name. |
|
1817 |
cicadae |
The plural form of cicada; more than one (kind of) cicada. |
|
1818 |
cicada |
A cicada is an insect similar to a beetle |
|
1819 |
claims |
The third-person singular form of claim. |
|
1820 |
claiming |
The present participle of claim. |
|
1821 |
clasp |
A clasp is a device that fastens two or more things together. |
|
1822 |
clasped |
The past tense and past participle of clasp. |
|
1823 |
clasping |
The present participle of clasp. |
|
1824 |
clasps |
The plural form of clasp; more than one (kind of) clasp. |
|
1825 |
class |
A class is a time for learning. |
The history class is interesting.; Class today will be about whole numbers.; The number of students attending class is increasing.; I'd better go. I've got a class to teach. |
1826 |
class action |
A class action is a type of lawsuit whereby a group of people are represented by one member of that group. |
|
1827 |
class actions |
The plural form of class action; more than one (kind of) class action. |
|
1828 |
classed |
The past tense and past participle of class. |
|
1829 |
classes |
The plural form of class; more than one (kind of) class. |
|
1830 |
classic |
If something is classic |
Richard Branson is a classic example of success without schooling. |
1831 |
classical |
Classical ideas or styles are those that were very common at a time in the past and sometimes continue into the present. |
Classical theories in physics can't explain certain observations, which has led scientists to come up with new theories. |
1832 |
Classical Greek |
Classical Greek is the form of Ancient Greek language used during the classical period of Greek literature. |
|
1833 |
claimed |
The past tense and past participle of claim. |
|
1834 |
civilize |
When you civilize someone |
Our teacher civilized us today, stressing the importance of respecting others. |
1835 |
classical music |
Classical western music is music in a particular style that was written and played from about 1730 through 1820 after the Baroque period and before the Romantic period. |
Perhaps, the best known classical composer was Mozart. |
1836 |
classics |
The plural form of classic; more than one (kind of) classic. |
|
1837 |
clamor |
A clamor is a loud and continued shouting or exclamation. |
|
1838 |
clamored |
The past tense and past participle of clamor. |
|
1839 |
classification |
A classification the system of groups that are based on the characteristics of the group members. |
Linnaeus was known for his system of plant classification, which ordered plants according to their sexual parts.; The Library of Congress Classification puts these books together. |
1840 |
classifications |
The plural form of classification; more than one (kind of) classification. |
|
1841 |
classified |
When something is classified |
Whether or not the government is spying on us is something that I cannot say, it is classified. |
1842 |
classifieds |
The plural form of classified; more than one (kind of) classified. |
|
1843 |
classifies |
The third-person singular form of classify. |
|
1844 |
classify |
When you classify something |
This murder case was classified as an accidental murder. |
1845 |
classifying |
The present participle of classify. |
|
1846 |
classiness |
Classiness is the state or quality of being classy. |
|
1847 |
classing |
The present participle of class. |
|
1848 |
classless |
If something is classless |
|
1849 |
classlessness |
Classlessness is the state or quality of being classless. |
|
1850 |
classmate |
Classmate is a person (a student) who studies in the same class as you (in a school). |
My classmate finished his assignment. |
1851 |
classmates |
The plural form of classmate; more than one (kind of) classmate. |
|
1852 |
clamoring |
The present participle of clamor. |
|
1853 |
classrooms |
The plural form of classroom; more than one (kind of) classroom. |
|
1854 |
classwork |
Classwork is the part of a scholar's work that is done in class. |
|
1855 |
classy |
If something is classy |
|
1856 |
clatter |
A clatter is a rattling noise of hard objects falling or striking each other. |
|
1857 |
clamors |
The plural form of clamor; more than one (kind of) clamor. |
|
1858 |
clamour |
A clamour is a loud and continued shouting or exclamation. |
|
1859 |
clatters |
The third-person singular form of clatter. |
|
1860 |
Claudia |
Claudia is a female given name. |
|
1861 |
clause |
A clause is a section in a contract or other legal document. |
The author's contract contained a clause giving him creative control over the films. |
1862 |
clauses |
The plural form of clause; more than one (kind of) clause. |
|
1863 |
claustrophobia |
Claustrophobia is the fear of tight spaces. |
|
1864 |
claustrophobic |
If someone is claustrophobic |
|
1865 |
claustrophobics |
The plural form of claustrophobic; more than one (kind of) claustrophobic. |
|
1866 |
clavicle |
The clavicle is a long bone that is part of the shoulder. |
|
1867 |
clavicles |
The plural form of clavicle; more than one (kind of) clavicle. |
|
1868 |
claw |
A claw is the sharp part on the toe of an animal. |
The cat was mad at me so, it dug its claw into my skin. |
1869 |
clawed |
The past tense and past participle of claw. |
|
1870 |
clawing |
The present participle of claw. |
|
1871 |
claws |
The plural form of claw; more than one (kind of) claw. |
|
1872 |
clay |
Clay is a type of mud or dirt that can be made into bricks and pots. |
|
1873 |
clays |
The plural form of clay; more than one (kind of) clay. |
|
1874 |
clamoured |
The past tense and past participle of clamour. |
|
1875 |
clamouring |
The present participle of clamour. |
|
1876 |
clamours |
The plural form of clamour; more than one (kind of) clamour. |
|
1877 |
cleaner |
A cleaner is a person whose job is to cleans houses or buildings. |
|
1878 |
cleaners |
The plural form of cleaner; more than one (kind of) cleaner. |
|
1879 |
cleanest |
The superlative form of clean; most clean. |
|
1880 |
clamped |
The past tense and past participle of clamp. |
|
1881 |
cleanlier |
The comparative form of cleanly; more cleanly. |
|
1882 |
cleanliest |
The superlative form of cleanly; most cleanly. |
|
1883 |
cleanliness |
Cleanliness is the state or quality of being clean. |
The cleanliness of her son's bedroom made the mother proud. |
1884 |
cleanly |
If somebody or something is cleanly |
This room is very cleanly. |
1885 |
cleanness |
Cleanness is the state or quality of being clean. |
|
1886 |
clanked |
The past tense and past participle of clank. |
|
1887 |
clanking |
The present participle of clank. |
|
1888 |
clankings |
The plural form of clanking; more than one (kind of) clanking. |
|
1889 |
clanks |
The plural form of clank; more than one (kind of) clank. |
|
1890 |
clapperboard |
A clapperboard is a pair of hinged board that are struck together to synchronize picture and sound at the start of a video production. |
|
1891 |
clapperboards |
The plural form of clapperboard; more than one (kind of) clapperboard. |
|
1892 |
clashing |
The present participle of clash. |
|
1893 |
Classical Manipuri |
Alternative form of Classical Meitei |
|
1894 |
Classical Meitei |
Classical Meitei is the Meitei language as spoken and written in formal speeches |
|
1895 |
clearance |
Clearance is the process of getting official permission for something. |
She needs to get top-secret security clearance before working on the secret program. |
1896 |
clearances |
The plural form of clearance; more than one (kind of) clearance. |
|
1897 |
cleared |
The past tense and past participle of clear. |
|
1898 |
clearer |
The comparative form of clear; more clear. |
|
1899 |
clearest |
The superlative form of clear; most clear. |
|
1900 |
clearing |
The present participle of clear. |
|
1901 |
clearings |
The plural form of clearing; more than one (kind of) clearing. |
|
1902 |
clearly |
If something is clearly true |
The building is clearly visible from the air. |
1903 |
clearness |
Clearness is the state or quality of being clear. |
|
1904 |
clears |
The third-person singular form of clear. |
|
1905 |
classier |
The comparative form of classy; more classy. |
|
1906 |
classiest |
The superlative form of classy; most classy. |
|
1907 |
cleave |
If you cleave something |
|
1908 |
cleaved |
The past tense and past participle of cleave. |
|
1909 |
cleaver |
A cleaver is a heavy knife with a wide blade. It is used by butchers for hacking through bones. |
|
1910 |
cleavers |
The plural form of cleaver; more than one (kind of) cleaver. |
|
1911 |
cleaves |
The third-person singular form of cleave. |
|
1912 |
cleaving |
The present participle of cleave. |
|
1913 |
clef |
A clef is a sign that is put at the left of each musical staff. |
Viola music is written in the alto clef. |
1914 |
clefs |
The plural form of clef; more than one (kind of) clef. |
|
1915 |
clementine |
A clementine is a sweet variety of tangerine with orange red skin. |
|
1916 |
clementines |
The plural form of clementine; more than one (kind of) clementine. |
|
1917 |
clench |
If you clench your fist |
|
1918 |
clenched |
The past tense and past participle of clench. |
|
1919 |
clenches |
The third-person singular form of clench. |
|
1920 |
clenching |
The present participle of clench. |
|
1921 |
classroom |
A classroom is a room used for instruction and teaching |
|
1922 |
clattered |
The past tense and past participle of clatter. |
|
1923 |
clergies |
The plural form of clergy; more than one (kind of) clergy. |
|
1924 |
clergy |
Clergies are formal leaders within established religions. |
|
1925 |
clattering |
The present participle of clatter. |
|
1926 |
clean as a whistle |
If something is as clean as a whistle |
|
1927 |
cleaned |
The past tense and past participle of clean. |
|
1928 |
cleaning |
The present participle of clean. |
|
1929 |
cleric |
A cleric is a member of a clergy. |
|
1930 |
clerical |
Clerical work |
We didn't get the proper refund because of a clerical error.; My children have held various clerical jobs. |
1931 |
clerics |
The plural form of cleric; more than one (kind of) cleric. |
|
1932 |
clerk |
A clerk is a person who keeps an organization's records. |
I called the city clerk's office to see if they had a record of her birth. |
1933 |
clerked |
The past tense and past participle of clerk. |
|
1934 |
clerking |
The present participle of clerk. |
|
1935 |
clerks |
The plural form of clerk; more than one (kind of) clerk. |
|
1936 |
cleans |
The third-person singular form of clean. |
|
1937 |
clever |
A person that is clever is able to think quickly and sharply. |
He is a very clever salesman. He almost got me into buying his product. |
1938 |
cleverer |
The comparative form of clever; more clever. |
|
1939 |
cleverest |
The superlative form of clever; most clever. |
|
1940 |
cleverly |
If something is cleverly done |
It was cleverly designed to be taken apart and put back together quickly and easily.; Her knife was cleverly hidden in her boot. |
1941 |
cleverness |
The cleverness of a person is how clever they are. |
|
1942 |
clevernesses |
The plural form of cleverness; more than one (kind of) cleverness. |
|
1943 |
click |
Click is the act of operating a switch so that it clicks. |
|
1944 |
clickable |
If something is clickable |
|
1945 |
clicked |
The past tense and past participle of click. |
|
1946 |
clicking |
The present participle of click. |
|
1947 |
clicks |
The plural form of click; more than one (kind of) click. |
|
1948 |
client |
Your client is a person or group that uses your services or buys your products. |
As lawyers, we advise our clients not to talk to the media.; Each day, our best salespeople will persuade fifteen potential clients to buy the service. |
1949 |
clients |
The plural form of client; more than one (kind of) client. |
|
1950 |
client-server |
A client-server is a computer system in which a central server provides data to a number of networked workstations. |
|
1951 |
cliff |
A cliff is a vertical (straight up and down) rock face. |
Don't go too close to the cliff or you will fall off. |
1952 |
cliffhanger |
A cliffhanger is a story or movie that is exciting because you do not know what is going to happen next. |
|
1953 |
cliffhangers |
The plural form of cliffhanger; more than one (kind of) cliffhanger. |
|
1954 |
Clifford |
Clifford is a male given name. |
|
1955 |
cliffs |
The plural form of cliff; more than one (kind of) cliff. |
|
1956 |
climate |
The weather conditions of a place. |
The desert is a very hot climate to be in. |
1957 |
climate change |
Climate change is the natural long-term change in the Earth's climate. |
Climate change is such a prevalent issue these days. |
1958 |
climates |
The plural form of climate; more than one (kind of) climate. |
|
1959 |
clarify |
If you clarify something |
Finally, we would recommend further research to clarify the various issues.; The presentation of the results in these graphs and tables will help to clarify the idea.; I think we need to clarify what we have heard on the tape. |
1960 |
clarinetist |
A clarinetist is a person that plays the clarinet. |
The clarinetist can play very well. |
1961 |
clarinetists |
The plural form of clarinetist; more than one (kind of) clarinetist. |
|
1962 |
clash |
If two individuals or groups clash |
The Reds clashed with the police during the riot. |
1963 |
clashed |
The past tense and past participle of clash. |
|
1964 |
clashes |
The third-person singular form of clash. |
|
1965 |
clear |
A clear idea is an idea that is easy to understand. |
OK, so you need the key. I see. That's clear now.; Now it's clear as a bell to me why you want to stay here. |
1966 |
clear as crystal |
If something is as clear as crystal |
|
1967 |
cleavage |
Cleavage is the gap between a woman's breasts. |
Her low cut dress showed her cleavage. |
1968 |
climatologist |
A climatologist is a person who studies climates. |
|
1969 |
cleavages |
The plural form of cleavage; more than one (kind of) cleavage. |
|
1970 |
climatology |
Climatology is the study of climates. |
|
1971 |
climb |
If you climb something |
They climbed the stairs to the top of the tower again and went out onto the roof.; The kids spent the afternoon climbing up and down the tree. |
1972 |
climbable |
If something is climbable |
|
1973 |
climbed |
The past tense and past participle of climb. |
|
1974 |
climber |
A climber is someone who climbs. |
She was a famous mountain climber. |
1975 |
climbers |
The plural form of climber; more than one (kind of) climber. |
|
1976 |
climbing |
The present participle of climb. |
|
1977 |
climbs |
The third-person singular form of climb. |
|
1978 |
clinch |
If you clinch a goal |
One more point will clinch the match for her. |
1979 |
clinched |
The past tense and past participle of clinch. |
|
1980 |
clinches |
The third-person singular form of clinch. |
|
1981 |
clinching |
The present participle of clinch. |
|
1982 |
cling |
If something clings to something else |
|
1983 |
clingier |
The comparative form of clingy; more clingy. |
|
1984 |
clingiest |
The superlative form of clingy; most clingy. |
|
1985 |
clinging |
The present participle of cling. |
|
1986 |
clings |
The third-person singular form of cling. |
|
1987 |
clingy |
Something that is clingy has the tendency to cling onto something. |
The plastic was so clingy that it took a few minutes to remove it all. |
1988 |
clinic |
A clinic is a place to see the doctor for health checkups or to buy medicine. |
He felt ill yesterday, so he had to visit the clinic to buy some medicine. |
1989 |
cleptocracies |
The plural form of cleptocracy; more than one (kind of) cleptocracy. |
|
1990 |
clinics |
The plural form of clinic; more than one (kind of) clinic. |
There is a row of clinics at the end of this street. |
1991 |
clip |
A clip is a small item to hold things on to another. |
We need more clips to hang the laundry. |
1992 |
clipboard |
A clipboard is a flat piece of rigid material |
|
1993 |
clipboards |
The plural form of clipboard; more than one (kind of) clipboard. |
|
1994 |
clipped |
The past tense and past participle of clip. |
|
1995 |
clipping |
A clipping is a piece of something removed by clipping. |
|
1996 |
clippings |
The plural form of clipping; more than one (kind of) clipping. |
|
1997 |
clips |
The plural form of clip; more than one (kind of) clip. |
|
1998 |
clique |
A clique is a small group of individuals that hang out together due to the similarities in their lifestyle or social status. |
|
1999 |
cliqued |
The past tense and past participle of clique. |
|
2000 |
cliques |
The plural form of clique; more than one (kind of) clique. |
|
2001 |
cliquing |
The present participle of clique. |
|
2002 |
clitorides |
The plural form of clitoris; more than one (kind of) clitoris. |
|
2003 |
clitoris |
The clitoris is part of a female's sexual organs in mammals |
The spotted hyena uses the clitoris for urination in addition to as a sex organ. |
2004 |
clitorises |
The plural form of clitoris; more than one (kind of) clitoris. |
|
2005 |
cloak |
A cloak is a long outer garment that is worn over the shoulders and covering the back. |
|
2006 |
cloaked |
The past tense and past participle of cloak. |
|
2007 |
cloaking |
The present participle of cloak. |
|
2008 |
cloaks |
The plural form of cloak; more than one (kind of) cloak. |
|
2009 |
clobber |
If you clobber someone |
|
2010 |
clobbered |
The past tense and past participle of clobber. |
|
2011 |
clobbering |
The present participle of clobber. |
|
2012 |
clobbers |
The third-person singular form of clobber. |
|
2013 |
cleptocracy |
Cleptocracy is a corrupt and dishonest government. |
|
2014 |
clocked |
The past tense and past participle of clock. |
|
2015 |
clocker |
A clocker is a person who illegally winds back the milometer of a car. |
|
2016 |
clockers |
The plural form of clocker; more than one (kind of) clocker. |
|
2017 |
clocking |
The present participle of clock. |
|
2018 |
clocks |
The plural form of clock; more than one (kind of) clock. |
|
2019 |
clockwise |
Clockwise is the direction that the hands of a clock turn in. |
|
2020 |
clockwork |
If something works like clockwork it works very smoothly and correctly. |
The new car worked like clockwork. |
2021 |
clockworks |
The plural form of clockwork; more than one (kind of) clockwork. |
|
2022 |
clod |
A clod is a lump of clay. |
|
2023 |
clods |
The plural form of clod; more than one (kind of) clod. |
|
2024 |
clog |
A clog is a blockage in a pipe. |
|
2025 |
clogged |
The past tense and past participle of clog. |
|
2026 |
clogging |
The present participle of clog. |
|
2027 |
clogs |
The third-person singular form of clog. |
|
2028 |
clergyman |
A clergyman is a formal leader within established religions. |
|
2029 |
clergymen |
The plural form of clergyman; more than one (kind of) clergyman. |
|
2030 |
clean |
If something is clean |
The kids came back from the washroom with clean hands and faces.; Did you wash these dishes? They don't look very clean.; To keep the air clean, smoking is not allowed.; I clear our breakfast and wipe the table clean with a wet rag. |
2031 |
clergywoman |
A clergywoman is a formal leader within established religions. |
|
2032 |
clomp |
Clomp is the sound your feet makes when hitting the ground loudly. |
|
2033 |
clomped |
The past tense and past participle of clomp. |
|
2034 |
clomping |
The present participle of clomp. |
|
2035 |
clomps |
The plural form of clomp; more than one (kind of) clomp. |
|
2036 |
clone |
A clone is a living being produced from another being that is genetically identical to the first being. |
Ewe Dolly is known to be the first man-made clone.; All these cells are clones of a first cell that has divided. |
2037 |
cloned |
The past tense and past participle of clone. |
|
2038 |
clones |
The plural form of clone; more than one (kind of) clone. |
|
2039 |
cloning |
The present participle of clone. |
|
2040 |
close |
If you close something |
She watched TV for a while, and then closed her eyes.; He left the room and softly closed the door behind him.; He opened his mouth and closed it again without saying anything. |
2041 |
close relative |
A close relative is someone you're closely related to; they are a close member of your family. |
|
2042 |
closed |
The past tense and past participle of close. |
|
2043 |
closely |
If something is closely related |
The birds on this island are closely related to those on the mainland. |
2044 |
closeness |
Closeness is the state or quality of being close. |
|
2045 |
clergywomen |
The plural form of clergywoman; more than one (kind of) clergywoman. |
|
2046 |
closers |
The plural form of closer; more than one (kind of) closer. |
|
2047 |
closes |
The third-person singular form of close. |
|
2048 |
Cleveland |
Cleveland is a large city in the US state of Ohio. |
|
2049 |
cleanse |
If you cleanse something |
|
2050 |
cleansed |
The past tense and past participle of cleanse. |
|
2051 |
cleanser |
A cleanser is a substance that cleanses something. |
|
2052 |
cleansers |
The plural form of cleanser; more than one (kind of) cleanser. |
|
2053 |
closing |
The present participle of close. |
|
2054 |
closings |
The plural form of closing; more than one (kind of) closing. |
|
2055 |
closure |
A closure is an event that signifies an ending of something. |
|
2056 |
closures |
The plural form of closure; more than one (kind of) closure. |
|
2057 |
cloth |
Cloth is a thin |
|
2058 |
clothe |
If you clothe something or someone |
The mother clothes her children to go to school in the morning.; I woke up fully clothed, and I couldn't remember the night before. |
2059 |
clothed |
The past tense and past participle of clothe. |
Last winter, the mother clothed her children in warm coats. |
2060 |
clothes |
Clothes |
He took off his clothes and got into the shower.; There was no money to buy clothes, so we got our cousins' old shirts and jeans with holes in the knees. |
2061 |
clothesline |
A clothesline is a place to hang clothing to dry and is usually made of rope or plastic wire. |
Please help me to hang these towels on the clothesline outside. |
2062 |
clotheslines |
The plural form of clothesline; more than one (kind of) clothesline. |
|
2063 |
clothier |
A clothier is a person who makes and sells clothes. |
I went to the clothier to get a new suit. |
2064 |
clothiers |
The plural form of clothier; more than one (kind of) clothier. |
|
2065 |
clothing |
When you speak of clothes in general |
Shoes, shirts, and trousers are types of clothing.; You need to wear warm clothing in the winter. |
2066 |
clothings |
The plural form of clothing; more than one (kind of) clothing. |
|
2067 |
cloths |
The plural form of cloth; more than one (kind of) cloth. |
|
2068 |
cloud |
A cloud is a collection of condensed water vapor floating in the sky that sometimes makes rain. |
Those dark storm clouds are quickly getting closer. |
2069 |
cloudberries |
The plural form of cloudberry; more than one (kind of) cloudberry. |
|
2070 |
cloudberry |
A cloudberry is a kind of bramble that grows slowly. |
|
2071 |
clouded |
The past tense and past participle of cloud. |
|
2072 |
cloudier |
The comparative form of cloudy; more cloudy. |
|
2073 |
cloudiest |
The superlative form of cloudy; most cloudy. |
|
2074 |
clouding |
The present participle of cloud. |
|
2075 |
cloudless |
If the skies are cloudless |
|
2076 |
cloudlike |
If something is cloudlike |
|
2077 |
clouds |
The plural form of cloud; more than one (kind of) cloud. |
|
2078 |
cloudy |
When the sky is cloudy |
The sky quickly became cloudy and it started to rain. |
2079 |
cleanses |
The third-person singular form of cleanse. |
|
2080 |
clouts |
The plural form of clout; more than one (kind of) clout. |
|
2081 |
clown |
A clown is a person that entertains people |
Some children are afraid by clowns because of their unusual appearance that can be rather impressive. |
2082 |
cleansing |
The present participle of cleanse. |
|
2083 |
clownfish |
A clownfish is an orange and white striped salt water fish that is known for its relationship with sea anenomes. |
There were clownfish in the exhibit. |
2084 |
clownfishes |
The plural form of clownfish; more than one (kind of) clownfish. |
|
2085 |
clowning |
The present participle of clown. |
|
2086 |
clowns |
The plural form of clown; more than one (kind of) clown. |
|
2087 |
cloy |
If you cloy something |
|
2088 |
climatizing |
The present participle of climatize. |
|
2089 |
climatologies |
The plural form of climatology; more than one (kind of) climatology. |
|
2090 |
climatologists |
The plural form of climatologist; more than one (kind of) climatologist. |
|
2091 |
clinical |
Clinical work or practice is related to the observation and treatment of patients. |
She is doing her clinical training at the hospital. |
2092 |
clubbed |
The past tense and past participle of club. |
|
2093 |
clubbing |
The present participle of club. |
|
2094 |
clubs |
The plural form of club; more than one (kind of) club. |
|
2095 |
clue |
A clue is a piece of information that helps you answer a question or solve a problem. |
He said nothing, made no gesture, and gave no clue about what he was thinking.; Something in those boxes might provide a clue to his death.; She disappeared without a clue. |
2096 |
clued |
The past tense and past participle of clue. |
|
2097 |
clueless |
A clueless person is someone who lacks knowledge or understanding. |
|
2098 |
clues |
The plural form of clue; more than one (kind of) clue. |
|
2099 |
cluing |
The present participle of clue. |
|
2100 |
clock |
A clock is an instrument that tells you what the time is. A small clock which you carry is called a watch. |
He was sleepy, and the clock said 11:32.; The digital clock on the wall tells her that it is almost six-thirty.; She'd never before been in a house which did not have a clock ticking somewhere.; He looked at the clock and then at his watch: The clock was nine minutes fast. He still had some time. |
2101 |
cloister |
A cloister is a rectangular open space surrounded by covered walks or open galleries. It has open arcades on the inner side |
|
2102 |
clumpier |
The comparative form of clumpy; more clumpy. |
|
2103 |
clumpiest |
The superlative form of clumpy; most clumpy. |
|
2104 |
cloistered |
The past tense and past participle of cloister. |
|
2105 |
cloistering |
The present participle of cloister. |
|
2106 |
clumpy |
If something is clumpy |
|
2107 |
clumsier |
The comparative form of clumsy; more clumsy. |
|
2108 |
clumsiest |
The superlative form of clumsy; most clumsy. |
|
2109 |
clumsily |
If you do something clumsily |
|
2110 |
clumsiness |
Clumsiness is a lack of coordination; it is the condition of being clumsy. |
|
2111 |
cloisters |
The plural form of cloister; more than one (kind of) cloister. |
|
2112 |
clumsy |
A clumsy person is not skillful or graceful when performing a movement. |
He is very clumsy. He might break the dishes. |
2113 |
clung |
The past tense and past participle of cling. |
|
2114 |
closer |
The comparative form of close; more close. |
|
2115 |
closest |
The superlative form of close; most close. |
|
2116 |
closet |
A closet is a tall cupboard that is used to store clothes. |
|
2117 |
clusterise |
If you clusterise things |
|
2118 |
clusterised |
The past tense and past participle of clusterise. |
|
2119 |
clusterises |
The third-person singular form of clusterise. |
|
2120 |
clusterising |
The present participle of clusterise. |
|
2121 |
clusterize |
If you clusterize things |
|
2122 |
clusterized |
The past tense and past participle of clusterize. |
|
2123 |
clusterizes |
The third-person singular form of clusterize. |
|
2124 |
clusterizing |
The present participle of clusterize. |
|
2125 |
clusters |
The plural form of cluster; more than one (kind of) cluster. |
|
2126 |
clutch |
The clutch is the device in a car that changes gear. |
The clutch pedal is controlled with the left foot in manual cars. |
2127 |
clutched |
The past tense and past participle of clutch. |
|
2128 |
clutches |
The plural form of clutch; more than one (kind of) clutch. |
|
2129 |
clutching |
The present participle of clutch. |
|
2130 |
clutter |
A clutter is a bunch of things that are left in an untidy state. |
|
2131 |
cluttered |
The past tense and past participle of clutter. |
|
2132 |
cluttering |
The present participle of clutter. |
|
2133 |
clutters |
The third-person singular form of clutter. |
|
2134 |
Clyde |
Clyde is a male given name. |
|
2135 |
cm |
Short for centimeter or centimeters. |
I am 150 cm tall. |
2136 |
co- |
co- is a prefix added to verbs and means that something is done together or mutually. |
|
2137 |
co op |
|
|
2138 |
coach |
A coach is a teacher of a sport. |
Even though his team won, first-year coach Andrew Johnson was not happy.; Parkview's new assistant girls soccer coach Karen Kingston has led the Panthers team to a 4-1 record.; Mrs. Schenkman, the seventh grade girls' basketball coach, had ended practice for the day. |
2139 |
coached |
The past tense and past participle of coach. |
|
2140 |
coaches |
The plural form of coach; more than one (kind of) coach. |
|
2141 |
coaching |
The present participle of coach. |
|
2142 |
coachman |
A coachman is the person who drives a coach. |
The family tipped the coachman when they arrived at their destination. |
2143 |
coachmen |
The plural form of coachman; more than one (kind of) coachman. |
|
2144 |
coact |
|
|
2145 |
coagulant |
A coagulant is a substance that causes something to change from a solid to liquid state. |
|
2146 |
coagulants |
The plural form of coagulant; more than one (kind of) coagulant. |
|
2147 |
coagulate |
If something coagulates |
In cheese making, milk coagulates into curds that become cheese. |
2148 |
coagulated |
The past tense and past participle of coagulate. |
|
2149 |
climatise |
If you climatise yourself |
|
2150 |
closeted |
The past tense and past participle of closet. |
|
2151 |
closeting |
The present participle of closet. |
|
2152 |
closets |
The plural form of closet; more than one (kind of) closet. |
|
2153 |
clout |
Clout is control or power over other people. |
The president of the United States has a lot of clout. |
2154 |
clowned |
The past tense and past participle of clown. |
|
2155 |
climatised |
The past tense and past participle of climatise. |
|
2156 |
climatises |
The third-person singular form of climatise. |
|
2157 |
climatising |
The present participle of climatise. |
|
2158 |
climatize |
If you climatize yourself |
|
2159 |
climatized |
The past tense and past participle of climatize. |
|
2160 |
climatizes |
The third-person singular form of climatize. |
|
2161 |
cloying |
The present participle of cloy. |
|
2162 |
cloys |
The third-person singular form of cloy. |
|
2163 |
club |
A club is an organisation of people who share a similar sport |
He was a member of his high school drama club.; Every town in Europe has its own football club. |
2164 |
clump |
A clump is a small group of trees or plants. |
|
2165 |
clumped |
The past tense and past participle of clump. |
|
2166 |
clumping |
The present participle of clump. |
|
2167 |
clumps |
The plural form of clump; more than one (kind of) clump. |
|
2168 |
clumsinesses |
The plural form of clumsiness; more than one (kind of) clumsiness. |
|
2169 |
cluster |
A cluster is anything that is more than one thing put together. |
In the market, you can find a cluster of bananas. |
2170 |
clustered |
The past tense and past participle of cluster. |
|
2171 |
clustering |
The present participle of cluster. |
|
2172 |
cloyed |
The past tense and past participle of cloy. |
|
2173 |
coagulates |
The third-person singular form of coagulate. |
|
2174 |
coagulating |
The present participle of coagulate. |
|
2175 |
coagulation |
Coagulation is the process of a substance changing from a solid to liquid state. |
|
2176 |
coagulations |
The plural form of coagulation; more than one (kind of) coagulation. |
|
2177 |
coal |
Coal is a fuel which comes from under the ground. It is black |
|
2178 |
coalesce |
If a group of materials coalesce they join together to form a single thing. |
|
2179 |
coalesced |
The past tense and past participle of coalesce. |
|
2180 |
coalesces |
The third-person singular form of coalesce. |
|
2181 |
coalescing |
The present participle of coalesce. |
|
2182 |
coalition |
A temporary group that is formed for a particular reason. |
The two governments formed a coalition to help their workers. |
2183 |
coalitions |
The plural form of coalition; more than one (kind of) coalition. |
|
2184 |
coals |
The plural form of coal; more than one (kind of) coal. |
|
2185 |
coarse |
When an object is coarse |
I prefer to season with fine salt instead of coarse salt because it mixes more easily. |
2186 |
coarsely |
If something is cut in a coarsely way |
|
2187 |
coarsen |
If you coarsen something |
|
2188 |
coarseness |
The coarseness of something is how coarse they are. |
|
2189 |
coarsens |
The third-person singular form of coarsen. |
|
2190 |
coarser |
The comparative form of coarse; more coarse. |
|
2191 |
coarsest |
The superlative form of coarse; most coarse. |
|
2192 |
coast |
The coast is the area of land closest to the sea. |
The hotel was near the coast and their room had a balcony from which they could see the distant ocean.; The numbers of fish along the Atlantic coast declined from heavy fishing, construction of dams, and pollution. |
2193 |
coasted |
The past tense and past participle of coast. |
|
2194 |
coasting |
The present participle of coast. |
|
2195 |
coastline |
The coastline is the shape or boundary of a coast. |
|
2196 |
coastlines |
The plural form of coastline; more than one (kind of) coastline. |
|
2197 |
coasts |
The plural form of coast; more than one (kind of) coast. |
|
2198 |
coat |
An outer piece of clothing that covers the upper part of the body and the arms. |
The woman wore a fur coat.; It's cold today, so you need to wear a coat when you go outside. |
2199 |
coat of arms |
Coat of arms are signs which is the symbol of a family |
|
2200 |
coated |
The past tense and past participle of coat. |
|
2201 |
coating |
The present participle of coat. |
|
2202 |
coats |
The plural form of coat; more than one (kind of) coat. |
|
2203 |
coats of arms |
The plural form of coat of arms; more than one (kind of) coat of arms. |
|
2204 |
coax |
If you coax someone |
|
2205 |
coaxed |
The past tense and past participle of coax. |
|
2206 |
coaxes |
The third-person singular form of coax. |
|
2207 |
coaxing |
The present participle of coax. |
|
2208 |
cob |
A cob is the part of the corn that is made of a hard husk surrounded by many kernels. |
|
2209 |
cobalt |
Cobalt is a metal and element with an atomic number of 27 and the symbol Co. |
Cobalt is used to make magnetic alloys. |
2210 |
cobble |
A cobblestone. |
|
2211 |
cobbled |
The past tense and past participle of cobble. |
|
2212 |
cobbler |
A cobbler is a person who makes and repairs shoes. |
|
2213 |
cobblers |
The plural form of cobbler; more than one (kind of) cobbler. |
|
2214 |
cobbles |
The plural form of cobble; more than one (kind of) cobble. |
|
2215 |
cobbling |
The present participle of cobble. |
|
2216 |
cobs |
The plural form of cob; more than one (kind of) cob. |
|
2217 |
cobweb |
A cobweb is the remains of an old spiderweb. |
|
2218 |
cobwebs |
The plural form of cobweb; more than one (kind of) cobweb. |
|
2219 |
cocaine |
An addictive drug in the form of a white powder that users generally take by sniffing it through their nose; cocaine is a stimulant and a narcotic. |
|
2220 |
cocaines |
The plural form of cocaine; more than one (kind of) cocaine. |
|
2221 |
cockatoos |
The plural form of cockatoo; more than one (kind of) cockatoo. |
|
2222 |
cocked |
The past tense and past participle of cock. |
|
2223 |
cockerel |
A cockerel is a young male chicken. |
|
2224 |
cockier |
The comparative form of cocky; more cocky. |
|
2225 |
cockiest |
The superlative form of cocky; most cocky. |
|
2226 |
cockiness |
The cockiness of someone is how cocky they are. |
|
2227 |
cocking |
The present participle of cock. |
|
2228 |
cockroach |
A cockroach is a brown or black straight-winged insect. |
|
2229 |
cockroaches |
The plural form of cockroach; more than one (kind of) cockroach. |
|
2230 |
cocks |
The plural form of cock; more than one (kind of) cock. |
|
2231 |
cocktail |
A cocktail is an alcoholic drink made from a spirit or several spirits mixed with fruit juice |
Her favourite cocktail was a "Pink Lady" made with gin, grenadine syrup, cream and an egg. |
2232 |
cocktails |
The plural form of cocktail; more than one (kind of) cocktail. |
|
2233 |
cocky |
If a person is cocky |
|
2234 |
cocoa |
Cocoa is a powder made from roasted and ground cacao seeds. |
|
2235 |
cocoas |
The plural form of cocoa; more than one (kind of) cocoa. |
|
2236 |
coconut |
A coconut is a large seed that grows in a coconut palm. |
|
2237 |
coconut crab |
A kind of crab that lives in Asia |
|
2238 |
coconut crabs |
The plural form of coconut crab; more than one (kind of) coconut crab. |
|
2239 |
coconuts |
The plural form of coconut; more than one (kind of) coconut. |
|
2240 |
coda |
A coda is a short passage at the end of a piece of music |
|
2241 |
codas |
The plural form of coda; more than one (kind of) coda. |
|
2242 |
coddle |
If you coddle something or someone |
|
2243 |
coddled |
The past tense and past participle of coddle. |
|
2244 |
coddles |
The third-person singular form of coddle. |
|
2245 |
coddling |
The present participle of coddle. |
|
2246 |
coded |
The past tense and past participle of code. |
|
2247 |
codependence |
If you have codependence |
Her codependence meant she never took care of her own needs first. |
2248 |
codependencies |
The plural form of codependency; more than one (kind of) codependency. |
|
2249 |
codependency |
Codependency is when you emotionally submissive in response to someone's harmful behaviour; being an emotional doormat |
Her codependency meant she gave in to most narcissists. |
2250 |
co-dependent |
Co-dependent is a relationship in which a person allows another person to control them. |
|
2251 |
codified |
The past tense and past participle of codify. |
|
2252 |
codifies |
The third-person singular form of codify. |
|
2253 |
codify |
If you codify something |
|
2254 |
codifying |
The present participle of codify. |
|
2255 |
coding |
The present participle of code. |
|
2256 |
codings |
The plural form of coding; more than one (kind of) coding. |
|
2257 |
coelacanth |
A coelacanth is a type of fish that was common in prehistory and still exists today |
|
2258 |
coelacanths |
The plural form of coelacanth; more than one (kind of) coelacanth. |
|
2259 |
coerce |
If you coerces someone into doing something |
She was coerced into giving the bully her lunch money. |
2260 |
coerced |
The past tense and past participle of coerce. |
|
2261 |
coerces |
The third-person singular form of coerce. |
|
2262 |
coercing |
The present participle of coerce. |
|
2263 |
coercion |
Coercion is the act or process of using power to make someone do something they don't want to. |
There is no reason to believe that his actions were the result of coercion. |
2264 |
coercions |
The plural form of coercion; more than one (kind of) coercion. |
|
2265 |
coercive |
A coercive person is someone who uses force or threats to make someone to do something. |
|
2266 |
coexist |
If two or more things coexist |
At a certain temperature and pressure, liquid water, solid ice, and water vapor can coexist. |
2267 |
coexisted |
The past tense and past participle of coexist. |
|
2268 |
coexistence |
When two or more things live together in the same space |
|
2269 |
coexistences |
The plural form of coexistence; more than one (kind of) coexistence. |
|
2270 |
coexisting |
The present participle of coexist. |
|
2271 |
coexists |
The third-person singular form of coexist. |
|
2272 |
coextensive |
If two places are coextensive |
|
2273 |
coffee |
Coffee is a dark brown drink that is very popular around the world. |
Would you like a cup coffee or tea?; "Milk or cream?" "No, thank you. I like my coffee black." |
2274 |
coffee break |
A coffee break is a short rest period during a person's working hours. |
|
2275 |
coffeehouse |
A coffeehouse is an establishment where coffee is served to clients; a café. |
|
2276 |
coffeehouses |
The plural form of coffeehouse; more than one (kind of) coffeehouse. |
|
2277 |
coffeemaker |
A coffeemaker is a person who makes coffee. |
|
2278 |
coffeemakers |
The plural form of coffeemaker; more than one (kind of) coffeemaker. |
|
2279 |
coffees |
The plural form of coffee; more than one (kind of) coffee. |
|
2280 |
coffeeshop |
A coffeeshop is an establishment where coffee is served to clients; a café. |
|
2281 |
coffeeshops |
The plural form of coffeeshop; more than one (kind of) coffeeshop. |
|
2282 |
coffin |
A coffin is a box used to keep the dead body of a person. |
The family of Mary were very hurt to see her laying in her coffin.; After Mary's funeral was over, they took her coffin out of the church. |
2283 |
codes |
The plural form of code; more than one (kind of) code. |
|
2284 |
codeines |
The plural form of codeine; more than one (kind of) codeine. |
|
2285 |
codeine |
Codeine is a drug that doctors use to reduce the pain of patients and make them sleep |
|
2286 |
code |
A code is a set of rules or laws. |
Children usually learn their parents' moral code.; Section 244(1) (a) of the Canadian Criminal Code defines assault. |
2287 |
cockpits |
The plural form of cockpit; more than one (kind of) cockpit. |
|
2288 |
cockpit |
A cockpit is the front part of an aircraft where the pilots sit to control an aircraft. |
|
2289 |
cockfights |
The plural form of cockfight; more than one (kind of) cockfight. |
|
2290 |
cockfight |
A cockfight is a contest |
|
2291 |
cockerels |
The plural form of cockerel; more than one (kind of) cockerel. |
|
2292 |
cockatoo |
A cockatoo is a kind of parrot from Australia. |
|
2293 |
cock |
A cock is a male chicken. |
|
2294 |
Coca-Cola |
Coca-Cola is a brand of carbonated non-alcoholic cola drink. |
|
2295 |
coatings |
The plural form of coating; more than one (kind of) coating. |
|
2296 |
coastal |
If something is coastal |
Going to the beach for the coastal breeze is a way of relaxing. |
2297 |
coarsening |
The present participle of coarsen. |
|
2298 |
coarsened |
The past tense and past participle of coarsen. |
|
2299 |
coffined |
The past tense and past participle of coffin. |
|
2300 |
coffining |
The present participle of coffin. |
|
2301 |
coffins |
The plural form of coffin; more than one (kind of) coffin. |
|
2302 |
cogitate |
If you cogitate |
|
2303 |
cogitated |
The past tense and past participle of cogitate. |
|
2304 |
cogitates |
The third-person singular form of cogitate. |
|
2305 |
cogitating |
The present participle of cogitate. |
|
2306 |
cognac |
Cognac is a type of brandy that is distilled from white wine in the region around Cognac in France. |
Many manufacturers add a small amount of caramel to color their cognacs. |
2307 |
cognacs |
The plural form of cognac; more than one (kind of) cognac. |
|
2308 |
cognate |
One related by blood or origin with another |
|
2309 |
cognates |
The plural form of cognate; more than one (kind of) cognate. |
|
2310 |
cognitive |
Cognitive skills |
Allowing children to play can improve the development of cognitive and social skills.; The six-year-old has behavioral and cognitive problems. |
2311 |
cohere |
If things cohere |
Separate molecules will cohere because of electromagnetic force. |
2312 |
cohered |
The past tense and past participle of cohere. |
|
2313 |
coherence |
Coherence is the property of being connected |
Even if the story lacks logical coherence, it is still a fun film to watch.; Teachers need to help the learner to achieve a genuine sense of coherence across the subjects.; We studied loneliness and coherence among Children with learning problems. |
2314 |
coherent |
If something is coherent |
His argument was clear and coherent. |
2315 |
coheres |
The third-person singular form of cohere. |
|
2316 |
cohering |
The present participle of cohere. |
|
2317 |
cohesion |
Cohesion is the act or state of sticking together. |
The coach was an expert at raising everyone's spirits and maintaining team cohesion.; The residents know their neighbours and there's strong social cohesion.; His essays have interesting ideas but the text often lacks cohesion. |
2318 |
cohesions |
The plural form of cohesion; more than one (kind of) cohesion. |
|
2319 |
cohesive |
A cohesive substance has molecules that are able to stick together due to intermolecular forces |
|
2320 |
cohort |
A cohort is a group of people supporting the same thing or person. |
|
2321 |
cohorts |
The plural form of cohort; more than one (kind of) cohort. |
|
2322 |
coil |
A coil is a long object in circular piles "wound continuously round one point". |
Ropes are usually stored as coils. |
2323 |
coiled |
The past tense and past participle of coil. |
|
2324 |
coiling |
The present participle of coil. |
|
2325 |
coils |
The plural form of coil; more than one (kind of) coil. |
|
2326 |
co-imperium |
A co-imperium is a political entity that is jointly ruled by two or more external nations. |
New Hebrides was a co-imperium of the United Kingdom and France. |
2327 |
coin |
A coin is money made of metal. |
The United States makes several different coins including the penny, nickel, dime, and quarter. |
2328 |
coinage |
Coinage is the process of coining money. |
|
2329 |
coinages |
The plural form of coinage; more than one (kind of) coinage. |
|
2330 |
coincide |
Two things coincide with each other if they're both in the same place or at the same time. |
The time of your party coincides with my niece's wedding, so I can't come.; The end of one side of a triangle coincides with the end of another side, making a corner. |
2331 |
coincided |
The past tense and past participle of coincide. |
|
2332 |
coincidence |
A coincidence is when two things are in the same place or space |
The scientist studied the beam of electrons and timed examples of coincidence. |
2333 |
coincidences |
The plural form of coincidence; more than one (kind of) coincidence. |
|
2334 |
coincides |
The third-person singular form of coincide. |
|
2335 |
coinciding |
The present participle of coincide. |
|
2336 |
coined |
The past tense and past participle of coin. |
|
2337 |
coining |
The present participle of coin. |
|
2338 |
coins |
The plural form of coin; more than one (kind of) coin. |
|
2339 |
coir |
The fibers around the outside of a coconut; coir is often used to make rope or mats. |
|
2340 |
coitus |
A coitus is when a person has sexual intercourse. The penis is inserted inside the vagina and usually until orgasm happens. |
|
2341 |
coituses |
The plural form of coitus; more than one (kind of) coitus. |
|
2342 |
coke |
If you burn coal |
|
2343 |
cokes |
The plural form of coke; more than one (kind of) coke. |
|
2344 |
cola |
The plural form of colon; more than one (kind of) colon. |
|
2345 |
colander |
A colander is a bowl with holes that is used to drain food such as pasta. |
|
2346 |
colanders |
The plural form of colander; more than one (kind of) colander. |
|
2347 |
colas |
The plural form of cola; more than one (kind of) cola. |
|
2348 |
cold |
If something is cold |
The wind made her hands cold.; It's going to be very cold today so wear a jacket. |
2349 |
cold case |
A cold case is an unsolved criminal investigation that remains open pending new evidence. |
|
2350 |
cold cases |
The plural form of cold case; more than one (kind of) cold case. |
|
2351 |
cold turkey |
If you quit smoking |
Why did you decide to go cold turkey instead of cutting down? |
2352 |
Cold War |
The Cold War was the time when the United States and the Soviet Union were very hostile towards each other. |
The Space Race was part of the Cold War. |
2353 |
cold-bloodedly |
When someone behaves cold-bloodedy |
|
2354 |
colder |
The comparative form of cold; more cold. |
|
2355 |
coldest |
The superlative form of cold; most cold. |
|
2356 |
cold-hearted |
When someone is cold-hearted |
|
2357 |
cold-heartedly |
When someone behaves cold-heartedly |
|
2358 |
cold-heartedness |
cold-heartedness is when you are cold-hearted to someone else. |
|
2359 |
cold-heartednesses |
The plural form of cold-heartedness; more than one (kind of) cold-heartedness. |
|
2360 |
coldish |
Something that is coldish is somewhat cold |
|
2361 |
coldly |
With a low temperature. |
|
2362 |
coldness |
Coldness is the state or quality of being cold. |
|
2363 |
colds |
The plural form of cold; more than one (kind of) cold. |
|
2364 |
coleslaw |
Coleslaw is a type of salad. It is made with shredded cabbage |
For lunch, I had a chicken leg with a side of coleslaw. |
2365 |
coleslaws |
The plural form of coleslaw; more than one (kind of) coleslaw. |
|
2366 |
colitis |
Colitis is the inflammation of the colon. |
|
2367 |
collaborate |
To collaborate is to work with others. |
They collaborated on the project. |
2368 |
collaborated |
The past tense and past participle of collaborate. |
|
2369 |
collaborates |
The third-person singular form of collaborate. |
|
2370 |
collaborating |
The present participle of collaborate. |
|
2371 |
collaboration |
Collaboration is the act of working with another person to produce something. |
Collaboration can be a useful part of the creative] process. |
2372 |
collaborations |
The plural form of collaboration; more than one (kind of) collaboration. |
|
2373 |
collage |
A collage is a picture made by sticking other pictures onto a surface. |
|
2374 |
collaged |
The past tense and past participle of collage. |
|
2375 |
collagen |
Collagen is a group of naturally occurring proteins. In nature |
|
2376 |
collagens |
The plural form of collagen; more than one (kind of) collagen. |
|
2377 |
collages |
The plural form of collage; more than one (kind of) collage. |
|
2378 |
collaging |
The present participle of collage. |
|
2379 |
collapsable |
If something is collapsable |
|
2380 |
collapse |
Something collapses when all its parts fall down loosely. A building or a bridge collapses when it breaks and all its parts fall down. A person collapses when they are tired and they fall into a chair or onto a bed and are too tired to get up. |
He was so tired, he just collapsed onto that chair.; The bridge collapsed, but no one was hurt. |
2381 |
collapsed |
The past tense and past participle of collapse. |
|
2382 |
collapses |
The plural form of collapse; more than one (kind of) collapse. |
|
2383 |
collapsible |
If something is collapsible |
|
2384 |
collapsing |
The present participle of collapse. |
|
2385 |
collar |
The neck part of a shirt |
He put up his collar because of the cold wind. |
2386 |
collared |
The past tense and past participle of collar. |
|
2387 |
collaring |
The present participle of collar. |
|
2388 |
collarless |
A collarless shirt does not have a collar. |
|
2389 |
collars |
The plural form of collar; more than one (kind of) collar. |
|
2390 |
collate |
If you collate information or data |
|
2391 |
collated |
The past tense and past participle of collate. |
|
2392 |
collates |
The third-person singular form of collate. |
|
2393 |
collating |
The present participle of collate. |
|
2394 |
colleague |
A colleague is a person who works together with another person or who does the same kind of work. |
I like to talk about the science with my colleagues from the other university. |
2395 |
colleagues |
The plural form of colleague; more than one (kind of) colleague. |
The teacher talked to his colleagues. |
2396 |
collect |
If you collect some things |
The study collected data from 562 mothers in the hospital.; The rain collected in a pool. |
2397 |
collectable |
If something is collectable |
|
2398 |
collectables |
The plural form of collectable; more than one (kind of) collectable. |
|
2399 |
collected |
The past tense and past participle of collect. |
|
2400 |
collectible |
If something is collectible |
|
2401 |
collectibles |
The plural form of collectible; more than one (kind of) collectible. |
|
2402 |
collecting |
The present participle of collect. |
|
2403 |
collection |
A collection is a group of things of the same type. They are usually special in some way. |
He has one of the biggest collections of paintings by Van Gogh. |
2404 |
collections |
The plural form of collection; more than one (kind of) collection. |
|
2405 |
collective |
Collective action |
Through collective bargaining, we have been able to increase safety in the factory. |
2406 |
collectively |
If you talk about things collectively |
|
2407 |
collectives |
The plural form of collective; more than one (kind of) collective. |
|
2408 |
collectivism |
Collectivism is the practice or principle of giving a group priority over each individual in it. |
|
2409 |
collectivisms |
The plural form of collectivism; more than one (kind of) collectivism. |
|
2410 |
collectivist |
A collectivist is a person who practices collectivism |
|
2411 |
collectivists |
The plural form of collectivist; more than one (kind of) collectivist. |
|
2412 |
collectivities |
The plural form of collectivity; more than one (kind of) collectivity. |
|
2413 |
collectivity |
Collectivity is the quality or state of being collective. |
|
2414 |
collector |
A collector is somebody who collects things |
A collector would be willing to pay a lot of money for that painting. |
2415 |
collectors |
The plural form of collector; more than one (kind of) collector. |
|
2416 |
collects |
The third-person singular form of collect. |
|
2417 |
college |
A college is a school for adults who have finished high school. |
I graduated from college in 1992 when I was 22 years old. |
2418 |
colleges |
The plural form of college; more than one (kind of) college. |
|
2419 |
collegial |
If something is collegial |
|
2420 |
collegiate |
If something is collegiate |
|
2421 |
collide |
If something collides with something else |
She collided with someone. |
2422 |
collided |
The past tense and past participle of collide. |
|
2423 |
collides |
The third-person singular form of collide. |
|
2424 |
colliding |
The present participle of collide. |
|
2425 |
collision |
A collision is something hitting something else. |
The road was closed after a collision between two trucks. |
2426 |
collisions |
The plural form of collision; more than one (kind of) collision. |
|
2427 |
collocate |
If words collocate |
for example strong collocates with tea. |
2428 |
collocated |
The past tense and past participle of collocate. |
|
2429 |
collocates |
The third-person singular form of collocate. |
|
2430 |
collocating |
The present participle of collocate. |
|
2431 |
collocation |
Collocation is the grouping words or sounds together. |
|
2432 |
collocations |
The plural form of collocation; more than one (kind of) collocation. |
|
2433 |
colloquia |
The plural form of colloquium; more than one (kind of) colloquium. |
|
2434 |
colloquial |
If something is colloquial |
|
2435 |
colloquialism |
Slang. |
Using a colloquialism in formal writing is bad to do. |
2436 |
colloquialisms |
The plural form of colloquialism; more than one (kind of) colloquialism. |
Rappers use many colloquialisms in their songs. |
2437 |
colloquium |
A colloquium is an academic meeting where different people give lectures about different topics. |
This colloquium is held every Tuesday to talk about new research. |
2438 |
colloquiums |
The plural form of colloquium; more than one (kind of) colloquium. |
|
2439 |
collude |
If you collude with someone |
|
2440 |
colluded |
The past tense and past participle of collude. |
|
2441 |
colludes |
The third-person singular form of collude. |
|
2442 |
colluding |
The present participle of collude. |
|
2443 |
Cologne |
Cologne is a city in Germany. |
|
2444 |
Colombia |
Colombia is a country in South America. It is east of Panama and west of Venezuela. |
|
2445 |
colon |
The colon is a part of the digestive system. |
|
2446 |
colonel |
A colonel is a rank of an officer in the army. |
|
2447 |
colonels |
The plural form of colonel; more than one (kind of) colonel. |
|
2448 |
colonial |
If something is colonial |
|
2449 |
colonies |
The plural form of colony; more than one (kind of) colony. |
|
2450 |
colonisation |
Colonisation is when a new colony is created by a country elsewhere. |
The British colonisation in the 17th-18th century made the British Empire one of the largest in the world. |
2451 |
colonisations |
The plural form of colonisation; more than one (kind of) colonisation. |
|
2452 |
colonise |
If a country colonises a place |
|
2453 |
colonised |
The past tense and past participle of colonise. |
|
2454 |
colonises |
The third-person singular form of colonise. |
|
2455 |
colonising |
The present participle of colonise. |
|
2456 |
colonist |
A colonist is a member of a colony |
|
2457 |
colonists |
The plural form of colonist; more than one (kind of) colonist. |
|
2458 |
colonizations |
The plural form of colonization; more than one (kind of) colonization. |
|
2459 |
colonnade |
A colonnade is a series of columns at regular intervals. |
|
2460 |
colonnades |
The plural form of colonnade; more than one (kind of) colonnade. |
|
2461 |
colons |
The plural form of colon; more than one (kind of) colon. |
|
2462 |
colony |
A colony is a place that is settled by people from another place. |
The Amana Colonies in Iowa were settled by people from New York and Germany |
2463 |
color |
The image caused by light in your eyes |
My favorite color is blue. |
2464 |
Colorado |
Colorado is a state in the United States. |
Denver is the capital of Colorado. |
2465 |
colored |
The past tense and past participle of color. |
|
2466 |
coloreds |
The plural form of colored; more than one (kind of) colored. |
|
2467 |
colorfully |
If something is decorated colorfully |
|
2468 |
coloring |
The present participle of color. |
|
2469 |
colorless |
Something that has no color |
Air is colorless, which is why we can see through it.; Water is normally a colorless liquid. |
2470 |
colors |
The plural form of color; more than one (kind of) color. |
|
2471 |
colossal |
If something is colossal |
|
2472 |
colour |
The image caused by light in your eyes |
My favorite colour is blue. |
2473 |
colourant |
A colourant is a pigment or dye that is added to something to change its colour. |
|
2474 |
colourants |
The plural form of colourant; more than one (kind of) colourant. |
|
2475 |
colourful |
Something that is colourful has a lot of colors. |
|
2476 |
colourfully |
If something is decorated colourfully |
|
2477 |
colouring |
The present participle of colour. |
|
2478 |
colourless |
Something that has no colour |
Air is colourless, which is why we can see through it.; Water is normally a colourless liquid. |
2479 |
colours |
The plural form of colour; more than one (kind of) colour. |
|
2480 |
colport |
If a person colports |
|
2481 |
colported |
The past tense and past participle of colport. |
|
2482 |
colporteur |
A colporteur who sells religious books. |
|
2483 |
colporteurs |
The plural form of colporteur; more than one (kind of) colporteur. |
|
2484 |
colporting |
The present participle of colport. |
|
2485 |
colports |
The third-person singular form of colport. |
|
2486 |
colt |
A colt is a young male horse. |
|
2487 |
colts |
The plural form of colt; more than one (kind of) colt. |
|
2488 |
columbine |
A columbine is a plant of the genus Aquilegia. It has a distinctive bell-shaped flower with spurs on each petal. |
|
2489 |
columbines |
The plural form of columbine; more than one (kind of) columbine. |
|
2490 |
Columbus |
Columbus is a male given name. |
|
2491 |
column |
A column is a support that is standing up and is built to support something |
The White House was built with several columns on the front side of the building to help support the building and prevent it from falling down. |
2492 |
columnar |
If something is columnar |
|
2493 |
columnist |
A columnist is someone who writes for a newspaper or magazine who offers opinions and a point of view. |
|
2494 |
columnists |
The plural form of columnist; more than one (kind of) columnist. |
|
2495 |
columns |
The plural form of column; more than one (kind of) column. |
|
2496 |
comb |
A person moves a comb through their hair many times to make their hair look nice. |
Joe always had a comb in his pocket. |
2497 |
combatant |
A combatant is someone who is engaged in combat. |
|
2498 |
combative |
If someone or something is combative |
After some difficult questions, the president's tone became very combative. |
2499 |
combatively |
If something is done combatively |
|
2500 |
combats |
The plural form of combat; more than one (kind of) combat. |
|
2501 |
combination |
A combination is an item or group made of different things or kinds of things. |
Any combination of these factors increases the risk dramatically. |
2502 |
combinations |
The plural form of combination; more than one (kind of) combination. |
|
2503 |
combine |
If you combine two or more things |
In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup white sugar and cinnamon.; Her new book combines elements of similar stories told throughout eastern North America.; All of these factors combine to create a system that is difficult to understand. |
2504 |
combined |
The past tense and past participle of combine. |
|
2505 |
combines |
The third-person singular form of combine. |
|
2506 |
combining |
The present participle of combine. |
|
2507 |
combs |
The plural form of comb; more than one (kind of) comb. |
|
2508 |
combustion |
Combustion is the act or process of burning. |
Governments condemn the combustion of plastic as it is not environmentally friendly. |
2509 |
combustions |
The plural form of combustion; more than one (kind of) combustion. |
|
2510 |
combusts |
The third-person singular form of combust. |
|
2511 |
come |
To move towards a place or into a place; to move to the place where the person who is talking is. |
Come to my house and I will give you something to eat.; Come here to me.; Twenty people came to the party.; He came here, but he went away again before you came here. |
2512 |
come out |
When someone comes out |
|
2513 |
comedian |
A comedian is someone who makes people laugh by telling funny stories. |
|
2514 |
comedians |
The plural form of comedian; more than one (kind of) comedian. |
|
2515 |
comedienne |
A comedienne is a female comedian. |
|
2516 |
comediennes |
The plural form of comedienne; more than one (kind of) comedienne. |
|
2517 |
comedies |
The plural form of comedy; more than one (kind of) comedy. |
|
2518 |
comedo |
A comedo is a clogged hair follicle (pore) such as a blackhead or whitehead. |
|
2519 |
comedones |
The plural form of comedo; more than one (kind of) comedo. |
|
2520 |
comedos |
The plural form of comedo; more than one (kind of) comedo. |
|
2521 |
comedy |
A comedy is a humorous drama. |
This comedy is really funny. |
2522 |
comer |
A comer is a person who is catching up to others and has a high chance of winning in a race. |
|
2523 |
comers |
The plural form of comer; more than one (kind of) comer. |
|
2524 |
comes |
The third-person singular form of come. |
|
2525 |
comes out |
The third-person singular form of come out. |
|
2526 |
comebacks |
The plural form of comeback; more than one (kind of) comeback. |
|
2527 |
comfier |
The comparative form of comfy; more comfy. |
|
2528 |
comfiest |
The superlative form of comfy; most comfy. |
|
2529 |
comfort |
Comfort is a feeling in your body that there are no problems. |
Enjoying the comfort of his own bed, he soon fell asleep.; This temperature may be too cold for comfort in a regularly used living room. |
2530 |
comfortable |
If a piece of furniture |
There were a few old but comfortable chairs in the meeting area. |
2531 |
comeback |
A comeback is a return to a good state or condition. |
|
2532 |
comforted |
The past tense and past participle of comfort. |
|
2533 |
comforting |
The present participle of comfort. |
|
2534 |
comforts |
The plural form of comfort; more than one (kind of) comfort. |
|
2535 |
comfy |
If something is comfy |
|
2536 |
comic |
A comic is a person whose job is telling jokes or trying to be funny. |
|
2537 |
comic book |
A comic book is a type of publication of serial comic strips in the format of a small book. |
|
2538 |
comic books |
The plural form of comic book; more than one (kind of) comic book. |
|
2539 |
comic strip |
A comic strip is a short story written with pictures |
|
2540 |
comic strips |
The plural form of comic strip; more than one (kind of) comic strip. |
|
2541 |
comical |
If something is comical it is funny |
|
2542 |
comically |
If something is done comically |
|
2543 |
comics |
The plural form of comic; more than one (kind of) comic. |
|
2544 |
coming |
The present participle of come. |
|
2545 |
coming out |
The present participle of come out. |
|
2546 |
comma |
A comma is the sign |
A space is required after the comma, but not before. |
2547 |
command |
Command |
The information moved from the soldiers up the chain of command right to the president.; Machine-gun fire swept through the general's command post.; With their centralized command structure, it's hard to believe that it could be an accidental action.; We'll look at the problems they face and the military options at their command.; These women reject the idea that they are under their husband's command.; We have not leader. Somebody needs to take command and get us moving.; Saddam Hussein was in command of one of the world's biggest military machines. |
2548 |
commandant |
A commandant is a military officer who commands a specific unit or division. |
|
2549 |
commandants |
The plural form of commandant; more than one (kind of) commandant. |
|
2550 |
combusting |
The present participle of combust. |
|
2551 |
commandeer |
If a person commandeers something |
|
2552 |
commandeered |
The past tense and past participle of commandeer. |
|
2553 |
commandeering |
The present participle of commandeer. |
|
2554 |
commandeers |
The third-person singular form of commandeer. |
|
2555 |
commander |
A commander is a person who controls and directs an organization. |
(military) The new commander of the Naval Fleet will be taking over next week. |
2556 |
commanders |
The plural form of commander; more than one (kind of) commander. |
|
2557 |
combustible |
If something is combustible |
|
2558 |
commandment |
A rule or law that is commanded |
The fifth commandment in the Ten Commandments is to honor your father and mother. |
2559 |
commandments |
The plural form of commandment; more than one (kind of) commandment. |
The Ten Commandments are some of the most important rules in the Bible. |
2560 |
commands |
The plural form of command; more than one (kind of) command. |
|
2561 |
commas |
The plural form of comma; more than one (kind of) comma. |
|
2562 |
commemorate |
If you commemorate something or someone |
|
2563 |
commemorated |
The past tense and past participle of commemorate. |
|
2564 |
commemorates |
The third-person singular form of commemorate. |
|
2565 |
commemorating |
The present participle of commemorate. |
|
2566 |
commemorative |
If something is commemorative |
|
2567 |
commemoratives |
The plural form of commemorative; more than one (kind of) commemorative. |
|
2568 |
combusted |
The past tense and past participle of combust. |
|
2569 |
commenced |
The past tense and past participle of commence. |
|
2570 |
commencement |
Commencement is the start of something. |
|
2571 |
commencements |
The plural form of commencement; more than one (kind of) commencement. |
|
2572 |
commences |
The third-person singular form of commence. |
|
2573 |
combust |
If something combusts |
|
2574 |
commend |
If you commend someone |
The president commended the soldier for their bravery. |
2575 |
commendable |
If something is commendable |
|
2576 |
commendation |
A commendation is an award or recognition for performance; a medal. |
|
2577 |
commendations |
The plural form of commendation; more than one (kind of) commendation. |
|
2578 |
commended |
The past tense and past participle of commend. |
|
2579 |
commending |
The present participle of commend. |
|
2580 |
commends |
The third-person singular form of commend. |
|
2581 |
combing |
The present participle of comb. |
|
2582 |
comment |
A comment is a short statement about something; usually it is an opinion. |
I'm afraid I can't make any comment on the case right now.; Her comments were misunderstood. |
2583 |
commentaries |
The plural form of commentary; more than one (kind of) commentary. |
|
2584 |
commentary |
A commentary is a series of comments about an event. |
We listened to the football commentary while watching the match. |
2585 |
commentate |
If you commentate on something |
For the radio audience he will commentate on the match. |
2586 |
commentated |
The past tense and past participle of commentate. |
|
2587 |
commentates |
The third-person singular form of commentate. |
|
2588 |
commentating |
The present participle of commentate. |
|
2589 |
commentator |
A commentator is someone who comments |
The news commentator explained the issue clearly.; News commentators can be wrong. They are only human. |
2590 |
commentators |
The plural form of commentator; more than one (kind of) commentator. |
|
2591 |
commented |
The past tense and past participle of comment. |
|
2592 |
combed |
The past tense and past participle of comb. |
|
2593 |
comments |
The plural form of comment; more than one (kind of) comment. |
|
2594 |
commerce |
Commerce is the activity of buying and selling goods and services. Or broadly |
The U.S. Department of Commerce reported that economic activity had dropped in 16 of the 50 states.; Millions of American jobs depend on international commerce. |
2595 |
commercial |
If something is commercial |
Education is much more difficult than many industrial and commercial processes to measure.; There is too much fishing, both commercial fishing and sport fishing. |
2596 |
commercialisation |
Commercialisation is the process of commercialising something. |
|
2597 |
commercialisations |
The plural form of commercialisation; more than one (kind of) commercialisation. |
|
2598 |
commercialise |
If something is commercialised |
|
2599 |
commercialised |
The past tense and past participle of commercialise. |
|
2600 |
commercialises |
The third-person singular form of commercialise. |
|
2601 |
commercialising |
The present participle of commercialise. |
|
2602 |
commercialization |
Commercialization is the process of commercializing something. |
|
2603 |
commercializations |
The plural form of commercialization; more than one (kind of) commercialization. |
|
2604 |
commercialize |
If something is commercialized |
|
2605 |
commercialized |
The past tense and past participle of commercialize. |
|
2606 |
commercializes |
The third-person singular form of commercialize. |
|
2607 |
commercializing |
The present participle of commercialize. |
|
2608 |
commercials |
The plural form of commercial; more than one (kind of) commercial. |
|
2609 |
commie |
A commie is another word for communist. |
The commies sent troops to Afghanistan.; Have those commies ever studied about what the Soviet Union was like?. |
2610 |
commies |
The plural form of commie; more than one (kind of) commie. |
|
2611 |
commis |
A commis is an assistant to a chef. |
|
2612 |
commiserate |
If you commiserate |
|
2613 |
commiserated |
The past tense and past participle of commiserate. |
|
2614 |
commiserates |
The third-person singular form of commiserate. |
|
2615 |
commiserating |
The present participle of commiserate. |
|
2616 |
commission |
A commission is a group of people who work together to research or manage something for a government. |
She was recently appointed to head the European commission on climate change. |
2617 |
commissioned |
The past tense and past participle of commission. |
|
2618 |
commissioner |
A commissioner is a member of a commission. |
|
2619 |
commissioners |
The plural form of commissioner; more than one (kind of) commissioner. |
|
2620 |
commissioning |
The present participle of commission. |
|
2621 |
commissions |
The plural form of commission; more than one (kind of) commission. |
|
2622 |
combatting |
The present participle of combat. |
|
2623 |
combatted |
The past tense and past participle of combat. |
|
2624 |
commit |
If you commit something illegal or bad |
We have committed no offense and ask to be freed at once.; The people who have committed this dreadful act should be punished. |
2625 |
commitment |
A commitment is a formal promise or agreement. |
Actually I can't come on Saturday, I have family commitments.; You don't have to make a firm commitment but we would like to know when you can probably start work.; Police management retain their commitment to improving community relations.; Both men have demonstrated their great commitment to Wales over the last nine months. |
2626 |
commitments |
The plural form of commitment; more than one (kind of) commitment. |
|
2627 |
commits |
The third-person singular form of commit. |
|
2628 |
committal |
Committal is when a person is sent to prison or jail for a crime he committed. |
|
2629 |
committals |
The plural form of committal; more than one (kind of) committal. |
|
2630 |
committed |
The past tense and past participle of commit. |
|
2631 |
committee |
A group of people that come together to do something or decide something. |
He is on the administrative committee. They decide how to administer the school. |
2632 |
committees |
The plural form of committee; more than one (kind of) committee. |
|
2633 |
committing |
The present participle of commit. |
|
2634 |
commodification |
Commodification is the assignment of a commercial value to something previously valueless. |
|
2635 |
commodifications |
The plural form of commodification; more than one (kind of) commodification. |
|
2636 |
commodified |
The past tense and past participle of commodify. |
|
2637 |
commodifies |
The third-person singular form of commodify. |
|
2638 |
commodify |
If you commodify something |
|
2639 |
commodifying |
The present participle of commodify. |
|
2640 |
commodious |
If a room is commodious |
|
2641 |
commodities |
The plural form of commodity; more than one (kind of) commodity. |
|
2642 |
commodity |
A commodity is something that is bought or sold. |
The price of corn and other farming commodities has dropped by 10%.; There have been big changes in commodity prices and exchange rates over the past decade.; Margaret had regarded her body as a tradeable commodity. |
2643 |
commodore |
A commodore is a naval officer who holds a rank between captain and rear admiral. |
|
2644 |
commodores |
The plural form of commodore; more than one (kind of) commodore. |
|
2645 |
common |
Mutual; shared by more than one. |
The two teams have the common goal of winning the game. |
2646 |
common law |
A common law is a law that is made by the courts. |
Common laws are not made by legislation. |
2647 |
common name |
The common name of an organism or group of organisms is its name that is known to the general public |
|
2648 |
common names |
The plural form of common name; more than one (kind of) common name. |
|
2649 |
common noun |
A common noun is any noun that refers to a particular class or group or any particular person or thing; it is not written in capitals. |
Men, book and cat are examples of common nouns. |
2650 |
common nouns |
The plural form of common noun; more than one (kind of) common noun. |
|
2651 |
common sense |
Common sense is something that everybody knows and understands. |
The ideas of freedom are common sense. |
2652 |
commoner |
A member of the common people who has no title or rank. |
|
2653 |
combating |
The present participle of combat. |
|
2654 |
commonest |
The superlative form of common; most common. |
|
2655 |
commonly |
If something is commonly found |
|
2656 |
commonness |
Commonness is the state or quality of being common. |
The commonness of that coin type makes it less valuable to collectors. |
2657 |
commonplace |
When something is commonplace |
Almost no one visits the library anymore. Using the Internet for research has become commonplace. |
2658 |
combated |
The past tense and past participle of combat. |
|
2659 |
combatants |
The plural form of combatant; more than one (kind of) combatant. |
|
2660 |
combat |
A combat is a fight or a battle. |
|
2661 |
commons |
The plural form of common; more than one (kind of) common. |
|
2662 |
Commonwealth |
The Commonwealth or the Commonwealth is a confederation of countries that is linked to the British Empire. |
|
2663 |
Commonwealth of Nations |
The Commonwealth of Nations is a group of independent countries |
Canada is part of the Commonwealth of Nations. |
2664 |
coloured |
The past tense and past participle of colour. |
|
2665 |
colorful |
Something that is colorful has a lot of colors. |
|
2666 |
communal |
If something is communal |
|
2667 |
commune |
A commune is a small community |
|
2668 |
communes |
The plural form of commune; more than one (kind of) commune. |
|
2669 |
colorants |
The plural form of colorant; more than one (kind of) colorant. |
|
2670 |
communicated |
The past tense and past participle of communicate. |
|
2671 |
communicates |
The third-person singular form of communicate. |
|
2672 |
communicating |
The present participle of communicate. |
|
2673 |
colorant |
A colorant is a pigment or dye that is added to something to change its color. |
|
2674 |
communications |
The plural form of communication; more than one (kind of) communication. |
|
2675 |
communicator |
A communicator is someone or something that communicates. |
|
2676 |
communicators |
The plural form of communicator; more than one (kind of) communicator. |
|
2677 |
communion |
Communion is a joining together of minds or spirits. |
|
2678 |
communions |
The plural form of communion; more than one (kind of) communion. |
|
2679 |
communism |
Communism is any ideology that is socialist |
Many countries around the world tried to institute communism. |
2680 |
communisms |
The plural form of communism; more than one (kind of) communism. |
|
2681 |
communist |
A communist is a person who supports the political idea of communism |
Josef Stalin was a well-known communist leader. |
2682 |
colonizing |
The present participle of colonize. |
|
2683 |
communities |
The plural form of community; more than one (kind of) community. |
|
2684 |
community |
A community is a group of people living in the same area and having a similar background or similar interests. |
Most Libyan policemen were members of the community where they worked.; Within the business community, most people believe that taxes are too high. |
2685 |
colonizes |
The third-person singular form of colonize. |
|
2686 |
colonized |
The past tense and past participle of colonize. |
|
2687 |
community centre |
A community centre is a place where people from the community can meet for social |
The community centre has a ping pong class. |
2688 |
colonize |
If you colonize a place |
|
2689 |
colonization |
Colonization is when a new colony is created by a country elsewhere. |
The British colonization in the 17th-18th century made the British Empire one of the largest in the world. |
2690 |
comets |
The plural form of comet; more than one (kind of) comet. |
Some comets only pass by our planet once in a while. |
2691 |
comet |
A comet is an object in outer space in an orbit that has dust surrounding its main mass |
I could see the bright blue comet passing my window at night. |
2692 |
comfortably |
If something is done comfortably |
I snuggled comfortably into the blankets. |
2693 |
commanded |
The past tense and past participle of command. |
|
2694 |
commanding |
The present participle of command. |
|
2695 |
Comoros |
Comoros is an island country in Africa; the capital city is Moroni. |
|
2696 |
compact |
A compact is an agreement or contract. |
|
2697 |
compact disc |
A compact disc is a plastic disc that is used to store computer files. |
The entire music album is on that compact disc. |
2698 |
compact discs |
The plural form of compact disc; more than one (kind of) compact disc. |
|
2699 |
compact disk |
A compact disk is a plastic disk that is used to store computer files. |
The entire music album is on that compact disk. |
2700 |
compact disks |
The plural form of compact disk; more than one (kind of) compact disk. |
|
2701 |
compacted |
The past tense and past participle of compact. |
|
2702 |
compacting |
The present participle of compact. |
|
2703 |
compactly |
If something is done compactly |
|
2704 |
compacts |
The plural form of compact; more than one (kind of) compact. |
|
2705 |
companies |
The plural form of company; more than one (kind of) company. |
|
2706 |
companion |
A companion is somebody who you spend time with |
In some places, it's best to travel with a companion.; Because she is blind, the dog is her constant companion. |
2707 |
companions |
The plural form of companion; more than one (kind of) companion. |
|
2708 |
companionship |
Companionship is the state of having a friend with you. |
She keeps a dog for companionship.; The women support each other and provide companionship and humor. |
2709 |
companionships |
The plural form of companionship; more than one (kind of) companionship. |
|
2710 |
company |
A company is an organization for doing work for money. |
He works for a big company.; I own this company, so it's a problem for me if people don't buy what we make. |
2711 |
comparable |
If two things are comparable |
An elephant is comparable in size to a double-decker bus. |
2712 |
comparable adjective |
An adjective that has comparative and superlative forms. |
"happy" and intelligent are comparable adjectives. |
2713 |
comparable adjectives |
The plural form of comparable adjective; more than one (kind of) comparable adjective. |
|
2714 |
comparative |
You use comparative to show that something is not great but is better than something else. |
They lived in the comparative comfort of her uncle's house. |
2715 |
comparatively |
If something is comparatively small |
The cost of living here is comparatively low, though not the lowest.; This model is comparatively lighter than the previous version. |
2716 |
comparatives |
The plural form of comparative; more than one (kind of) comparative. |
|
2717 |
compare |
If you compare two things |
I compared all different kinds of computers before buying this one.; Compared to the sun, the moon is quite small. |
2718 |
compared |
The past tense and past participle of compare. |
|
2719 |
compares |
The third-person singular form of compare. |
|
2720 |
comparing |
The present participle of compare. |
|
2721 |
commence |
If something commences |
The school year commenced on Sept. 4. |
2722 |
comparisons |
The plural form of comparison; more than one (kind of) comparison. |
|
2723 |
compartment |
A compartment is a separate section or part of a structure or container. |
|
2724 |
compartmental |
If something is compartmental |
|
2725 |
compartmentalise |
If you compartmentalise a group of things |
|
2726 |
compartmentalised |
The past tense and past participle of compartmentalise. |
|
2727 |
compartmentalises |
The third-person singular form of compartmentalise. |
|
2728 |
compartmentalising |
The present participle of compartmentalise. |
|
2729 |
compartmentalize |
If you compartmentalize a group of things |
|
2730 |
compartmentalized |
The past tense and past participle of compartmentalize. |
|
2731 |
compartmentalizes |
The third-person singular form of compartmentalize. |
|
2732 |
compartmentalizing |
The present participle of compartmentalize. |
|
2733 |
compartmented |
The past tense and past participle of compartment. |
|
2734 |
compartmenting |
The present participle of compartment. |
|
2735 |
compartments |
The plural form of compartment; more than one (kind of) compartment. |
|
2736 |
compass |
A compass is an instrument that points out directions by using the Earth's magnetic poles |
|
2737 |
compasses |
The plural form of compass; more than one (kind of) compass. |
|
2738 |
compassion |
If you have compassion |
|
2739 |
compassionate |
If someone or something is compassionate |
The nurse was a very caring, compassionate person. |
2740 |
compassionately |
If something is done compassionately |
|
2741 |
compatibilities |
The plural form of compatibility; more than one (kind of) compatibility. |
|
2742 |
compatibility |
If there is compatibility between two people or things |
There is good compatibility with all versions of Windows. |
2743 |
compatible |
Things or people are compatible when they can work and communicate with each other without problems |
|
2744 |
compel |
To drive together |
|
2745 |
compelled |
The past tense and past participle of compel. |
|
2746 |
compelling |
The present participle of compel. |
|
2747 |
compels |
The third-person singular form of compel. |
|
2748 |
compensate |
If you compensate somebody |
|
2749 |
compensated |
The past tense and past participle of compensate. |
|
2750 |
compensates |
The third-person singular form of compensate. |
|
2751 |
compensating |
The present participle of compensate. |
|
2752 |
compensation |
Compensation is money |
He was ordered to pay £600 compensation after being found guilty of assault.; They are asking for compensation for the damage to their car.; After the injury, Worker's Compensation began sending him a weekly cheque.; If I'm hurt an accident that is not my fault, I would ask for compensation for damages. |
2753 |
compensations |
The plural form of compensation; more than one (kind of) compensation. |
|
2754 |
commencing |
The present participle of commence. |
|
2755 |
commensurate |
If something is commensurate |
|
2756 |
commenting |
The present participle of comment. |
|
2757 |
commissure |
Commissure is the joint between two bones. |
|
2758 |
commissures |
The plural form of commissure; more than one (kind of) commissure. |
|
2759 |
commoners |
The plural form of commoner; more than one (kind of) commoner. |
|
2760 |
commonplaced |
The past tense and past participle of commonplace. |
|
2761 |
commonplaces |
The plural form of commonplace; more than one (kind of) commonplace. |
|
2762 |
commonplacing |
The present participle of commonplace. |
|
2763 |
commotion |
A commotion is a noise or confusion that happens suddenly for a brief period. |
She was distracted by the commotion across the street. |
2764 |
commotions |
The plural form of commotion; more than one (kind of) commotion. |
|
2765 |
communicate |
If you communicate an idea |
Parents have to work hard to communicate better with their children. |
2766 |
communication |
Communication is the process of sending and receiving ideas between two or more people. |
Teachers must regularly practice their communication skills to make sure students understand them easily. |
2767 |
communists |
The plural form of communist; more than one (kind of) communist. |
|
2768 |
commuter |
A commuter is someone that regularly travels to work or to school. |
|
2769 |
commuters |
The plural form of commuter; more than one (kind of) commuter. |
|
2770 |
commutes |
The plural form of commute; more than one (kind of) commute. |
|
2771 |
commuting |
The present participle of commute. |
|
2772 |
comparison |
When someone makes a comparison between two things |
I need to make some comparisons between different houses before I make a decision about which house to buy.; A careful comparison will show that this cup has a little more water than the other cup. |
2773 |
community center |
A community center is a place where people from the community can meet for social |
They play basketball at the community center every day. |
2774 |
community centers |
The plural form of community center; more than one (kind of) community center. |
|
2775 |
community centres |
The plural form of community centre; more than one (kind of) community centre. |
|
2776 |
commute |
A commute is a regular journey to work or to school. |
|
2777 |
commuted |
The past tense and past participle of commute. |
|
2778 |
compete |
If you compete for something |
He competed but failed to win a medal in the 1928 Olympics in Amsterdam.; Is it a good idea to allow female athletes to compete in male high school athletic events?; East Asian countries are successfully competing against Japanese goods around the world.; The better teams compete against good teams while poorer teams compete with each other.; Health insurance companies have started competing to offer plans for both individuals and families.; Their specific products differ and do not directly compete with each other.; The Prime Minister said, "this change doesn't have any big impact on our ability to compete with Germany or Japan." |
2779 |
competed |
The past tense and past participle of compete. |
|
2780 |
competence |
To have competence means to be able or suitable for a general role. |
|
2781 |
competences |
The plural form of competence; more than one (kind of) competence. |
|
2782 |
competencies |
The plural form of competency; more than one (kind of) competency. |
|
2783 |
competency |
Competency is the ability to perform a task. |
|
2784 |
competent |
If you are competent at something you can do it. You are good at doing it. |
|
2785 |
competently |
If something is done competently |
|
2786 |
competes |
The third-person singular form of compete. |
|
2787 |
competing |
The present participle of compete. |
|
2788 |
competition |
Competition is a situation or event in which people or groups try to succeed over each other. |
With increasing international competition, companies are cutting costs to survive.; Brazil will play in this year's World Cup competition in Italy. |
2789 |
competitions |
The plural form of competition; more than one (kind of) competition. |
|
2790 |
competitive |
If someone is competitive |
I don't enjoy working with her because she's so competitive. |
2791 |
competitively |
If something is done competitively |
|
2792 |
competitiveness |
Competitiveness is how well a business or economy can compete. |
|
2793 |
competitor |
A competitor is someone who is competing in a race or an event. |
|
2794 |
competitors |
The plural form of competitor; more than one (kind of) competitor. |
|
2795 |
compilation |
The act of collecting or gathering things from various sources and putting them together. |
I enjoy the compilation that is required when writing an article. |
2796 |
compilations |
The plural form of compilation; more than one (kind of) compilation. |
|
2797 |
compile |
Someone compiles some things or ideas when they bring them together into one place. |
I need to compile a list of reasons not to go ahead with the project.; She compiled a good set of books to read about the history of that place. |
2798 |
compiled |
The past tense and past participle of compile. |
|
2799 |
compiler |
A compiler is a person who compiles items. |
|
2800 |
compilers |
The plural form of compiler; more than one (kind of) compiler. |
|
2801 |
compiles |
The third-person singular form of compile. |
|
2802 |
compiling |
The present participle of compile. |
|
2803 |
complacent |
A complacent person is someone who is overly confident or satisfied with their achievements. |
|
2804 |
complain |
If you complain about someone or something |
We complained to the manager about the service after waiting one hour for our food. |
2805 |
complainant |
A complainant is someone that files a civil lawsuit against another person. |
|
2806 |
complainants |
The plural form of complainant; more than one (kind of) complainant. |
|
2807 |
complained |
The past tense and past participle of complain. |
|
2808 |
complaining |
The present participle of complain. |
|
2809 |
complains |
The third-person singular form of complain. |
|
2810 |
complaint |
A complaint is an expression of dissatisfaction |
|
2811 |
complaints |
The plural form of complaint; more than one (kind of) complaint. |
|
2812 |
complaisant |
A complaisant person is someone who is willing to please others or to accept what they do or say without objecting. |
|
2813 |
complement |
If x complements y |
We believe your addition will complement the team. |
2814 |
complementary |
If something is complementary |
|
2815 |
complemented |
The past tense and past participle of complement. |
|
2816 |
complementing |
The present participle of complement. |
|
2817 |
complements |
The plural form of complement; more than one (kind of) complement. |
|
2818 |
completable |
If something is completable |
|
2819 |
complete |
To finish; to reach the end. |
He completed the assignment on time.; She completed the race in 12 minutes |
2820 |
completed |
The past tense and past participle of complete. |
|
2821 |
completely |
When something is completely some quality |
The man was completely honest in his business.; This is completely different from what people might believe.; The discovery has given us a completely new way of looking at thing. |
2822 |
completeness |
Completeness is the state or quality of being complete. |
|
2823 |
completes |
The third-person singular form of complete. |
|
2824 |
completing |
The present participle of complete. |
|
2825 |
completion |
Completion is the action from the verb complete. |
The completion of the building took two years. |
2826 |
completions |
The plural form of completion; more than one (kind of) completion. |
|
2827 |
complex |
If something is complex |
He has constructed a complex computer system to send translated messages between humans and dolphins.; A complex problem that we face today is poverty, especially in Africa. |
2828 |
complexes |
The plural form of complex; more than one (kind of) complex. |
|
2829 |
complexion |
Complexion is the quality |
|
2830 |
complexions |
The plural form of complexion; more than one (kind of) complexion. |
|
2831 |
complexities |
The plural form of complexity; more than one (kind of) complexity. |
|
2832 |
complexity |
Complexity is the state of something being complex. |
|
2833 |
compliable |
If something is compliable |
|
2834 |
compliance |
Being able to agree with someone |
The king was impressed by the knight's dutiful compliance. |
2835 |
compliant |
When someone is compliant |
Mary is a very compliant employee. |
2836 |
complicate |
If you complicate a task |
My job is harder. They have complicated it by making me answer the telephone, too. |
2837 |
complicated |
The past tense and past participle of complicate. |
|
2838 |
complicates |
The third-person singular form of complicate. |
|
2839 |
complicating |
The present participle of complicate. |
|
2840 |
complication |
A complication is something that makes your job more difficult. |
When the switch broke, it added a new complication. |
2841 |
complications |
The plural form of complication; more than one (kind of) complication. |
|
2842 |
complied |
The past tense and past participle of comply. |
|
2843 |
complies |
The third-person singular form of comply. |
|
2844 |
compliment |
A compliment is a few words of praise: saying that someone or something is good in some way. |
William gave me a compliment and that made me feel good. He told me my hair was nice. |
2845 |
complimentary |
If something is complimentary |
|
2846 |
complimented |
The past tense and past participle of compliment. |
|
2847 |
complimenting |
The present participle of compliment. |
|
2848 |
compliments |
The plural form of compliment; more than one (kind of) compliment. |
|
2849 |
comply |
If you comply with something |
|
2850 |
complying |
The present participle of comply. |
|
2851 |
component |
A component is one part that connects to other parts. |
Some components may be cleaned by methods different to those used on the main body.; The main component of any budget will be the cost of staff.; The main components of the package are shown again in Fig 14.; Throughout the world, oxygen increasingly became a major component of the atmosphere.; The components of healthy diet are exercising, not just fasting and balancing nutrients in the meal. |
2852 |
components |
The plural form of component; more than one (kind of) component. |
|
2853 |
compose |
If you compose something |
He decided to compose a symphony. |
2854 |
composed |
The past tense and past participle of compose. |
|
2855 |
composer |
A composer is a person who writes music. |
|
2856 |
composers |
The plural form of composer; more than one (kind of) composer. |
|
2857 |
composes |
The third-person singular form of compose. |
|
2858 |
composing |
The present participle of compose. |
|
2859 |
composite |
A composite is an object made from several similar parts arranged in a certain pattern. |
Steel is a strong composite for a metal. |
2860 |
composites |
The plural form of composite; more than one (kind of) composite. |
|
2861 |
composition |
The parts that make up something. |
|
2862 |
compositions |
The plural form of composition; more than one (kind of) composition. |
|
2863 |
compost |
Compost is a mixture of decaying matter used to improve soil and provide nutrients |
|
2864 |
composts |
The plural form of compost; more than one (kind of) compost. |
|
2865 |
compote |
Compote is a dessert made of fruits that are cooked in a syrup. |
|
2866 |
compotes |
The plural form of compote; more than one (kind of) compote. |
|
2867 |
compound |
A compound is a material made of a number of other materials. |
The new chemical compound has far less smell than the original substance.; There is a group of gases that do not easily form chemical compounds. |
2868 |
compound word |
A compound word is a word made up of smaller words. |
The lesson was about compound words like workout, workshop, and login. |
2869 |
compound words |
The plural form of compound word; more than one (kind of) compound word. |
|
2870 |
compounded |
The past tense and past participle of compound. |
|
2871 |
compounding |
The present participle of compound. |
|
2872 |
compounds |
The plural form of compound; more than one (kind of) compound. |
|
2873 |
comprehend |
If you comprehend something |
I can't comprehend how to do this question. |
2874 |
comprehended |
The past tense and past participle of comprehend. |
|
2875 |
comprehending |
The present participle of comprehend. |
|
2876 |
comprehends |
The third-person singular form of comprehend. |
|
2877 |
comprehensible |
If something is comprehensible |
|
2878 |
comprehension |
Comprehension is the understanding of the meaning or importance of something. |
Reading comprehension questions are often on tests in schools. |
2879 |
comprehensions |
The plural form of comprehension; more than one (kind of) comprehension. |
|
2880 |
comprehensive |
If something is comprehensive |
The book includes the most comprehensive list of existing government programs.; This chapter is not intended to provide a detailed and comprehensive documentation of the aids available in the UK. |
2881 |
comprehensively |
If something is done comprehensively |
|
2882 |
comprehensiveness |
The comprehensiveness of something is the amount of information or the number of situations that it includes. |
|
2883 |
compress |
If you compress something |
|
2884 |
compressed |
The past tense and past participle of compress. |
|
2885 |
compresses |
The third-person singular form of compress. |
|
2886 |
compressible |
If something is compressible |
|
2887 |
compressing |
The present participle of compress. |
|
2888 |
compression |
Compression is the act or process of forcing something into a smaller space. |
|
2889 |
compressions |
The plural form of compression; more than one (kind of) compression. |
|
2890 |
compressor |
A compressor is something or someone that compresses. |
|
2891 |
compressors |
The plural form of compressor; more than one (kind of) compressor. |
|
2892 |
comprise |
If x comprises y |
The United States comprises Hawaii and Alaska. |
2893 |
comprised |
The past tense and past participle of comprise. |
|
2894 |
comprises |
The third-person singular form of comprise. |
|
2895 |
comprising |
The present participle of comprise. |
|
2896 |
compromise |
A compromise is an agreement in which everyone gets only some of what they wanted. |
The two parties who were arguing came to a compromise. |
2897 |
compromised |
The past tense and past participle of compromise. |
|
2898 |
compromises |
The plural form of compromise; more than one (kind of) compromise. |
|
2899 |
compromising |
The present participle of compromise. |
|
2900 |
comptroller |
A comptroller is the chief accountant of a company or government. |
|
2901 |
comptrollers |
The plural form of comptroller; more than one (kind of) comptroller. |
|
2902 |
compulsion |
If you have a compulsion to do something |
|
2903 |
compulsions |
The plural form of compulsion; more than one (kind of) compulsion. |
|
2904 |
compulsive |
If you are compulsive |
Her compulsive gambling was causing a lot of problems in her life. |
2905 |
compulsory |
When something is compulsory |
In most countries, it is compulsory to vote during elections and failing to do so is a crime. |
2906 |
computable |
If something is computable |
|
2907 |
computation |
Computation is the act or process of using a computer to calculate something. |
|
2908 |
computational |
A computational method or model is one that uses computers or some kind of computer-based calculations. |
Our lab develops computational techniques for predicting the weather. |
2909 |
computations |
The plural form of computation; more than one (kind of) computation. |
|
2910 |
compute |
If you compute an answer |
They computed the exact time of death using the blood.; The network is built on a distributed computing environment. |
2911 |
computed |
The past tense and past participle of compute. |
|
2912 |
computer |
A computer is a machine that helps you store |
If you're looking at a web page, you must be using a computer. |
2913 |
computer game |
A computer game is a type of game that is played on a computer. |
Why do you always play computer games instead of doing homework? |
2914 |
computer science |
Computer science is the study of computers and their architecture |
|
2915 |
computerisation |
Computerisation is the process of converting something that works a manual way into a computer system. |
|
2916 |
computerisations |
The plural form of computerisation; more than one (kind of) computerisation. |
|
2917 |
computerise |
If you computerise something |
|
2918 |
computerised |
The past tense and past participle of computerise. |
|
2919 |
computerises |
The third-person singular form of computerise. |
|
2920 |
computerising |
The present participle of computerise. |
|
2921 |
computerization |
Computerization is the process of converting something that works a manual way into a computer system. |
|
2922 |
computerizations |
The plural form of computerization; more than one (kind of) computerization. |
|
2923 |
computerize |
If you computerize something |
|
2924 |
computerized |
The past tense and past participle of computerize. |
|
2925 |
computerizes |
The third-person singular form of computerize. |
|
2926 |
computerizing |
The present participle of computerize. |
|
2927 |
computers |
The plural form of computer; more than one (kind of) computer. |
|
2928 |
computes |
The third-person singular form of compute. |
|
2929 |
computing |
Computing is the process or act of calculation. |
|
2930 |
comrade |
A comrade is a friend; a companion. |
|
2931 |
comrades |
The plural form of comrade; more than one (kind of) comrade. |
|
2932 |
con |
A con is a disadvantage of something. |
|
2933 |
Conan |
Conan is a male given name. |
|
2934 |
conatus |
Conatus is the drive every living being has to survive |
|
2935 |
conatûs |
The plural form of conatus; more than one (kind of) conatus. |
|
2936 |
concatenate |
If you concatenate things |
|
2937 |
concatenated |
The past tense and past participle of concatenate. |
|
2938 |
concatenates |
The third-person singular form of concatenate. |
|
2939 |
concatenating |
The present participle of concatenate. |
|
2940 |
concave |
If the surface of something is concave |
|
2941 |
concaveness |
The concaveness of something is how concave it is. |
|
2942 |
conceal |
When you conceal something |
The politician was charged for concealing that he had been involved with the company. |
2943 |
concealable |
If something is concealable |
|
2944 |
concealed |
The past tense and past participle of conceal. |
|
2945 |
concealing |
The present participle of conceal. |
|
2946 |
conceals |
The third-person singular form of conceal. |
|
2947 |
concede |
If you concede |
I have to concede the argument.; He conceded the race once it was clear he could not win.; Kendall conceded defeat once she realized she could not win in a battle of wits. |
2948 |
conceded |
The past tense and past participle of concede. |
|
2949 |
concedes |
The third-person singular form of concede. |
|
2950 |
conceding |
The present participle of concede. |
|
2951 |
conceivable |
If something is conceivable |
|
2952 |
conceive |
If you can conceive of a certain situation |
I just can't conceive of life without you.; Can you conceive what life would have been like in that time? |
2953 |
conceived |
The past tense and past participle of conceive. |
|
2954 |
conceives |
The third-person singular form of conceive. |
|
2955 |
conceiving |
The present participle of conceive. |
|
2956 |
concelebrate |
If you concelebrate something |
|
2957 |
concelebrated |
The past tense and past participle of concelebrate. |
|
2958 |
concelebrates |
The third-person singular form of concelebrate. |
|
2959 |
concelebrating |
The present participle of concelebrate. |
|
2960 |
concentrate |
If you concentrate on something |
We concentrated our rebuilding efforts on villages in the North of the city, where most of the damage had been done. |
2961 |
concentrated |
The past tense and past participle of concentrate. |
|
2962 |
concentrates |
The plural form of concentrate; more than one (kind of) concentrate. |
|
2963 |
concentrating |
The present participle of concentrate. |
|
2964 |
concentration |
A concentration is a large amount of something in one place or group. |
The oil-sands in Alberta, Canada, contain high concentrations of oil.; The growing concentration of people in cities is causing new problems. |
2965 |
concentrations |
The plural form of concentration; more than one (kind of) concentration. |
|
2966 |
concept |
A concept is an idea. |
Italy has introduced the concept of "parental leave" – time off work given to either parent to look after the child. |
2967 |
conception |
Conception is the act of conceiving. |
|
2968 |
conceptions |
The plural form of conception; more than one (kind of) conception. |
|
2969 |
concepts |
The plural form of concept; more than one (kind of) concept. |
|
2970 |
conceptual |
A conceptual framework |
His conceptual understanding wasn't matched with practical experience.; It can be helpful to have a conceptual framework for thinking about teaching and learning. |
2971 |
conceptualisation |
Conceptualisation is the process of forming a concept or idea of something. |
|
2972 |
conceptualisations |
The plural form of conceptualisation; more than one (kind of) conceptualisation. |
|
2973 |
conceptualise |
If you conceptualise something |
|
2974 |
conceptualised |
The past tense and past participle of conceptualise. |
|
2975 |
conceptualises |
The third-person singular form of conceptualise. |
|
2976 |
conceptualising |
The present participle of conceptualise. |
|
2977 |
conceptualization |
Conceptualization is the process of forming a concept or idea of something. |
|
2978 |
conceptualizations |
The plural form of conceptualization; more than one (kind of) conceptualization. |
|
2979 |
conceptualize |
If you conceptualize something |
|
2980 |
conceptualized |
The past tense and past participle of conceptualize. |
|
2981 |
conceptualizes |
The third-person singular form of conceptualize. |
|
2982 |
conceptualizing |
The present participle of conceptualize. |
|
2983 |
concern |
A concern is something that you think is a problem or needs attention. |
The government expressed its concern at the fighting in Kenya.; Poor sales are causing concern among the owners.; Our main concern now is to make sure that everyone is safe.; There is widespread concern about the approaching storm.; He concern for her children is understandable, given the lack of information.; The changes at the school were quite clearly a matter of great interest and concern among students. |
2984 |
concerned |
The past tense and past participle of concern. |
|
2985 |
concerning |
about or relating to |
Concerning the schedule, there have been a number of changes. |
2986 |
concerns |
The plural form of concern; more than one (kind of) concern. |
|
2987 |
concert |
A concert is a musical performance |
The concert included a Mozart serenade and a Tchaikovsky symphony.; I attended three concerts last month.; The three concerts I attended all included works by Mozart. |
2988 |
concerted |
The past tense and past participle of concert. |
|
2989 |
concertgoer |
A concertgoer is a person who attends a concert. |
|
2990 |
concertgoers |
The plural form of concertgoer; more than one (kind of) concertgoer. |
|
2991 |
concerting |
The present participle of concert. |
|
2992 |
concerts |
The plural form of concert; more than one (kind of) concert. |
|
2993 |
concession |
A concession is when someone concedes--they give up or give in to something. |
After 10 minutes, the score in the football game was 20-0. The loosing team volunteered their concession . |
2994 |
concessions |
The plural form of concession; more than one (kind of) concession. |
|
2995 |
concierge |
A concierge is a person who attends to the needs of hotel guests. |
A concierge helped us carry our bags to our hotel room. |
2996 |
concierges |
The plural form of concierge; more than one (kind of) concierge. |
|
2997 |
conciliate |
If you conciliate a person |
|
2998 |
conciliated |
The past tense and past participle of conciliate. |
|
2999 |
conciliates |
The third-person singular form of conciliate. |
|
3000 |
conciliating |
The present participle of conciliate. |
|
3001 |
concise |
A speech or piece of writing that is concise shows the important information in the fewest words possible. |
|
3002 |
conclude |
When something concludes |
After giving a story of himself, the speaker concluded with an inspiring quote. |
3003 |
concluded |
The past tense and past participle of conclude. |
|
3004 |
concludes |
The third-person singular form of conclude. |
|
3005 |
concluding |
The present participle of conclude. |
|
3006 |
conclusion |
A writer or speaker's conclusions are the ideas that they have after thinking about all the important information. |
The study's main conclusion is that more money will not solve the problem. |
3007 |
conclusions |
The plural form of conclusion; more than one (kind of) conclusion. |
|
3008 |
conclusive |
If something is conclusive |
|
3009 |
concoct |
If you concoct something |
|
3010 |
concocted |
The past tense and past participle of concoct. |
|
3011 |
concocting |
The present participle of concoct. |
|
3012 |
concoction |
A concoction is a mixture of various ingredients or elements. |
|
3013 |
concoctions |
The plural form of concoction; more than one (kind of) concoction. |
|
3014 |
concocts |
The third-person singular form of concoct. |
|
3015 |
concourse |
A concourse is a large open space inside or in front of a building where people can gather. |
A station concourse. |
3016 |
concourses |
The plural form of concourse; more than one (kind of) concourse. |
|
3017 |
concreted |
The past tense and past participle of concrete. |
|
3018 |
concretes |
The plural form of concrete; more than one (kind of) concrete. |
|
3019 |
concreting |
The present participle of concrete. |
|
3020 |
concubine |
A concubine is a woman who lives with a man |
|
3021 |
concubines |
The plural form of concubine; more than one (kind of) concubine. |
|
3022 |
concur |
If you concur with something |
Do you concur with the details of the business plan? |
3023 |
concurred |
The past tense and past participle of concur. |
|
3024 |
concurrently |
If two things are done concurrently |
|
3025 |
concurring |
The present participle of concur. |
|
3026 |
concurs |
The third-person singular form of concur. |
|
3027 |
concuss |
If you concuss a person |
|
3028 |
concussed |
The past tense and past participle of concuss. |
|
3029 |
concusses |
The third-person singular form of concuss. |
|
3030 |
concussing |
The present participle of concuss. |
|
3031 |
concussion |
A concussion is the result of a really hard hit to the head. It is caused by the brain being shaken around. It can lead to loss of function for a while |
Jimmy got a concussion after he fell down and hit his head on the concrete. |
3032 |
concussions |
The plural form of concussion; more than one (kind of) concussion. |
|
3033 |
condemn |
If you condemn something |
His actions were condemned. |
3034 |
condemnation |
Condemnation is the act of condemning or showing strong disapproval for something. |
|
3035 |
condemnations |
The plural form of condemnation; more than one (kind of) condemnation. |
|
3036 |
condemned |
The past tense and past participle of condemn. |
|
3037 |
condemning |
The present participle of condemn. |
|
3038 |
condemns |
The third-person singular form of condemn. |
|
3039 |
condensation |
Condensation is the process of a gas converting to the liquid state. |
|
3040 |
condensations |
The plural form of condensation; more than one (kind of) condensation. |
|
3041 |
condense |
To condense is to change from a liquid state into a gaseous state. |
The hot water condensed on the cold aluminum above it. |
3042 |
condensed |
The past tense and past participle of condense. |
|
3043 |
condenses |
The third-person singular form of condense. |
|
3044 |
condensing |
The present participle of condense. |
|
3045 |
condescend |
To condescend is to come down from a better place. |
|
3046 |
condescended |
The past tense and past participle of condescend. |
|
3047 |
condescending |
If someone is condescending |
"I'll be there to help you in a minute," he said in a condescending tone. |
3048 |
condescends |
The third-person singular form of condescend. |
|
3049 |
condescensions |
The plural form of condescension; more than one (kind of) condescension. |
|
3050 |
condiment |
A condiment is something that is added to a food to give it more flavor or a different flavor. Examples include ketchup and horseradish. |
At the big picnic in the park, there were condiments for our hot dogs next to the buns. |
3051 |
condiments |
The plural form of condiment; more than one (kind of) condiment. |
|
3052 |
condition |
A condition is a logical clause or phrase that a conditional statement uses. The phrase can either be true or false. |
|
3053 |
conditioned |
The past tense and past participle of condition. |
|
3054 |
conditioner |
Conditioner is a substance (commonly liquid) used to improve the condition of a object. |
He uses a hair conditioner after washing his head. |
3055 |
conditioners |
The plural form of conditioner; more than one (kind of) conditioner. |
|
3056 |
conditioning |
The present participle of condition. |
|
3057 |
conditions |
The plural form of condition; more than one (kind of) condition. |
|
3058 |
condom |
A condom is something you put over your penis to stop sperm from getting into the vagina when having sex. |
It can be hard to talk about safer sex or tell your partner to use a condom.; Me and my boyfriend forgot to use a condom, and I got pregnant. |
3059 |
condominium |
A condominium is a colony that is jointly ruled by two nations. |
New Hebridges was a condominium of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and France; Anglo-Egyptian Sudan was a condominium of the United Kingdom and Egypt. |
3060 |
condominiums |
The plural form of condominium; more than one (kind of) condominium. |
|
3061 |
condoms |
The plural form of condom; more than one (kind of) condom. |
|
3062 |
conduct |
If you conduct an activity or process |
The war made it very difficult to conduct business.; The university makes sure that research is conducted properly. |
3063 |
conductable |
If something is conductable |
|
3064 |
conducted |
The past tense and past participle of conduct. |
|
3065 |
conducting |
The present participle of conduct. |
|
3066 |
conductor |
A conductor is a person who controls the tempo of an orchestra. |
|
3067 |
conductors |
The plural form of conductor; more than one (kind of) conductor. |
|
3068 |
conducts |
The third-person singular form of conduct. |
|
3069 |
cone |
A cone is a geometric shape with a circular flat base joined to a single point at the other end. |
|
3070 |
coned |
The past tense and past participle of cone. |
|
3071 |
cones |
The plural form of cone; more than one (kind of) cone. |
|
3072 |
confab |
If you confab with someone |
|
3073 |
confabbed |
The past tense and past participle of confab. |
|
3074 |
confabbing |
The present participle of confab. |
|
3075 |
confabs |
The third-person singular form of confab. |
|
3076 |
confabulate |
If you confabulate with someone |
|
3077 |
confabulated |
The past tense and past participle of confabulate. |
|
3078 |
confabulates |
The third-person singular form of confabulate. |
|
3079 |
confabulating |
The present participle of confabulate. |
|
3080 |
confection |
A confection is a food which made with a lot of sugar. |
His favorite confection was a meringue covered in chocolate. |
3081 |
confectionaries |
The plural form of confectionery; more than one (kind of) confectionery. |
|
3082 |
confectioner |
A confectioner is a person who makes or sells sweets. |
The confectioner spent the morning making lollipops. |
3083 |
confectioners |
The plural form of confectioner; more than one (kind of) confectioner. |
|
3084 |
confectionery |
Confectionery is name for candy |
The children went to the candy store to look at the confectionery. |
3085 |
confections |
The plural form of confection; more than one (kind of) confection. |
|
3086 |
confederacies |
The plural form of confederacy; more than one (kind of) confederacy. |
|
3087 |
confederacy |
A confederacy is an alliance. |
|
3088 |
confederate |
A confederate is an accomplice in a plot. |
|
3089 |
confederated |
The past tense and past participle of confederate. |
|
3090 |
confederates |
The plural form of confederate; more than one (kind of) confederate. |
|
3091 |
confederating |
The present participle of confederate. |
|
3092 |
confederation |
A confederation is a group of states that surrender some of their autonomy to a federal state that they are members of. |
The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and the European Union are examples of confederations. |
3093 |
confederations |
The plural form of confederation; more than one (kind of) confederation. |
|
3094 |
condoning |
The present participle of condone. |
|
3095 |
condones |
The third-person singular form of condone. |
|
3096 |
condoned |
The past tense and past participle of condone. |
|
3097 |
condone |
If you condone a person |
|
3098 |
conditional |
If something is conditional |
I made my son a conditional promise that I would buy him a bike if he kept his room tidy. |
3099 |
condescension |
If you treat someone with condescension |
The salesman treated the buyer with condescension because of their race. |
3100 |
concurrent |
If two things are concurrent |
The software can handle up to 500 concurrent users.; He was given six concurrent three-month jail sentences for the attacks.; Concurrent with the war in Iraq the Americans was the war in Afghanistan. |
3101 |
concrete |
Concrete is a type of mix that |
Did you know that the sidewalk was made out of concrete?; The project involved materials such as specialized mineral-rich soils, sands, and concretes specifically designed for this purpose.; The ground is made of concrete and asphalt. |
3102 |
confelicity |
Confelicity is the state of being vicariously happy at another person's joy or well-being. |
|
3103 |
confer |
If two or more people confer |
The referees conferred before awarding the goal to Chelsea.; We'd like a few days to confer with out coworkers before deciding. |
3104 |
conference |
A conference is a large organised meeting to discuss a particular topic or area. |
FMBRA will be holding a conference on diet, health, and the food industry on 19 March in Barcelona.; Some of the world's top scientists attended an important conference in 1983, to study the effects of nuclear weapons. |
3105 |
conferences |
The plural form of conference; more than one (kind of) conference. |
|
3106 |
conferred |
The past tense and past participle of confer. |
|
3107 |
conferring |
The present participle of confer. |
|
3108 |
confers |
The third-person singular form of confer. |
|
3109 |
confess |
When you confess to doing something |
John confessed to the cops that he robbed the bank. |
3110 |
confessed |
The past tense and past participle of confess. |
|
3111 |
confesses |
The third-person singular form of confess. |
|
3112 |
confessing |
The present participle of confess. |
|
3113 |
confession |
A confession is when someone admits to doing something. |
He gave a confession about the problem. |
3114 |
confessions |
The plural form of confession; more than one (kind of) confession. |
|
3115 |
confidant |
A confidant is a person whom you trust and can confide or share your secrets with. |
|
3116 |
confidante |
A confidante is a female confidant. |
|
3117 |
confidantes |
The plural form of confidante; more than one (kind of) confidante. |
|
3118 |
confidants |
The plural form of confidant; more than one (kind of) confidant. |
|
3119 |
confide |
If you confide to someone |
I could no longer keep this secret alone; I decided to confide in my brother. |
3120 |
confided |
The past tense and past participle of confide. |
|
3121 |
confidence |
Confidence is the state of trusting something |
I know you're trying to gain confidence in what you're doing. |
3122 |
confidences |
The plural form of confidence; more than one (kind of) confidence. |
|
3123 |
confident |
When someone is confident |
I am confident that I will win. |
3124 |
confidential |
If something is confidential |
The doctor told the teenager: "The law says we have to keep your medical information confidential. Whatever you tell me, I can't tell your parents.; Pang's boss told her: "These documents are very confidential. Please lock them in your desk when you are not in your office." |
3125 |
confidently |
When someone does something confidently |
He strolled confidently down the street. |
3126 |
confides |
The third-person singular form of confide. |
|
3127 |
confiding |
The present participle of confide. |
|
3128 |
configurable |
If something is configurable |
|
3129 |
configuration |
The configuration of something is the way its parts are arranged or combined. |
|
3130 |
configurations |
The plural form of configuration; more than one (kind of) configuration. |
|
3131 |
configure |
If you configure something |
|
3132 |
configured |
The past tense and past participle of configure. |
|
3133 |
configures |
The third-person singular form of configure. |
|
3134 |
configuring |
The present participle of configure. |
|
3135 |
confine |
If you confine someone or something to a particular topic or activity |
Humphrey did not confine his activities just to the factory.; Her relatively short life was largely confined to Copenhagen. |
3136 |
confined |
The past tense and past participle of confine. |
|
3137 |
confinement |
Confinement is the act of confining or the state of being confined. |
|
3138 |
confinements |
The plural form of confinement; more than one (kind of) confinement. |
|
3139 |
confines |
The third-person singular form of confine. |
|
3140 |
confining |
The present participle of confine. |
|
3141 |
confirm |
If something confirms an idea |
The results of the study confirm previous research on the topic. |
3142 |
confirmation |
A confirmation is when a statement or a promise is made sure and agreed with once again before it is published to the public. |
The confirmation of the statement was made in rush. |
3143 |
confirmations |
The plural form of confirmation; more than one (kind of) confirmation. |
|
3144 |
confirmed |
The past tense and past participle of confirm. |
|
3145 |
confirming |
The present participle of confirm. |
|
3146 |
confirms |
The third-person singular form of confirm. |
|
3147 |
confiscate |
If you confiscate something |
In schools it is common for teachers to confiscate electronic games and other distractions. |
3148 |
confiscated |
The past tense and past participle of confiscate. |
|
3149 |
confiscates |
The third-person singular form of confiscate. |
|
3150 |
confiscating |
The present participle of confiscate. |
|
3151 |
confit |
A confit is any type of food that have been immersed in a substance |
|
3152 |
confited |
The past tense and past participle of confit. |
|
3153 |
confiting |
The present participle of confit. |
|
3154 |
confits |
The plural form of confit; more than one (kind of) confit. |
|
3155 |
conflagrate |
If something conflagrates |
|
3156 |
conflagrated |
The past tense and past participle of conflagrate. |
|
3157 |
conflagrates |
The third-person singular form of conflagrate. |
|
3158 |
conflagrating |
The present participle of conflagrate. |
|
3159 |
conflate |
To bring things together and merge them into a single entity |
When she conflated two ideas, it was like mixing apples and oranges.; The police made a mistake when they conflated terrorists and protest activists. |
3160 |
conflated |
The past tense and past participle of conflate. |
|
3161 |
conflates |
The third-person singular form of conflate. |
|
3162 |
conflating |
The present participle of conflate. |
|
3163 |
conflict |
A conflict is when two or more people or ideas don't agree. |
People have tried to end the conflict, which has caused more than 100 deaths since February, but it hasn't worked.; Conflicts may occur in families when the parents have different values.; The two stories examine the conflict between good and evil.; There may be a conflict between wanting to give students a broad education and needing to teach the basics.; Sometimes a girl is in conflict with her culture or religion in how she wants to dress. |
3164 |
conflict of interest |
Conflict of interest is a situation where a person's goals may affect the their ability to do their job fairly and professionally. |
|
3165 |
conflicted |
The past tense and past participle of conflict. |
|
3166 |
conflicting |
The present participle of conflict. |
|
3167 |
conflicts |
The plural form of conflict; more than one (kind of) conflict. |
|
3168 |
conform |
If you conform to something |
He changed his clothes to conform to local tastes. |
3169 |
conformed |
The past tense and past participle of conform. |
|
3170 |
conforming |
The present participle of conform. |
|
3171 |
conformist |
A conformist is someone who acts like other people. |
The room was full of conformists who acted just like the king. |
3172 |
conformists |
The plural form of conformist; more than one (kind of) conformist. |
|
3173 |
conformity |
Conformity is the state of being or becoming similar to other members of a group. |
In high school, students who do not show a high degree of conformity are often not accepted by other students.; Often the teaching of writing is really the teaching of social conformity: students must write like everyone else. |
3174 |
conforms |
The third-person singular form of conform. |
|
3175 |
confound |
If you confound someone |
|
3176 |
confounded |
The past tense and past participle of confound. |
|
3177 |
confounder |
A confounder is someone that confounds. |
|
3178 |
confounders |
The plural form of confounder; more than one (kind of) confounder. |
|
3179 |
confounding |
The present participle of confound. |
|
3180 |
confounds |
The third-person singular form of confound. |
|
3181 |
confrontation |
A confrontation between two or more groups is when they challenge or confront each other. |
In a tense confrontation, the two men argued with each other. |
3182 |
confrontations |
The plural form of confrontation; more than one (kind of) confrontation. |
|
3183 |
confronted |
The past tense and past participle of confront. |
|
3184 |
confronting |
The present participle of confront. |
|
3185 |
confronts |
The third-person singular form of confront. |
|
3186 |
confuse |
If you confuse someone |
Instead of helping me to learn it, he just confused me more. |
3187 |
confused |
If a person or situation is confused |
The teacher tried to explain it, but now I feel more confused than before.; The book is terrible. It's full of bad writing and confused examples. |
3188 |
confuses |
The third-person singular form of confuse. |
|
3189 |
confusing |
The present participle of confuse. |
|
3190 |
confusion |
Confusion is a feeling you get when things are unclear or you don't understand. |
The snow storm caused great confusion at the airport where many planes were unable to take off or land.; The confusion in the last act of "The Marriage of Figaro" usually makes the audience laugh. |
3191 |
confusions |
The plural form of confusion; more than one (kind of) confusion. |
|
3192 |
confute |
If you confute a person |
|
3193 |
confuted |
The past tense and past participle of confute. |
|
3194 |
confutes |
The third-person singular form of confute. |
|
3195 |
confuting |
The present participle of confute. |
|
3196 |
confuzzle |
Confuzzle is a state of confusion or puzzlement. |
|
3197 |
confuzzled |
The past tense and past participle of confuzzle. |
|
3198 |
confuzzles |
The plural form of confuzzle; more than one (kind of) confuzzle. |
|
3199 |
confuzzling |
The present participle of confuzzle. |
|
3200 |
congeal |
If something congeals |
|
3201 |
congealed |
The past tense and past participle of congeal. |
|
3202 |
congealing |
The present participle of congeal. |
|
3203 |
congeals |
The third-person singular form of congeal. |
|
3204 |
congenial |
If something or someone is congenial |
|
3205 |
conglomerate |
A conglomerate is a corporation formed by the combination of several smaller corporations whose activities are not related to the corporation's primary activity. |
|
3206 |
conglomerated |
The past tense and past participle of conglomerate. |
|
3207 |
conglomerates |
The plural form of conglomerate; more than one (kind of) conglomerate. |
|
3208 |
conglomerating |
The present participle of conglomerate. |
|
3209 |
Congo |
Congo is the short name of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Republic of the Congo |
Congo has a large population. |
3210 |
Congolese |
A Congolese is a person from the Republic of the Congo or Democratic Republic of the Congo. |
King Leopold II of Belgium was a Congolese monarch. |
3211 |
congratulate |
To congratulate somebody is to tell them that they did a good job. |
|
3212 |
congratulated |
The past tense and past participle of congratulates. |
|
3213 |
congratulates |
The third-person singular form of congratulate. |
|
3214 |
congratulating |
The present participle of congratulates. |
|
3215 |
congratulations |
You say congratulations when a happy event happens |
So you can drive now. Congratulations! |
3216 |
congregate |
If people congregate |
|
3217 |
congregated |
The past tense and past participle of congregate. |
|
3218 |
congregates |
The third-person singular form of congregate. |
|
3219 |
congregating |
The present participle of congregate. |
|
3220 |
congregation |
A congregation is a small meeting. |
|
3221 |
congregations |
The plural form of congregation; more than one (kind of) congregation. |
|
3222 |
congregator |
One who congregates or organizes meetings. |
|
3223 |
congregators |
The plural form of congregator; more than one (kind of) congregator. |
|
3224 |
congress |
A congress is a formal meeting that is held to discuss or decide on a specific question. |
The congress made a decision. |
3225 |
congressed |
The past tense and past participle of congress. |
|
3226 |
congresses |
The plural form of congress; more than one (kind of) congress. |
|
3227 |
congressing |
The present participle of congress. |
|
3228 |
congressman |
A congressman is a male member of congress. |
|
3229 |
congresswoman |
A congresswoman is a female member of congress. |
|
3230 |
congruent |
If shapes are congruent then they have exactly the same shape and size. |
|
3231 |
conical |
If something is conical |
|
3232 |
conifer |
A conifer is a cone-bearing seed plant. |
|
3233 |
conifers |
The plural form of conifer; more than one (kind of) conifer. |
|
3234 |
coning |
The present participle of cone. |
|
3235 |
conjecture |
A conjecture is a statement or an idea which has not be proven. |
|
3236 |
conjectured |
The past tense and past participle of conjecture. |
|
3237 |
conjectures |
The plural form of conjecture; more than one (kind of) conjecture. |
|
3238 |
conjecturing |
The present participle of conjecture. |
|
3239 |
conjugate |
If you conjugate a word |
If you don't conjugate right, people may still understand you but they will think you talk funny. |
3240 |
conjugated |
The past tense and past participle of conjugate. |
|
3241 |
conjugates |
The third-person singular form of conjugate. |
|
3242 |
conjugating |
The present participle of conjugate. |
|
3243 |
conjugation |
Conjugation is how a word changes based on several things. In English and European languages this word is usually a verb. It might change because of what time is talked about |
I find German conjugation hard to remember.; Some linguists do not talk about conjugation because they think it is just an example of morphology. |
3244 |
conjugations |
The plural form of conjugation; more than one (kind of) conjugation. |
|
3245 |
conjunction |
A conjunction is a word used to join words |
The word or is a conjunction because it can join two words: Tell me if you see a red or blue car.; The word that can be used as a conjunction: I think that you are right. |
3246 |
conjunctions |
The plural form of conjunction; more than one (kind of) conjunction. |
|
3247 |
conjunctiva |
The conjunctiva is a clear mucous membrane that covers the front of the eye and lines the inside of the eyelids. |
|
3248 |
conjunctivae |
The plural form of conjunctiva; more than one (kind of) conjunctiva. |
|
3249 |
conjunctivas |
The plural form of conjunctiva; more than one (kind of) conjunctiva. |
|
3250 |
conjunctivitis |
Conjunctivitis is the inflammation of the conjunctiva. |
|
3251 |
conjure |
If you conjure |
|
3252 |
conjured |
The past tense and past participle of conjure. |
|
3253 |
conjures |
The third-person singular form of conjure. |
|
3254 |
conjuring |
The present participle of conjure. |
|
3255 |
connect |
When you connect things |
The man connected device to the battery with a wire. |
3256 |
connected |
The past tense and past participle of connect. |
|
3257 |
Connecticut |
Connecticut is one of the states in the United States. |
Hartford is the capital of Connecticut. |
3258 |
connecting |
The present participle of connect. |
|
3259 |
connection |
A connection is a way that two or more things come or belong together. |
Who was the first person to make the connection between sickness and cleanliness?; The north-south train makes a connection with the east-west train at Union Station.; My Internet connection is not very fast.; Susan knows a lot about Russia. She'll be your connection there. |
3260 |
connections |
The plural form of connection; more than one (kind of) connection. |
|
3261 |
connective |
If something is connective |
|
3262 |
connectivities |
The plural form of connectivity; more than one (kind of) connectivity. |
|
3263 |
connectivity |
Connectivity is the state of being connected |
|
3264 |
connector |
A connector is something that connects thing together. |
|
3265 |
connectors |
The plural form of connector; more than one (kind of) connector. |
|
3266 |
connects |
The third-person singular form of connect. |
|
3267 |
conned |
The past tense and past participle of con. |
|
3268 |
conning |
The present participle of con. |
|
3269 |
connive |
If you connive |
|
3270 |
connived |
The past tense and past participle of connive. |
|
3271 |
connives |
The third-person singular form of connive. |
|
3272 |
conniving |
The present participle of connive. |
|
3273 |
connoisseur |
A connoisseur is a person who is an expert in something |
|
3274 |
connoisseurs |
The plural form of connoisseur; more than one (kind of) connoisseur. |
|
3275 |
connotation |
A connotation of a word is something it means other than its literal meaning. |
That word has a negative connotation. |
3276 |
connotations |
The plural form of connotation; more than one (kind of) connotation. |
|
3277 |
connoted |
The past tense and past participle of connote. |
|
3278 |
connotes |
The third-person singular form of connote. |
|
3279 |
connoting |
The present participle of connote. |
|
3280 |
conquer |
If one side conquers in a war |
Alexander conquered most of Europe and North Africa. |
3281 |
conquered |
The past tense and past participle of conquer. |
|
3282 |
conquering |
The present participle of conquer. |
|
3283 |
conqueror |
A conqueror is a country |
The first Spanish conquerors defeated the native Americans by infecting them with diseases. |
3284 |
conquerors |
The plural form of conqueror; more than one (kind of) conqueror. |
|
3285 |
conquers |
The third-person singular form of conquer. |
|
3286 |
conquest |
a take-over by force |
|
3287 |
conquests |
The plural form of conquest; more than one (kind of) conquest. |
|
3288 |
cons |
The plural form of con; more than one (kind of) con. |
|
3289 |
consarn |
|
|
3290 |
conscience |
The ability to feel whether what you're doing is right or wrong. |
Even though he stole things, he had some conscience: he didn't kill anyone. |
3291 |
consciences |
The plural form of conscience; more than one (kind of) conscience. |
|
3292 |
conscientious |
When someone is conscientious |
|
3293 |
conscious |
If you are conscious of something |
Soon after I walked into the room, I became conscious of many eyes looking at me.; I was conscious of being rude, but I couldn't stop myself.; I'll make a conscious effort to be on time. |
3294 |
consciously |
If something is done consciously |
|
3295 |
consciousness |
Consciousness is a person's awareness or perception of something. |
|
3296 |
consciousnesses |
The plural form of consciousness; more than one (kind of) consciousness. |
|
3297 |
conscript |
A conscript is a person who is enrolled into the compulsory military service. |
The soldier was a conscript. |
3298 |
conscripted |
The past tense and past participle of conscript. |
|
3299 |
conscripting |
The present participle of conscript. |
|
3300 |
conscription |
Conscription is the compulsory enlistment for military service. |
|
3301 |
conscriptions |
The plural form of conscription; more than one (kind of) conscription. |
|
3302 |
conscripts |
The plural form of conscript; more than one (kind of) conscript. |
|
3303 |
connote |
If you connote a word or sentence |
Racism often connotes an underlying fear or ignorance. |
3304 |
consecration |
Consecration is the act or ceremony of declaring something to be holy. |
|
3305 |
consecrations |
The plural form of consecration; more than one (kind of) consecration. |
|
3306 |
consecutive |
Consecutive events follow one another with no other in between. |
We were given homework over five consecutive days. |
3307 |
consensus |
If there is consensus among people |
There was broad consensus that the first project had failed. |
3308 |
conks |
The plural form of conk; more than one (kind of) conk. |
|
3309 |
consent |
Consent is permission to do something. |
You can't publish a picture of a child without the consent of one parent.; The treatment was explained to and understood by the patient before he gave his consent. |
3310 |
consented |
The past tense and past participle of consent. |
|
3311 |
consenting |
The present participle of consent. |
|
3312 |
consents |
The plural form of consent; more than one (kind of) consent. |
|
3313 |
consequence |
A consequence is a result of an action |
As a consequence of your bad behavior, you must stay after school.; The consequences of lying to your parents are usually bad. |
3314 |
consequences |
The plural form of consequence; more than one (kind of) consequence. |
|
3315 |
consequent |
happening as a result of sth. |
The warming of the Earth and the consequent climatic changes affect us all. |
3316 |
consequently |
The word consequently is used show what happened as a result or consequence of an event. |
He did not wake up early in the morning. Consequently, he was late to work.; The man looked at a pet shop nearby. Consequently, he remembered the dog he had left at home. |
3317 |
conservation |
Conservation is the act of preventing the wasteful use of resources |
|
3318 |
conservations |
The plural form of conservation; more than one (kind of) conservation. |
|
3319 |
conservative |
If a person is conservative |
Latino families are thought to hold conservative and traditional views on family life.; The idea of gays in the military was deeply unpopular in that socially conservative state. |
3320 |
conservatives |
The plural form of conservative; more than one (kind of) conservative. |
|
3321 |
conservatories |
The plural form of conservatory; more than one (kind of) conservatory. |
|
3322 |
conservatory |
If something is conservatory |
|
3323 |
conking |
The present participle of conk. |
|
3324 |
conkers |
The plural form of conker; more than one (kind of) conker. |
|
3325 |
conker |
A conker is the dark brown nut of a horse chestnut tree. |
|
3326 |
conked |
The past tense and past participle of conk. |
|
3327 |
conk |
A conk is a person's nose. |
|
3328 |
considerable |
A considerable amount |
He had given it a considerable amount of thought before deciding.; Many part-time farmers traveled considerable distances each day to their work.; The time needed to do it properly is considerable. |
3329 |
considerably |
You use considerably when you want to make a comparative adjective stronger. |
Sharks are considerably faster swimmers than humans. |
3330 |
considerate |
If someone is considerate |
|
3331 |
consideration |
Consideration is the process of thinking carefully about something. |
After much consideration, I think I will retire. |
3332 |
considerations |
The plural form of consideration; more than one (kind of) consideration. |
|
3333 |
considered |
The past tense and past participle of consider. |
|
3334 |
considering |
The present participle of consider. |
She is considering changing careers. |
3335 |
considers |
The third-person singular form of consider. |
|
3336 |
consign |
If you consign something |
|
3337 |
consigned |
The past tense and past participle of consign. |
|
3338 |
consigning |
The present participle of consign. |
|
3339 |
consignment |
A consignment is goods sent for sale. |
The shop got a consignment of new books.; A shop that has goods on consignment can send them back if they are not sold. |
3340 |
consignments |
The plural form of consignment; more than one (kind of) consignment. |
|
3341 |
consigns |
The third-person singular form of consign. |
|
3342 |
consist |
If A consists of B |
His letter consisted of only three words.; Preparation for the party consisted of inviting guests, buying food, cleaning, and hoping that the weather would be nice. |
3343 |
consisted |
The past tense and past participle of consist. |
|
3344 |
consistencies |
The plural form of consistency; more than one (kind of) consistency. |
|
3345 |
consistency |
The quality of being consistent or uniform. |
They want their employees to have a high level of consistency in the quality of their customer service. |
3346 |
consistent |
If something is consistent |
She makes a consistent effort to study hard.; My Math scores at my school show a consistent 80 to 95 percent.; My math scores are mostly consistent because I have had the same grades since grade 9. |
3347 |
consistently |
If something is done consistently |
Her work was consistently careful and complete. |
3348 |
consisting |
The present participle of consist. |
|
3349 |
consists |
The third-person singular form of consist. |
|
3350 |
console |
A console is a receptor of information. |
That video game console I bought was expensive! |
3351 |
consoled |
The past tense and past participle of console. |
|
3352 |
consoles |
The plural form of console; more than one (kind of) console. |
|
3353 |
consolidate |
If you consolidate something |
He consolidated his luggage into a single large bag. |
3354 |
consolidated |
The past tense and past participle of consolidate. |
|
3355 |
consolidates |
The third-person singular form of consolidate. |
|
3356 |
consolidating |
The present participle of consolidate. |
|
3357 |
consoling |
The present participle of console. |
|
3358 |
consonant |
A consonant is a sound or letter that is not a vowel. Consonants usually do not last long and are less loud than vowels. In a syllable (a piece of a word) a vowel will be in the middle and consonants might come before or after. |
The letters "t", "s", "f", and "g" are all consonants.; Your mouth is more closed when you say a consonant than when you say a vowel. |
3359 |
consonants |
The plural form of consonant; more than one (kind of) consonant. |
|
3360 |
conjoins |
The third-person singular form of conjoin. |
|
3361 |
conjoining |
The present participle of conjoin. |
|
3362 |
conjoined |
The past tense and past participle of conjoin. |
|
3363 |
conjoin |
If things conjoin |
|
3364 |
congresswomen |
The plural form of congresswoman; more than one (kind of) congresswoman. |
|
3365 |
congressmen |
The plural form of congressman; more than one (kind of) congressman. |
|
3366 |
congests |
The third-person singular form of congest. |
|
3367 |
congestions |
The plural form of congestion; more than one (kind of) congestion. |
|
3368 |
congestion |
Congestion occurs when there is a blockage of the passage due to the buildup of something. |
The traffic report states that there is a severe traffic congestion down the road. |
3369 |
congesting |
The present participle of congest. |
|
3370 |
congested |
The past tense and past participle of congest. |
|
3371 |
congest |
If a road is congested |
The road is congested with the peak hour traffic. |
3372 |
Confucianism |
A philosophy from China |
Influenced by Confucianism, Chinese people commonly possess respect for social norms and make efforts to create harmony. |
3373 |
confront |
If you are confronted with something |
The man confronted the burglar. |
3374 |
consecrating |
The present participle of consecrate. |
|
3375 |
consecrates |
The third-person singular form of consecrate. |
|
3376 |
consecrated |
The past tense and past participle of consecrate. |
|
3377 |
consecrate |
If a pastor consecrates something |
|
3378 |
consensuses |
The plural form of consensus; more than one (kind of) consensus. |
|
3379 |
conserve |
A conserve is an area of wilderness where human development is not allowed by law. |
|
3380 |
conserved |
The past tense and past participle of conserve. |
|
3381 |
conserves |
The plural form of conserve; more than one (kind of) conserve. |
|
3382 |
conserving |
The present participle of conserve. |
|
3383 |
consider |
When you consider something you think carefully about it. |
I will take time to consider what you said. |
3384 |
consort |
A consort is the spouse of a monarch. |
|
3385 |
consorted |
The past tense and past participle of consort. |
|
3386 |
consortia |
The plural form of consortium; more than one (kind of) consortium. |
|
3387 |
consorting |
The present participle of consort. |
|
3388 |
consortium |
A consortium is an association or combination of businesses to engage in a joint venture. |
|
3389 |
consortiums |
The plural form of consortium; more than one (kind of) consortium. |
|
3390 |
consorts |
The plural form of consort; more than one (kind of) consort. |
|
3391 |
conspicuous |
If something is conspicuous |
|
3392 |
conspicuously |
If something is done conspicuously |
|
3393 |
conspiracies |
The plural form of conspiracy; more than one (kind of) conspiracy. |
|
3394 |
conspiracy |
A secret plan between two or more people to do something. |
There was a conspiracy among the king's advisers to overthrow the king. |
3395 |
conspire |
If people are conspiring |
The group was caught conspiring to overthrow the leader.; The senators conspired to kill Caesar, an act they accomplished. |
3396 |
conspired |
The past tense and past participle of conspire. |
|
3397 |
conspires |
The third-person singular form of conspire. |
|
3398 |
conspiring |
The present participle of conspire. |
|
3399 |
constable |
A constable is a low-ranking member of the police. |
Thunder Point has a constable but no other local law enforcement. |
3400 |
constables |
The plural form of constable; more than one (kind of) constable. |
|
3401 |
constancies |
The plural form of constancy; more than one (kind of) constancy. |
|
3402 |
constancy |
Constancy is steadfastness |
His constancy to our cause is heartening. |
3403 |
constant |
If something is constant |
I have this constant pain in my back. I wish it would stop.; The rain has been constant all morning. |
3404 |
constantly |
If something is done constantly |
|
3405 |
constants |
The plural form of constant; more than one (kind of) constant. |
|
3406 |
constellation |
A constellation is a group of stars which make up an imaginary outline or pattern in the night sky that is identified with a mythological figure. |
|
3407 |
constellations |
The plural form of constellation; more than one (kind of) constellation. |
|
3408 |
consternate |
If you consternate someone |
|
3409 |
consternated |
The past tense and past participle of consternate. |
|
3410 |
consternates |
The third-person singular form of consternate. |
|
3411 |
consternating |
The present participle of consternate. |
|
3412 |
consternation |
Consternation is the feeling of anxiety at something unexpected. |
|
3413 |
consternations |
The plural form of consternation; more than one (kind of) consternation. |
|
3414 |
constipate |
If you constipate someone |
|
3415 |
constipated |
A constipated person is someone who is unable to defecate. |
|
3416 |
constipates |
The third-person singular form of constipate. |
|
3417 |
constipating |
The present participle of constipate. |
|
3418 |
constipation |
Constipation is a condition in which a person has infrequent bowel movements |
|
3419 |
constipations |
The plural form of constipation; more than one (kind of) constipation. |
|
3420 |
constituencies |
The plural form of constituency; more than one (kind of) constituency. |
|
3421 |
constituency |
A constituency is a specific area that is represented by an official who is elected by the voters of that area. |
The prime minister represented their constituency. |
3422 |
constituent |
If something is constituent |
|
3423 |
constituents |
The plural form of constituent; more than one (kind of) constituent. |
|
3424 |
constitute |
If something is being constituted |
Laws appointed and constituted by lawful authority. |
3425 |
constituted |
The past tense and past participle of constitute. |
|
3426 |
constitutes |
The third-person singular form of constitute. |
|
3427 |
constituting |
The present participle of constitute. |
|
3428 |
constitution |
The constitution of a country or organization is the basic set of laws that explain how all the other laws and rules must be made and followed. |
To change the constitution, the government must have the agreement of 2/3 of the members of parliament. |
3429 |
constitutional |
If a law |
The court ruled that the new law was constitutional and that there was no need for the government to change it. |
3430 |
constitutional monarchies |
The plural form of constitutional monarchy; more than one (kind of) constitutional monarchy. |
|
3431 |
constitutional monarchy |
A constitutional monarchy is a type of monarchy where the monarch has very little political power. |
The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy and the royal family does not have a lot of power. |
3432 |
constitutionals |
The plural form of constitutional; more than one (kind of) constitutional. |
|
3433 |
constitutions |
The plural form of constitution; more than one (kind of) constitution. |
|
3434 |
constrain |
If you constrain a person |
|
3435 |
constrained |
The past tense and past participle of constrain. |
|
3436 |
constraining |
The present participle of constrain. |
|
3437 |
constrains |
The third-person singular form of constrain. |
|
3438 |
constraint |
A constraint is a limit. |
Perhaps the main constraint is lack of money.; Financial constraints have forced hospitals to treat more patients more rapidly.; In the Middle East, there are often tight constraints on women's activities. |
3439 |
constraints |
The plural form of constraint; more than one (kind of) constraint. |
|
3440 |
constrict |
If you constrict something |
|
3441 |
constricted |
The past tense and past participle of constrict. |
|
3442 |
constricting |
The present participle of constrict. |
|
3443 |
constricts |
The third-person singular form of constrict. |
|
3444 |
construct |
Something made from parts. |
That artwork is a construct of wires and tubes. |
3445 |
constructed |
The past tense and past participle of construct. |
|
3446 |
constructing |
The present participle of construct. |
|
3447 |
construction |
Construction is the act of building something. |
The workers began construction of the new hospital last week.; The recent downturn in the economy is causing a lot of pain in the construction industry with few new homes being built. |
3448 |
constructions |
The plural form of construction; more than one (kind of) construction. |
|
3449 |
constructive |
When something is constructive |
Your constructive feedback is appreciated to help us improve our service in the future. |
3450 |
constructs |
The plural form of construct; more than one (kind of) construct. |
|
3451 |
construe |
To translate and explain the meaning of something. |
This court must construe according to the law. |
3452 |
construed |
The past tense and past participle of construe. |
|
3453 |
construes |
The third-person singular form of construe. |
|
3454 |
construing |
The present participle of construe. |
|
3455 |
consul |
A consul is an official living in a foreign city to represent and protect the interests of citizens of their country. |
|
3456 |
consulate |
A consulate is the office of a consul. |
|
3457 |
consulates |
The plural form of consulate; more than one (kind of) consulate. |
|
3458 |
consuls |
The plural form of consul; more than one (kind of) consul. |
|
3459 |
consult |
: A visit or a consultation. |
I have a consult with a sleep specialist this afternoon. |
3460 |
consultancies |
The plural form of consultancy; more than one (kind of) consultancy. |
|
3461 |
consultancy |
A consultancy is a consultant or consulting firm. |
|
3462 |
consultant |
A consultant is a person who is consulted by another person |
The district hired a consultant to help write the letter to parents. |
3463 |
consultants |
The plural form of consultant; more than one (kind of) consultant. |
|
3464 |
consultation |
Consultation is the process of getting advice or opinions from other people. |
The city went through the planning process with very little public consultation.; The group announced the price per kilo of grapes after consultation with the growers.; Many consultations took place between the doctors before the decision was made. |
3465 |
consultations |
The plural form of consultation; more than one (kind of) consultation. |
|
3466 |
consulted |
The past tense and past participle of consult. |
|
3467 |
consulting |
The present participle of consult. |
|
3468 |
consults |
The plural form of consult; more than one (kind of) consult. |
|
3469 |
consumable |
If something is consumable |
|
3470 |
consumables |
The plural form of consumable; more than one (kind of) consumable. |
|
3471 |
consume |
If you consume energy |
Only 10% of the energy consumed by a light bulb produces usable light.; Most of our leisure time is consumed by TV. |
3472 |
consumed |
If someone is consumed with something |
She was consumed with hatred. |
3473 |
consumer |
A consumer is someone who buys or uses goods or services. |
Consumer demand for large cars has dropped with the increase in gasoline prices.; Selling goods to consumers is known as retail. |
3474 |
consumers |
The plural form of consumer; more than one (kind of) consumer. |
|
3475 |
consumes |
The third-person singular form of consume. |
|
3476 |
consuming |
The present participle of consume. |
|
3477 |
consummate |
If a person is consummate |
|
3478 |
consummated |
The past tense and past participle of consummate. |
|
3479 |
consummates |
The third-person singular form of consummate. |
|
3480 |
consummating |
The present participle of consummate. |
|
3481 |
consumption |
Consumption is to consuming something. |
The fire's consumption of the forest caused changes in the air. |
3482 |
contact |
When x makes or has contact with y |
The trains in Tokyo are so crowded that everyone has to stand in close contact to everyone else. |
3483 |
contactable |
If a person is contactable |
|
3484 |
contacted |
The past tense and past participle of contact. |
|
3485 |
contacting |
The present participle of contact. |
|
3486 |
contacts |
The plural form of contact; more than one (kind of) contact. |
|
3487 |
contagious |
If something is contagious |
The flu was so contagious that everybody in town got sick! |
3488 |
contain |
If x contains y |
Did the envelope contain a letter?; Each box contains enough food for a family of ten for about a week.; The opinions contained in this report are the private opinions of the authors.; The plant's leaves have a rich lemon smell and contain compounds that can keep away insects.; Some building materials contain a high percentage of recycled material.; Tea contains substances called antioxidants that can help keep cells healthy.; A big part of Mississippi's history is contained in those files. |
3489 |
contained |
The past tense and past participle of contain. |
|
3490 |
container |
An object that is used to hold or carry things inside it. |
They put their cards in containers. |
3491 |
containers |
The plural form of container; more than one (kind of) container. |
|
3492 |
containing |
The present participle of contain. |
|
3493 |
containment |
Containment is the state of being contained. |
|
3494 |
containments |
The plural form of containment; more than one (kind of) containment. |
|
3495 |
contains |
The third-person singular form of contain. |
|
3496 |
contaminant |
A contaminant is a substance that makes something impure. |
Put the lid on the jar to keep contaminants out. |
3497 |
contaminants |
The plural form of contaminant; more than one (kind of) contaminant. |
|
3498 |
contaminate |
If something is contaminated |
This water is contaminated. It isn't safe to drink. |
3499 |
contaminated |
The past tense and past participle of contaminate. |
|
3500 |
contaminates |
The third-person singular form of contaminate. |
|
3501 |
contaminating |
The present participle of contaminate. |
|
3502 |
contamination |
Contamination is the act or process of making something dangerous or toxic by introducing impurities. |
|
3503 |
contaminations |
The plural form of contamination; more than one (kind of) contamination. |
|
3504 |
contemplate |
If you contemplate something |
John contemplated how to solve the hard mathematics question. |
3505 |
contemplated |
The past tense and past participle of contemplate. |
|
3506 |
contemplates |
The third-person singular form of contemplate. |
|
3507 |
contemplating |
The present participle of contemplate. |
|
3508 |
contemporaries |
The plural form of contemporary; more than one (kind of) contemporary. |
|
3509 |
contemporary |
If something is contemporary it is related to this time (now). Technically |
The artist has a great knowledge of the sources of historical and contemporary art. |
3510 |
contempt |
Contempt is the feeling that a person or a thing is useless or deserves to be looked down upon. |
|
3511 |
contemptible |
If you feel that someone or something is contemptible |
a contemptible person |
3512 |
contemptuous |
A contemptuous person is someone who shows contempt or a lack of respect. |
|
3513 |
contend |
If you contend that something is true |
The government contends that he is fundamentalist. |
3514 |
contended |
The past tense and past participle of contend. |
|
3515 |
contender |
A contender is a person who competes with others. |
|
3516 |
contenders |
The plural form of contender; more than one (kind of) contender. |
|
3517 |
contending |
The present participle of contend. |
|
3518 |
contends |
The third-person singular form of contend. |
|
3519 |
content |
The contents of a container |
A couple of green plastic bags had torn open, and the contents had spilled out onto the floor.; Scientists examined the contents of the dead bird's stomach.; The students were generally happy with the course content and the instructor.; More writing could improve students' content knowledge as well as their writing skills. |
3520 |
contented |
The past tense and past participle of content. |
|
3521 |
contenting |
The present participle of content. |
|
3522 |
contention |
A contention is a major disagreement. |
The road was a point of contention. |
3523 |
contentions |
The plural form of contention; more than one (kind of) contention. |
|
3524 |
contentious |
If something is contentious |
|
3525 |
contentment |
Contentment is a feeling of being happy and satisfied. |
The mother sighed with contentment when she held her baby. |
3526 |
contentments |
The plural form of contentment; more than one (kind of) contentment. |
|
3527 |
contents |
The plural form of content; more than one (kind of) content. |
|
3528 |
contest |
A contest is where people do a quiz or play a game to win a prize. |
He took part in the contest as he wanted to win the first prize. |
3529 |
contestable |
If something is contestable |
|
3530 |
contestant |
A contestant is a person who participates in a contest. |
|
3531 |
contestants |
The plural form of contestant; more than one (kind of) contestant. |
|
3532 |
contested |
The past tense and past participle of contest. |
|
3533 |
contesting |
The present participle of contest. |
|
3534 |
contests |
The plural form of contest; more than one (kind of) contest. |
|
3535 |
context |
Something's context is the situation that it happens in. |
Sometime, we can't read someone's writing, but the message can be understood in context because human readers use their knowledge of language and the world to help us.; The actions of a business cannot be fully understood except in the context of a particular organisation. |
3536 |
contexts |
The plural form of context; more than one (kind of) context. |
|
3537 |
contextualise |
If you contextualise something |
|
3538 |
contextualised |
The past tense and past participle of contextualise. |
|
3539 |
contextualises |
The third-person singular form of contextualise. |
|
3540 |
contextualising |
The present participle of contextualise. |
|
3541 |
contextualize |
If you contextualize something |
|
3542 |
contextualized |
The past tense and past participle of contextualize. |
|
3543 |
contextualizes |
The third-person singular form of contextualize. |
|
3544 |
contextualizing |
The present participle of contextualize. |
|
3545 |
contiguous |
If something is contiguous |
|
3546 |
contiguously |
If something is done contiguously |
He contiguously robbed banks. |
3547 |
continent |
A continent is a big piece of land that is partially or fully surrounded by water and some islands. |
The seven continents of the world are Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America. |
3548 |
continents |
The plural form of continent; more than one (kind of) continent. |
|
3549 |
contingent |
A quota of troops. |
|
3550 |
contingents |
The plural form of contingent; more than one (kind of) contingent. |
|
3551 |
continua |
The plural form of continuum; more than one (kind of) continuum. |
|
3552 |
continual |
A continual state or situation happens over a period of time without stop. |
The university was in a process of continual change. |
3553 |
continuation |
Continuation is the act of carrying something on or keeping it going. |
The continuation of the project depends on funding. |
3554 |
continuations |
The plural form of continuation; more than one (kind of) continuation. |
|
3555 |
continue |
If something continues |
Even though he has died, we will continue the good work he did helping children.; We expect that the problems will continue until 8 November, when we get the new computer. |
3556 |
continued |
The past tense and past participle of continue. |
|
3557 |
continues |
The third-person singular form of continue. |
|
3558 |
continuing |
The present participle of continue. |
|
3559 |
continuities |
The plural form of continuity; more than one (kind of) continuity. |
|
3560 |
continuity |
Continuity is the lack of interruption between two things. |
|
3561 |
continuous |
Something that is continuous happens without stopping. |
The water flowed through the pipe continuously. |
3562 |
continuously |
If something is done continuously |
|
3563 |
continuum |
A continuum is a continuous sequence of a group of things where adjacent parts are not noticeably different and the extremes are quite distinct. |
|
3564 |
continuums |
The plural form of continuum; more than one (kind of) continuum. |
|
3565 |
contort |
If you contort something |
|
3566 |
contorted |
The past tense and past participle of contort. |
|
3567 |
contorting |
The present participle of contort. |
|
3568 |
contorts |
The third-person singular form of contort. |
|
3569 |
contour |
Contour is the outline of a shape. |
He liked the contour of her body. |
3570 |
contoured |
The past tense and past participle of contour. |
|
3571 |
contouring |
The present participle of contour. |
|
3572 |
contours |
The plural form of contour; more than one (kind of) contour. |
|
3573 |
contra |
against; in opposition or contrast to |
Consider the problems of the nurse contra those of the doctor. |
3574 |
contraband |
Contraband is goods that are illicit or illegal to have. |
The border police found contraband in the suitcase.; The contraband cigarettes were selling at half the official price. |
3575 |
contrabasses |
The plural form of contrabass; more than one (kind of) contrabass. |
|
3576 |
contrabassoon |
A contrabassoon is a bigger version of a bassoon that plays at a lower pitch. |
The orchestra has two Amati contrabassoons. |
3577 |
contrabassoonist |
A contrabassoonist is a person who plays the contrabassoon. |
|
3578 |
contrabassoonists |
The plural form of contrabassoonist; more than one (kind of) contrabassoonist. |
|
3579 |
contrabassoons |
The plural form of contrabassoon; more than one (kind of) contrabassoon. |
|
3580 |
contraceptive |
A contraceptive item is something that prevents pregnancy. |
|
3581 |
contraceptives |
The plural form of contraceptive; more than one (kind of) contraceptive. |
|
3582 |
contract |
A contract is a legal agreement to trade goods |
If you would just sign this contract, the car will be yours.; In Japan, most worker's employment contracts last until the age of sixty.; My father's employment contract is for forty years.; You must look over the contract before you sign it. |
3583 |
contracted |
The past tense and past participle of contract. |
|
3584 |
contracting |
The present participle of contract. |
|
3585 |
contraction |
A contraction is when something pulls together and gets smaller. It is the act of contracting. |
The cold weather made the bridge contract and break. |
3586 |
contractions |
The plural form of contraction; more than one (kind of) contraction. |
|
3587 |
contracts |
The plural form of contract; more than one (kind of) contract. |
|
3588 |
contractual |
If something is contractual |
|
3589 |
contractualise |
If you contractualise something |
|
3590 |
contractualised |
The past tense and past participle of contractualise. |
|
3591 |
contractualises |
The third-person singular form of contractualise. |
|
3592 |
contractualising |
The present participle of contractualise. |
|
3593 |
contractualized |
The past tense and past participle of contractualize. |
|
3594 |
contractualizing |
The present participle of contractualize. |
|
3595 |
contractuals |
The plural form of contractual; more than one (kind of) contractual. |
|
3596 |
contradicted |
The past tense and past participle of contradict. |
|
3597 |
contradiction |
A contradiction is the act of contradicting. |
He says that he was not there that night: that was a contradiction of his previous statement. |
3598 |
contradictions |
The plural form of contradiction; more than one (kind of) contradiction. |
|
3599 |
contradicts |
The third-person singular form of contradict. |
|
3600 |
contraindicate |
If a doctor contraindicates |
|
3601 |
contraindicated |
The past tense and past participle of contraindicate. |
|
3602 |
contraindicates |
The third-person singular form of contraindicate. |
|
3603 |
contraindicating |
The present participle of contraindicate. |
|
3604 |
contranym |
A contranym is a word with two different meanings |
|
3605 |
contranyms |
The plural form of contranym; more than one (kind of) contranym. |
|
3606 |
contraption |
A contraption is any kind of machine or mechanical device |
The scientist finished his contraption in time for the science fair. |
3607 |
contraptions |
The plural form of contraption; more than one (kind of) contraption. |
|
3608 |
contrary |
If an act or idea is contrary to something |
The president's actions are contrary to the constitution and therefore illegal. |
3609 |
contras |
The plural form of contra; more than one (kind of) contra. |
|
3610 |
contrast |
Contrasts are the differences you find when you compare something or someone. |
When comparing English and Japanese, there are many contrasts but also a large number of similarities.; Married life is a sharp contrast to the life of a single person. |
3611 |
contrasts |
The plural form of contrast; more than one (kind of) contrast. |
|
3612 |
contravene |
If you contravene a rule or law |
|
3613 |
contravened |
The past tense and past participle of contravene. |
|
3614 |
contravenes |
The third-person singular form of contravene. |
|
3615 |
contravening |
The present participle of contravene. |
|
3616 |
contribute |
If x contributes to y |
Unusually warm temperatures may have significantly contributed to the amount of rain we've had.; There are a lot of factors that are contributing to the strong economy.; Staff writer Karlyn Barker contributed to this report.; This information contributes to our understanding of the problem.; Reduced rainfall may have contributed to the decline of the Mayan civilization. |
3617 |
contributed |
The past tense and past participle of contribute. |
|
3618 |
contributes |
The third-person singular form of contribute. |
|
3619 |
contributing |
The present participle of contribute. |
|
3620 |
contribution |
A contribution is something that you give or add. |
Technology to reduce pollution could make a significant contribution to the solution.; Some of his most important early contributions were his detailed descriptions and illustrations.; Their contribution in October has been revised down from £300million to the same level. |
3621 |
contributions |
The plural form of contribution; more than one (kind of) contribution. |
|
3622 |
contributor |
A contributor is a person who donates money to a charity or a cause. |
I am a contributor to Red Cross. |
3623 |
contributors |
The plural form of contributor; more than one (kind of) contributor. |
|
3624 |
contributory |
If something is contributory |
|
3625 |
contrite |
If you feel contrite |
|
3626 |
contrived |
The past tense and past participle of contrive. |
|
3627 |
contrives |
The third-person singular form of contrive. |
|
3628 |
contriving |
The present participle of contrive. |
|
3629 |
control |
If you have control over someone or something |
He should try to take control and tell the other handlers what to do.; Driving in the rain, he had lost control on the wet surface and spun off the road.; The country fell under the direct control of the army.; They are trying to keep tighter control over spending.; The government will demand improved pollution control systems for all factories.; Most companies devote some resources to quality control and product testing.; Unless birth control methods are used, sooner or later the woman is likely to get pregnant.; The continuing Soviet desire for arms control led to a SALT II treaty.; The brain's control systems tend to decline with age so that, for instance, our balance gets less good.; The experimental group took the medicine while the control group took a sugar pill.; Suddenly the airplane went out of control and started diving. |
3630 |
controlled |
The past tense and past participle of control. |
|
3631 |
controller |
A controller is something or someone that controls. |
Have you seen the video game controller? |
3632 |
controllers |
The plural form of controller; more than one (kind of) controller. |
|
3633 |
controls |
The plural form of control; more than one (kind of) control. |
|
3634 |
contronym |
A contronym is a word with two different meanings |
|
3635 |
contronyms |
The plural form of contronym; more than one (kind of) contronym. |
|
3636 |
controversial |
Something that is causing debate |
The latest book about UFOs has been very controversial.; "La Traviata" was more controversial in its day than "Aida".; Brangelina is the most controversial couple in Hollywood. |
3637 |
controversies |
The plural form of controversy; more than one (kind of) controversy. |
There are many controversies surrounding religion and politics. |
3638 |
controversy |
When there is a controversy about something |
There's a controversy about whether cars should be allowed to drive in this part of the city.; Newspapers love to write about controversies. |
3639 |
contumacious |
A contumacious person is someone who is disobedient or rebellious. |
|
3640 |
contusion |
A contusion is a bruise that is caused by broken blood vessels. |
|
3641 |
contusions |
The plural form of contusion; more than one (kind of) contusion. |
|
3642 |
conundra |
The plural form of conundrum; more than one (kind of) conundrum. |
|
3643 |
conundrum |
A conundrum is a difficult question or riddle. |
|
3644 |
conundrums |
The plural form of conundrum; more than one (kind of) conundrum. |
|
3645 |
convalesce |
If you convalesce from a sickness |
|
3646 |
convalesced |
The past tense and past participle of convalesce. |
|
3647 |
convalesces |
The third-person singular form of convalesce. |
|
3648 |
convalescing |
The present participle of convalesce. |
|
3649 |
convene |
If people convene |
|
3650 |
convened |
The past tense and past participle of convene. |
|
3651 |
convenes |
The third-person singular form of convene. |
|
3652 |
convenience |
Convenience is the quality of being easy to get and use. |
The shop has a free car park for the convenience of its guests.; We'll pick up some milk at the convenience store on the corner. |
3653 |
conveniences |
The plural form of convenience; more than one (kind of) convenience. |
|
3654 |
convenient |
If something is convenient |
Living here is so convenient. There's a supermarket right across the street, and a train station just a 2 minute walk away.; It's more convenient to drive than it is to walk.; This is the most convenient route to take. |
3655 |
conveniently |
If something is done conveniently |
|
3656 |
convening |
The present participle of convene. |
|
3657 |
convent |
A convent is a community of nuns that live together under strict religious rules and vows. |
|
3658 |
convention |
A convention is a large meeting of a specific group or for a specific purpose. |
There's a doctor's convention in town this week and all the hotels are full.; The garden show will be at the convention centre. |
3659 |
conventional |
Something that is conventional is what is generally done |
The conventional temperature is at 22C.; The train runs on conventional rails.; I prefer more conventional clothing. |
3660 |
conventions |
The plural form of convention; more than one (kind of) convention. |
|
3661 |
convents |
The plural form of convent; more than one (kind of) convent. |
|
3662 |
converge |
If two or more objects approach each other |
The mountains converge into a single ridge. |
3663 |
converged |
The past tense and past participle of converge. |
|
3664 |
convergent |
If two things are convergent they are close and moving closer. |
Convergent plate boundary earthquakes are among the worst. |
3665 |
controlling |
The present participle of control. |
Roger has been controlling his anger much better since he started seeing a therapist. |
3666 |
controllable |
If something is controllable it can be directed or commanded. |
|
3667 |
contrive |
If you contrive something |
|
3668 |
contrasting |
The present participle of contrast. |
|
3669 |
contrasted |
The past tense and past participle of contrast. |
|
3670 |
contradicting |
The present participle of contradict. |
|
3671 |
contradict |
If you contradict something |
|
3672 |
contractualizes |
The third-person singular form of contractualize. |
|
3673 |
contractualize |
If you contractualize something |
|
3674 |
contractors |
The plural form of contractor; more than one (kind of) contractor. |
|
3675 |
contractor |
A contractor is a person or company that is hired via a business contract to provide services or materials. |
|
3676 |
contrabass |
Contrabass a big stringed instrument that is bigger than the cello. |
|
3677 |
converges |
The third-person singular form of converge. |
|
3678 |
converging |
The present participle of converge. |
|
3679 |
conversant |
If someone is conversant with doing something |
|
3680 |
conversation |
A conversation is when two or more people are talking informally. |
I had a really interesting conversation at work about how to improve things.; She is very good at making conversation with people she meets. |
3681 |
conversationalist |
A conversationalist is a person who has conversations. |
|
3682 |
conversationalists |
The plural form of conversationalist; more than one (kind of) conversationalist. |
|
3683 |
conversations |
The plural form of conversation; more than one (kind of) conversation. |
I don't know him well but I've had a few conversations with him. |
3684 |
converse |
When you converse |
|
3685 |
conversed |
The past tense and past participle of converse. |
We conversed for hours about politics. |
3686 |
conversely |
Conversely is used to say that one idea is the opposite of the other idea. |
The over-confident driver may drive too fast. Conversely the under-confident person may also cause problems by driving too slowly. |
3687 |
converses |
The third-person singular form of converse. |
|
3688 |
conversing |
The present participle of converse. |
I like conversing with you because I like to hear your opinions. |
3689 |
conversion |
Conversion is the act or process of changing from one form to another. |
|
3690 |
conversions |
The plural form of conversion; more than one (kind of) conversion. |
|
3691 |
convert |
If you convert something |
They wanted to convert the room into a study.; The factory was powered originally by water, then converted to steam in 1811.; The electric engine is extremely efficient at converting electrical energy into movement. |
3692 |
converted |
The past tense and past participle of convert. |
|
3693 |
converter |
A converter is something that converts one object into another object. |
|
3694 |
converters |
The plural form of converter; more than one (kind of) converter. |
|
3695 |
converting |
The present participle of convert. |
|
3696 |
converts |
The third-person singular form of convert. |
|
3697 |
convex |
If the surface of something is convex |
|
3698 |
convey |
If somebody conveys something |
The ship conveyed the goods. |
3699 |
conveyable |
If something is conveyable |
The telephone call we got was conveyable between the child and his parents. |
3700 |
conveyance |
A conveyance is an act of conveying something. |
|
3701 |
conveyances |
The plural form of conveyance; more than one (kind of) conveyance. |
|
3702 |
conveyed |
The past tense and past participle of convey. |
|
3703 |
conveying |
The present participle of convey. |
|
3704 |
conveyor |
A conveyor is a person or a thing that conveys |
|
3705 |
conveyor belt |
A conveyor belt is a continuous flexible band moved by a series of rollers to transport objects or material from one place to another. |
|
3706 |
conveyor belts |
The plural form of conveyor belt; more than one (kind of) conveyor belt. |
|
3707 |
conveyors |
The plural form of conveyor; more than one (kind of) conveyor. |
|
3708 |
conveys |
The third-person singular form of convey. |
|
3709 |
convict |
If a judge or a jury convicts someone |
If he is convicted of all charges, he is facing between eight and 25 years in prison. |
3710 |
convicted |
The past tense and past participle of convict. |
|
3711 |
convicting |
The present participle of convict. |
|
3712 |
conviction |
A conviction is when a court finds a person guilty of doing a crime. |
There was a conviction in his case, so he went to jail. |
3713 |
convictions |
The plural form of conviction; more than one (kind of) conviction. |
|
3714 |
convicts |
The third-person singular form of convict. |
|
3715 |
convince |
To make someone believe |
We have to convince her that the world is a sphere. |
3716 |
convinced |
The past tense and past participle of convince. |
|
3717 |
convinces |
The third-person singular form of convince. |
|
3718 |
convincing |
The present participle of convince. |
|
3719 |
convincingly |
If something is done convincingly |
|
3720 |
convoke |
If a group of people convoke |
|
3721 |
convoked |
The past tense and past participle of convoke. |
|
3722 |
convokes |
The third-person singular form of convoke. |
|
3723 |
convoking |
The present participle of convoke. |
|
3724 |
convoy |
A convoy is a group of vehicles that travels together for safety |
The presidential convoy. |
3725 |
convoyed |
The past tense and past participle of convoy. |
|
3726 |
convoying |
The present participle of convoy. |
|
3727 |
convoys |
The plural form of convoy; more than one (kind of) convoy. |
|
3728 |
convulse |
If you convulse something |
He was convulsed with laughter at the movie. |
3729 |
convulsed |
The past tense and past participle of convulse. |
|
3730 |
convulses |
The third-person singular form of convulse. |
|
3731 |
convulsing |
The present participle of convulse. |
|
3732 |
convulsion |
A convulsion is when someone's muscles contract very hard without the person wanting it. |
Ow, my arm is having a convulsion! It's so tense and I can't relax it! |
3733 |
convulsions |
The plural form of convulsion; more than one (kind of) convulsion. |
|
3734 |
cook |
To bake or boil |
Darren will cook dinner today. |
3735 |
cookbook |
A cookbook is a recipe book for cooking food. |
The cookbook taught me how to make pancakes. |
3736 |
cookbooks |
The plural form of cookbook; more than one (kind of) cookbook. |
|
3737 |
cooked |
When food is cooked |
|
3738 |
cooker |
A cooker is a stove |
We bought a new gas cooker. |
3739 |
cookeries |
The plural form of cookery; more than one (kind of) cookery. |
|
3740 |
cookers |
The plural form of cooker; more than one (kind of) cooker. |
|
3741 |
cookery |
Cookery is the practice of preparing and cooking food. |
|
3742 |
cookie |
A cookie is a small baked cake. It is usually round and flat. Cookies are sweet. |
When I want to have something sweet, I'll usually eat a cookie. |
3743 |
cookiecutter sharks |
The plural form of cookiecutter shark; more than one (kind of) cookiecutter shark. |
|
3744 |
cooking |
Cooking is the action of using heat to prepare food. The most common sources of heat are stoves |
The school teaches the secrets of French cooking.; He also grew up with his family's love of good cooking. |
3745 |
cooks |
The third-person singular form of cook. |
|
3746 |
cool |
If something is cool |
It's hard to keep the house nice and cool on a hot summer's day.; The air was cool, so he put on his jacket. |
3747 |
cool as a cucumber |
If a person is as cool as a cucumber |
Even during the elections, Josh was as cool as a cucumber. |
3748 |
coolant |
A coolant is a fluid that is used to cool an object. |
|
3749 |
coolants |
The plural form of coolant; more than one (kind of) coolant. |
|
3750 |
cooled |
The past tense and past participle of cool. |
|
3751 |
cooler |
A cooler is a box that is used with ice to help keep things cold. |
Pack all of the soda into the cooler; we wouldn't want it to get flat. |
3752 |
coolers |
The plural form of cooler; more than one (kind of) cooler. |
|
3753 |
coolest |
The superlative form of cool; most cool. |
|
3754 |
cooling |
The present participle of cool. |
|
3755 |
cools |
The third-person singular form of cool. |
Blowing on soup cools it down. |
3756 |
coop |
A coop is an enclosure or cage for small animals. |
|
3757 |
cooped |
The past tense and past participle of coop. |
|
3758 |
cooper |
A cooper is someone who fixes barrels and tubs. |
|
3759 |
cooperate |
If people cooperate |
|
3760 |
cooperated |
The past tense and past participle of cooperate. |
|
3761 |
cooperates |
The third-person singular form of cooperate. |
|
3762 |
cooperating |
The present participle of cooperate. |
|
3763 |
cooperation |
Cooperation is the act of working together to achieve a shared goal. |
The project succeeded because of the cooperation between the two teams.; International cooperation is needed to solve global problems like climate change. |
3764 |
cooperations |
The plural form of cooperation; more than one (kind of) cooperation. |
|
3765 |
cooperative |
In a cooperative effort |
Development of the machine became a cooperative effort between university and industry in the UK. |
3766 |
cooperatively |
If something is done cooperatively |
|
3767 |
cooperatives |
The plural form of cooperative; more than one (kind of) cooperative. |
|
3768 |
coopers |
The plural form of cooper; more than one (kind of) cooper. |
|
3769 |
cooping |
The present participle of coop. |
|
3770 |
coops |
The plural form of coop; more than one (kind of) coop. |
|
3771 |
coordinate clause |
A coordinate clause is a group of words with a subject and a verb and it is in coordinate function. |
|
3772 |
coordination |
The ability of the muscles in a body to work together. |
Young children lack the coordination to walk or even to pick up small objects.; Alcohol can affect your balance and coordination. |
3773 |
co-ordination |
Co-ordination is another way of spelling coordination. |
|
3774 |
coordinations |
The plural form of coordination; more than one (kind of) coordination. |
|
3775 |
coos |
The plural form of coo; more than one (kind of) coo. |
|
3776 |
cope |
If you cope with a problem |
She went to a special school and learned the skills needed to cope with her learning differences.; My friends have had a great impact on my ability to cope with this illness.; At work, some people are better at coping with change than other people.; Our phone system can't cope with all the calls we're receiving. |
3777 |
coped |
The past tense and past participle of cope. |
|
3778 |
Copenhagen |
Copenhagen is the capital city of Denmark. |
|
3779 |
copernicium |
Copernicium is a synthetic radioactive element with an atomic number of 112 and symbol Cn. |
|
3780 |
copes |
The third-person singular form of cope. |
|
3781 |
copied |
The past tense and past participle of copy. |
|
3782 |
copier |
A short word for photocopier. |
|
3783 |
copiers |
The plural form of copier; more than one (kind of) copier. |
|
3784 |
copies |
The plural form of copy; more than one (kind of) copy. |
I need 100 copies of the form. |
3785 |
coping |
The present participle of cope. |
|
3786 |
copped |
The past tense and past participle of cop. |
|
3787 |
copper |
Copper is a metal that is a red-brown colour. Sometimes coins of small value are made from copper. The symbol for copper is Cu with an atomic number of 29. |
Water comes into our house through copper pipes. |
3788 |
coppers |
The plural form of copper; more than one (kind of) copper. |
My grandpa calls pennies "coppers". |
3789 |
copping |
The present participle of cop. |
|
3790 |
coprolite |
Coprolite is dung that has become a fossil over time. |
|
3791 |
coprolites |
The plural form of coprolite; more than one (kind of) coprolite. |
|
3792 |
cops |
The plural form of cop; more than one (kind of) cop. |
|
3793 |
Coptic Church |
The Coptic Church |
|
3794 |
copulate |
If you copulate |
|
3795 |
copulated |
The past tense and past participle of copulate. |
|
3796 |
copulates |
The third-person singular form of copulate. |
|
3797 |
copulating |
The present participle of copulate. |
|
3798 |
copy |
A copy of something looks or acts like it. |
They took the diamond and replaced it with a cheap copy. |
3799 |
copycat |
A copycat is a person who imitates or plagiarizes other people's work. |
|
3800 |
copycats |
The plural form of copycat; more than one (kind of) copycat. |
|
3801 |
copycatted |
The past tense and past participle of copycat. |
|
3802 |
copycatting |
The present participle of copycat. |
|
3803 |
copying |
The present participle of copy. |
|
3804 |
copyist |
A copyist is a person who publishes written copies of manuscripts. |
|
3805 |
copyists |
The plural form of copyist; more than one (kind of) copyist. |
|
3806 |
copyright |
Copyright is the rights given to a creator to protect their work from other uses. |
Star Wars' copyright is held by Lucasfilm. |
3807 |
copyrighted |
The past tense and past participle of copyright. |
|
3808 |
copyrighting |
The present participle of copyright. |
|
3809 |
copyrights |
The plural form of copyright; more than one (kind of) copyright. |
|
3810 |
coral |
Coral is a hard material formed on the bottom of the sea by the skeletons of small creatures. |
|
3811 |
coral snake |
A coral snake is a venomous snake that is black |
It is rare to see coral snakes because they hide most of the time. |
3812 |
coral snakes |
The plural form of coral snake; more than one (kind of) coral snake. |
|
3813 |
corals |
The plural form of coral; more than one (kind of) coral. |
|
3814 |
cord |
A long |
She tied the package with a cord.; Plug this cord into the outlet. |
3815 |
cordage |
Cordage is a set of ropes and cords |
The cordage of the ship stretched during the storm. |
3816 |
cordages |
The plural form of cordage; more than one (kind of) cordage. |
|
3817 |
cordless |
If something is cordless |
|
3818 |
cordon |
A cordon is a line of people or things placed around an area to prevent access. |
|
3819 |
cordoned |
The past tense and past participle of cordon. |
|
3820 |
cordoning |
The present participle of cordon. |
|
3821 |
cordons |
The plural form of cordon; more than one (kind of) cordon. |
|
3822 |
co-producers |
The plural form of co-producer; more than one (kind of) co-producer. |
|
3823 |
co-producer |
A co-producer is someone who produces a project along with one or more other producers. |
|
3824 |
coppices |
The plural form of coppice; more than one (kind of) coppice. |
|
3825 |
coppice |
A coppice forms when a tree is cut down and smaller stems grow all around the cut trunk(s). |
|
3826 |
cop |
A cop is a police officer. |
The cop cited the driver for speeding. |
3827 |
coordinating |
The present participle of coordinate. |
|
3828 |
coordinates |
The plural form of coordinate; more than one (kind of) coordinate. |
|
3829 |
coordinated |
The past tense and past participle of coordinate. |
|
3830 |
coordinate |
Coordinates are a set of numbers that tells others where you are on a map. |
|
3831 |
cookies |
The plural form of cookie; more than one (kind of) cookie. |
|
3832 |
cooing |
The present participle of coo. |
|
3833 |
cooed |
The past tense and past participle of coo. |
|
3834 |
coo |
A dove's or pigeon's coo is the murmuring sound that it makes. |
|
3835 |
convoluting |
The present participle of convolute. |
|
3836 |
convolutes |
The third-person singular form of convolute. |
|
3837 |
convoluted |
The past tense and past participle of convolute. |
|
3838 |
convolute |
If you convolute something |
|
3839 |
cords |
The plural form of cord; more than one (kind of) cord. |
|
3840 |
core |
The core is the centre part of something. |
I bit into the apple core and spit out the seeds.; The ideas in it still form the core of the government's economic plan.; A core group of fans follow the team to every game.; I was shaken to the core when I heard the terrible news. |
3841 |
cored |
The past tense and past participle of core. |
|
3842 |
cores |
The plural form of core; more than one (kind of) core. |
|
3843 |
corgi |
A corgi is a small dog with short legs and a short tail. |
There is a very thin corgi. |
3844 |
corgis |
The plural form of corgi; more than one (kind of) corgi. |
|
3845 |
corgwn |
The plural form of corgi; more than one (kind of) corgi. |
|
3846 |
coriander |
Coriander is a herb. The parts of the plant that are most often used in cooking are the leaves and the seeds. |
|
3847 |
coring |
The present participle of core. |
|
3848 |
cork |
A cork is a small |
I took the cork out of the wine bottle with a corkscrew. |
3849 |
corked |
The past tense and past participle of cork. |
|
3850 |
corking |
The present participle of cork. |
|
3851 |
corks |
The plural form of cork; more than one (kind of) cork. |
|
3852 |
corn |
Corn is a kind of grain |
We will be eating corn tomorrow. |
3853 |
corn dog |
A corn dog is a hot dog covered by batter and deep fried. |
|
3854 |
corn dogs |
The plural form of corn dog; more than one (kind of) corn dog. |
|
3855 |
cornball |
A cornball is an unsophisticated person. |
|
3856 |
cornballs |
The plural form of cornball; more than one (kind of) cornball. |
|
3857 |
corndog |
Corndog is another way of spelling corn dog. |
|
3858 |
corndogs |
Corndogs is another way of spelling corn dogs. |
|
3859 |
cornea |
The cornea is a transparent layer on the front part of the eye. |
|
3860 |
corneas |
The plural form of cornea; more than one (kind of) cornea. |
|
3861 |
corneous |
If something is corneous |
|
3862 |
corner |
A corner is the place where two lines or edges meet. |
They live on the corner of Main Street and Dundas.; Just put it on the table in the corner of the room. |
3863 |
corner the market |
If you corner the market |
They've more or less cornered the fast-food market – they're in every big city in the country. |
3864 |
cornered |
The past tense and past participle of corner. |
|
3865 |
cornering |
The present participle of corner. |
|
3866 |
corners |
The plural form of corner; more than one (kind of) corner. |
|
3867 |
cornice |
A cornice is a decorative horizontal molding. |
|
3868 |
cornices |
The plural form of cornice; more than one (kind of) cornice. |
|
3869 |
cornichon |
Cornichon is a pickled cucumber. |
|
3870 |
cornichons |
The plural form of cornichon; more than one (kind of) cornichon. |
|
3871 |
cornier |
The comparative form of corny; more corny. |
|
3872 |
corniest |
The superlative form of corny; most corny. |
|
3873 |
Cornish |
Cornish is a language of Cornwall. |
|
3874 |
cornmeal |
Cornmeal is a dried corn ground to a coarse meal. |
|
3875 |
cornmeals |
The plural form of cornmeal; more than one (kind of) cornmeal. |
|
3876 |
corns |
The plural form of corn; more than one (kind of) corn. |
|
3877 |
cornucopia |
A cornucopia of something is a plentiful supply of it. |
|
3878 |
cornucopias |
The plural form of cornucopia; more than one (kind of) cornucopia. |
|
3879 |
corny |
If something is corny |
The movie was okay, but the love scene was really corny.; He sent a bouquet of twelve red roses and a card: "Roses are red, Violets are blue, Sugar is sweet, And so are you." How corny is that! |
3880 |
corolla |
A corolla is the petals of a flower that encloses the reproductive organ or the flower. |
|
3881 |
corollae |
The plural form of corolla; more than one (kind of) corolla. |
|
3882 |
corollas |
The plural form of corolla; more than one (kind of) corolla. |
|
3883 |
coronate |
If you coronate a person |
|
3884 |
coronated |
The past tense and past participle of coronate. |
|
3885 |
coronates |
The third-person singular form of coronate. |
|
3886 |
coronating |
The present participle of coronate. |
|
3887 |
coronation |
Coronation is the ceremony of crowning a king or queen. |
|
3888 |
coronations |
The plural form of coronation; more than one (kind of) coronation. |
|
3889 |
coronavirus |
Coronavirus is a member of a group of RNA viruses that cause a variety of diseases in humans and animals. |
|
3890 |
coronaviruses |
The plural form of coronavirus; more than one (kind of) coronavirus. |
|
3891 |
coroner |
A coroner is an official who inquests into unnatural deaths. |
|
3892 |
coroners |
The plural form of coroner; more than one (kind of) coroner. |
|
3893 |
corpora |
The plural form of corpus; more than one (kind of) corpus. |
|
3894 |
corporal |
A corporal is someone with a military rank below sergeant and above private. |
The corporal instructed the soldiers to clean their equipment. |
3895 |
corporals |
The plural form of corporal; more than one (kind of) corporal. |
|
3896 |
corporate |
Corporate finance |
We have accounts for both individual and corporate clients.; There is a big difference between local managers and corporate leaders.; There is a trend in large corporate structures to remove layers of management. |
3897 |
corporate officer |
A corporate officer refers to any job in a corporation or company |
|
3898 |
corporate officers |
The plural form of corporate officer; more than one (kind of) corporate officer. |
|
3899 |
corporates |
The plural form of corporate; more than one (kind of) corporate. |
|
3900 |
corporation |
A corporation is a large company or a group of companies that work together. |
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation is Canada's national radio and TV broadcaster.; The funding will come from government, schools, individuals and corporations. |
3901 |
corporations |
The plural form of corporation; more than one (kind of) corporation. |
|
3902 |
corps |
A corps is an army formation that is made up of two or more divisions. |
|
3903 |
corpse |
A dead body. |
|
3904 |
corpses |
The plural form of corpse; more than one (kind of) corpse. |
|
3905 |
corpulent |
If a person is corpulent |
|
3906 |
corpus |
A corpus is a collection of writings |
|
3907 |
corpuses |
The plural form of corpus; more than one (kind of) corpus. |
|
3908 |
correct |
Something that is correct has no mistakes. |
For question #5, only 5 people got the correct answer. |
3909 |
corrected |
The past tense and past participle of correct. |
|
3910 |
correcting |
The present participle of correct. |
|
3911 |
correction |
Correction is when something is corrected. |
|
3912 |
corrections |
The plural form of correction; more than one (kind of) correction. |
|
3913 |
correctly |
If you do something correctly |
|
3914 |
correctness |
Correctness is the state or quality of being correct. |
|
3915 |
corrects |
The third-person singular form of correct. |
|
3916 |
correlate |
If something correlates with another |
|
3917 |
correlated |
The past tense and past participle of correlate. |
|
3918 |
correlates |
The third-person singular form of correlate. |
|
3919 |
correlating |
The present participle of correlate. |
|
3920 |
correlation |
Correlation is a measure of the linear relationship between two random variables. If the correlation is higher than zero |
|
3921 |
correlation does not imply causation |
A rule of logic that states that though two events happen at the same time |
To say that because I drank Pepsi and I got diabetes the Pepsi caused the diabetes does not make sense because correlation does not imply causation. |
3922 |
correlations |
The plural form of correlation; more than one (kind of) correlation. |
|
3923 |
correspond |
If x corresponds to y |
The current situation in Sri Lanka corresponds closely to the situation in Thailand in 1982.; Check that this number corresponds with the one on the document. |
3924 |
corresponded |
The past tense and past participle of correspond. |
|
3925 |
correspondence |
If two people are in correspondence |
My brother and I have been in correspondence over what to do for my elderly father. |
3926 |
correspondences |
The plural form of correspondence; more than one (kind of) correspondence. |
|
3927 |
correspondent |
A correspondent is a journalist who is hired to report for a newspaper or any other broadcasting organization. |
|
3928 |
correspondents |
The plural form of correspondent; more than one (kind of) correspondent. |
|
3929 |
corresponding |
The present participle of correspond. |
|
3930 |
corresponds |
The third-person singular form of correspond. |
|
3931 |
corridor |
A corridor is a narrow hall with rooms that branch off of it. |
The corridor in the hospital has many rooms leading off of it. |
3932 |
corridors |
The plural form of corridor; more than one (kind of) corridor. |
|
3933 |
corroborate |
If you corroborate a story or idea |
Who could corroborate existence of a supernatural god? |
3934 |
corroborated |
The past tense and past participle of corroborate. |
|
3935 |
corroborates |
The third-person singular form of corroborate. |
|
3936 |
corroborating |
The present participle of corroborate. |
|
3937 |
corrode |
If something corrodes |
Due to the prolonged exposure to acid rain, the metal and limestone started to corrode. |
3938 |
corroded |
The past tense and past participle of corrode. |
|
3939 |
corrodes |
The third-person singular form of corrode. |
|
3940 |
corroding |
The present participle of corrode. |
|
3941 |
corrosion |
Corrosion is the breakdown of materials due to chemical reactions. |
Painting an aircraft is a way to prevent corrosion. |
3942 |
corrosions |
The plural form of corrosion; more than one (kind of) corrosion. |
|
3943 |
corrosive |
If something is corrosive |
Hydrochloric acid is a corrosive substance. |
3944 |
corrugate |
If you corrugate something |
|
3945 |
corrugated |
The past tense and past participle of corrugate. |
|
3946 |
corrugates |
The third-person singular form of corrugate. |
|
3947 |
corrugating |
The present participle of corrugate. |
|
3948 |
corrupt |
If someone is corrupt |
The Government here is corrupt, so we'll move to escape them. |
3949 |
corruptable |
Someone that is corruptable can be bribed. |
There's a challenge in finding judges and politicians that are not easily corruptible. |
3950 |
corrupted |
The past tense and past participle of corrupt. |
|
3951 |
corruptible |
Someone that is corruptible can be bribed. |
There's a challenge in finding judges and politicians that are not easily corruptible. |
3952 |
corrupting |
The present participle of corrupt. |
|
3953 |
corruption |
Corruption is the improper use of power to benefit yourself. |
The corruption among police increased when their pay was cut. |
3954 |
corruptions |
The plural form of corruption; more than one (kind of) corruption. |
|
3955 |
corrupts |
The third-person singular form of corrupt. |
|
3956 |
corsage |
A corsage is a small bouquet of flowers that a woman pins on her dress or wears around her wrist for a formal occasion. |
|
3957 |
corsages |
The plural form of corsage; more than one (kind of) corsage. |
|
3958 |
corset |
A corset is a tight underwear for women that hold their waist |
|
3959 |
corsets |
The plural form of corset; more than one (kind of) corset. |
|
3960 |
cortege |
A cortege is a ceremonial procession |
|
3961 |
corteges |
The plural form of cortege; more than one (kind of) cortege. |
|
3962 |
corundum |
Corundum is an extremely hard mineral that is used as an abrasive. |
Sapphire and ruby are varieties of corundum. |
3963 |
corundums |
The plural form of corundum; more than one (kind of) corundum. |
|
3964 |
cos |
Cos is a kind of lettuce with long |
|
3965 |
coses |
The plural form of cos; more than one (kind of) cos. |
|
3966 |
cosier |
The comparative form of cosy; more cosy. |
|
3967 |
cosies |
The plural form of cosy; more than one (kind of) cosy. |
|
3968 |
cosiest |
The superlative form of cosy; most cosy. |
|
3969 |
cosign |
If two people cosign a document |
|
3970 |
cosigned |
The past tense and past participle of cosign. |
|
3971 |
cosigning |
The present participle of cosign. |
|
3972 |
cosigns |
The third-person singular form of cosign. |
|
3973 |
cosine |
The cosine is the ratio of the length of the side adjacent to an acute angle to the length of the hypotenuse. |
|
3974 |
cosines |
The plural form of cosine; more than one (kind of) cosine. |
|
3975 |
cosiness |
The cosiness of a place is how cosy it is. |
|
3976 |
cosmetic |
If something is cosmetic |
|
3977 |
cosmetics |
The plural form of cosmetic; more than one (kind of) cosmetic. |
|
3978 |
cosmetologist |
A cosmetologist is someone who provides advice on cosmetics and other beauty treatments. |
|
3979 |
cosmetologists |
The plural form of cosmetologist; more than one (kind of) cosmetologist. |
|
3980 |
cosmetology |
Cosmetology is the science of cosmetics. |
|
3981 |
cosmic |
If something is cosmic |
|
3982 |
cosmologies |
The plural form of cosmology; more than one (kind of) cosmology. |
|
3983 |
cosmologist |
A cosmologist' is a person who studies cosmology. |
|
3984 |
cosmologists |
The plural form of cosmologist; more than one (kind of) cosmologist. |
|
3985 |
cosmology |
Cosmology is the study of the physical universe |
|
3986 |
cosmonaut |
A cosmonaut is an astronaut |
|
3987 |
cosmonauts |
The plural form of cosmonaut; more than one (kind of) cosmonaut. |
|
3988 |
cosmopolitan |
Having a mixture of different cultures. |
|
3989 |
cosmos |
The cosmos is the universe. |
He thought it was the brightest star in the cosmos until he saw a brighter one the next day. |
3990 |
cosmoses |
The plural form of cosmos; more than one (kind of) cosmos. |
|
3991 |
cosset |
If you cosset someone |
|
3992 |
cosseted |
The past tense and past participle of cosset. |
|
3993 |
cosseting |
The present participle of cosset. |
|
3994 |
cossets |
The third-person singular form of cosset. |
|
3995 |
cossetted |
The past tense and past participle of cosset. |
|
3996 |
cossetting |
The present participle of cosset. |
|
3997 |
cost |
The cost of something is the price that a person pays for it. |
What is the cost of the car? |
3998 |
Costa Rica |
Costa Rica is a country in Central America. |
|
3999 |
Costa Rican |
A Costa Rican is a person from Costa Rica. |
|
4000 |
Costa Ricans |
The plural form of Costa Rican; more than one (kind of) Costa Rican. |
|
4001 |
costar |
A costar is an actor who appears on-screen with other actors of equal importance. |
|
4002 |
co-star |
A co-star is an actor who appears on-screen with other actors of equal importance. |
|
4003 |
costared |
The past tense and past participle of costar. |
|
4004 |
co-stared |
The past tense and past participle of co-star. |
|
4005 |
costaring |
The present participle of costar. |
|
4006 |
co-staring |
The present participle of co-star. |
|
4007 |
costars |
The plural form of costar; more than one (kind of) costar. |
|
4008 |
co-stars |
The plural form of co-star; more than one (kind of) co-star. |
|
4009 |
costed |
The past tense and past participle of cost. |
|
4010 |
costing |
The present participle of cost. |
|
4011 |
costings |
The plural form of costing; more than one (kind of) costing. |
|
4012 |
costlier |
The comparative form of costly; more costly. |
|
4013 |
costliest |
The superlative form of costly; most costly. |
|
4014 |
costly |
If something is costly |
|
4015 |
costs |
The plural form of cost; more than one (kind of) cost. |
|
4016 |
costume |
A costume is the clothes you wear that makes you look like someone or something else. |
For Halloween this year I wore a skeleton costume. |
4017 |
costume designer |
A costume designer is someone who comes up with the costume designs for a show. |
Tom and Jerry were the costume designers for the ice show.; Costume designers take art courses to learn their craft. |
4018 |
costume designers |
The plural form of costume designer; more than one (kind of) costume designer. |
|
4019 |
costumed |
The past tense and past participle of costume. |
|
4020 |
costumes |
The plural form of costume; more than one (kind of) costume. |
|
4021 |
costumier |
A costumier is a maker or supplier of theatrical costumes. |
|
4022 |
costumiers |
The plural form of costumier; more than one (kind of) costumier. |
|
4023 |
costuming |
The present participle of costume. |
|
4024 |
cosy |
If a place is cosy |
|
4025 |
cot |
A cot is a simple bed |
|
4026 |
coterminous |
If two things are coterminous |
|
4027 |
cots |
The plural form of cot; more than one (kind of) cot. |
|
4028 |
cottage |
A cottage is a small house |
When we were young, we spent the summers at a cottage on Canoe Lake. |
4029 |
cottages |
The plural form of cottage; more than one (kind of) cottage. |
|
4030 |
cotton |
Cotton is a plant that produces a soft fiber also called cotton. This fiber is used to make fabric. |
My shirt is made of cotton. |
4031 |
cottons |
The plural form of cotton; more than one (kind of) cotton. |
|
4032 |
cotyliform |
If a plant is cotyliform |
|
4033 |
couch |
A soft |
Our pet cat and dog are both sitting down the couch. |
4034 |
couch potato |
A couch potato is a person who sits in front of the TV for a really long time. |
Usually, kids your age are couch potatos, but you are different. Your active kids! |
4035 |
couch potatoes |
The plural form of couch potato; more than one (kind of) couch potato. |
|
4036 |
couches |
The plural form of couch; more than one (kind of) couch. |
|
4037 |
cougar |
A cougar is a kind of mountain lion; Puma concolor. |
|
4038 |
cougars |
The plural form of cougar; more than one (kind of) cougar. |
|
4039 |
cough |
If you cough |
This cold is terrible. I was coughing and sneezing all night.; She coughed to get his attention. |
4040 |
coughed |
The past tense and past participle of cough. |
|
4041 |
coughing |
The present participle of cough. |
|
4042 |
coughs |
The plural form of cough; more than one (kind of) cough. |
|
4043 |
could |
If you could do something |
When I was younger, I could run a five-minute mile. |
4044 |
coulda |
Short for could have. |
I coulda gone shopping, but it's late now. |
4045 |
couldn't |
The negative form of could; could not. |
He couldn't make it to work yesterday because he was sick.; I couldn't believe how rude she was. |
4046 |
coulrophobia |
Coulrophobia is the fear of clowns. |
|
4047 |
council |
A council is a group of people who are chosen or elected to make laws |
Town council is considering a road-widening proposal.; The student council has collected $5,000 to buy new books for the library. |
4048 |
councillor |
A councillor is a member of a council. |
Half of the councillors voted against expanding the metro. |
4049 |
councillors |
The plural form of councillor; more than one (kind of) councillor. |
|
4050 |
councilman |
A councilman is a male member of a council |
|
4051 |
councilmen |
The plural form of councilman; more than one (kind of) councilman. |
|
4052 |
councilor |
A councilor is a member of a council. |
Half of the councilors voted against expanding the metro. |
4053 |
councilors |
The plural form of councilor; more than one (kind of) councilor. |
|
4054 |
councils |
The plural form of council; more than one (kind of) council. |
|
4055 |
counsel |
Counsel is the giving or receiving of advice. |
|
4056 |
counseled |
The past tense and past participle of counsel. |
|
4057 |
counseling |
& (uncountable) If you need counseling |
The boy requires counseling from Mrs Smith. |
4058 |
counselings |
The plural form of counseling; more than one (kind of) counseling. |
|
4059 |
counselled |
The past tense and past participle of counsel. |
|
4060 |
counselling |
& (uncountable) If you need counselling |
The boy requires counseling from Mrs Smith. |
4061 |
counsellings |
The plural form of counselling; more than one (kind of) counselling. |
|
4062 |
counsellor |
A counsellor is a professional who counsels people. |
|
4063 |
counsellors |
The plural form of counsellor; more than one (kind of) counsellor. |
|
4064 |
counselor |
A counselor is a professional who counsels people. |
|
4065 |
counselors |
The plural form of counselor; more than one (kind of) counselor. |
|
4066 |
counsels |
The plural form of counsel; more than one (kind of) counsel. |
|
4067 |
count |
If you count something |
OK kids, first everyone get on the bus, and then we'll count to see that everyone's here.; I counted 43. How many did you get?; I counted up the mistakes and divided by the total.; My daughter can count to twenty by twos. |
4068 |
countable |
If something is countable it can be counted. Also |
|
4069 |
countdown |
A countdown is an act of counting numbers in reverse until it reaches zero. |
The rocket crews are starting their countdown! |
4070 |
countdowns |
The plural form of countdown; more than one (kind of) countdown. |
|
4071 |
counted |
The past tense and past participle of count. |
|
4072 |
countenance |
The countenance of a person is their appearance |
|
4073 |
countenanced |
The past tense and past participle of countenance. |
|
4074 |
countenances |
The plural form of countenance; more than one (kind of) countenance. |
|
4075 |
countenancing |
The present participle of countenance. |
|
4076 |
counter |
A counter is a flat surface to work on |
|
4077 |
counter- |
Counter- is put before a word to mean to be against or opposed to. |
A counterattack is an attack in response to an attack.; If something moves counterclockwise, it moves in the opposite direction that a clock moves. |
4078 |
counteract |
If something counteracts the effects of something else |
Alcohol will counteract the effects of learning. |
4079 |
counteracted |
The past tense and past participle of counteract. |
|
4080 |
counteracting |
The present participle of counteract. |
|
4081 |
counteracts |
The third-person singular form of counteract. |
|
4082 |
counterargue |
If you counterargue with someone |
|
4083 |
counterargued |
The past tense and past participle of counterargue. |
|
4084 |
counterargues |
The third-person singular form of counterargue. |
|
4085 |
counterarguing |
The present participle of counterargue. |
|
4086 |
counterattack |
A counterattack is an attack made in response to another attack. |
|
4087 |
counter-attack |
A counter-attack is an attack made in response to another attack. |
|
4088 |
counterattacked |
The past tense and past participle of counterattack. |
|
4089 |
counter-attacked |
The past tense and past participle of counter-attack. |
|
4090 |
counterattacking |
The present participle of counterattack. |
|
4091 |
counter-attacking |
The present participle of counter-attack. |
|
4092 |
counterattacks |
The plural form of counterattack; more than one (kind of) counterattack. |
|
4093 |
counter-attacks |
The plural form of counter-attack; more than one (kind of) counter-attack. |
|
4094 |
counterclockwise |
If something moves counterclockwise |
|
4095 |
counter-clockwise |
If something moves counter-clockwise |
|
4096 |
countered |
The past tense and past participle of counter. |
|
4097 |
counterfeit |
A counterfeit is a fake made from an original item. |
That Rolex is a counterfeit because it does not have the original company name stamped on the band like they are in real Rolexes. |
4098 |
counterfeited |
The past tense and past participle of counterfeit. |
This pen is counterfeited, it is an imitation. |
4099 |
counterfeiter |
A counterfeiter is a person who makes copies of things |
The police have arrested a gang of counterfeiters that made many false banknotes.; To make such well-imitated paintings, counterfeiters must have very good skills. |
4100 |
counterfeiters |
The plural form of counterfeiter; more than one (kind of) counterfeiter. |
|
4101 |
counterfeiting |
The present participle of counterfeit. |
|
4102 |
counterfeits |
The plural form of counterfeit; more than one (kind of) counterfeit. |
|
4103 |
countering |
The present participle of counter. |
|
4104 |
countermand |
If a person countermands |
|
4105 |
countermanded |
The past tense and past participle of countermand. |
|
4106 |
countermanding |
The present participle of countermand. |
|
4107 |
countermands |
The third-person singular form of countermand. |
|
4108 |
countermeasure |
A countermeasure is an action taken to counteract a danger or threat. |
Chaff and flares are examples of countermeasures. |
4109 |
countermeasures |
The plural form of countermeasure; more than one (kind of) countermeasure. |
|
4110 |
counteroffensive |
A counteroffensive is an attack made in response to a previous offensive |
|
4111 |
counter-offensive |
A counter-offensive is an attack made in response to a previous offensive |
|
4112 |
counteroffensives |
The plural form of counteroffensive; more than one (kind of) counteroffensive. |
|
4113 |
counter-offensives |
The plural form of counter-offensive; more than one (kind of) counter-offensive. |
|
4114 |
counteroffer |
A counteroffer is an offer made against an unacceptable offer. |
|
4115 |
counteroffered |
The past tense and past participle of counteroffer. |
|
4116 |
counteroffering |
The present participle of counteroffer. |
|
4117 |
counteroffers |
The plural form of counteroffer; more than one (kind of) counteroffer. |
|
4118 |
counterpart |
A counterpart is either of two parts that fit together |
|
4119 |
counterparts |
The plural form of counterpart; more than one (kind of) counterpart. |
|
4120 |
counterplot |
A counterplot is a plot made in opposition to another. |
|
4121 |
counterplots |
The plural form of counterplot; more than one (kind of) counterplot. |
|
4122 |
counterplotted |
The past tense and past participle of counterplot. |
|
4123 |
counterplotting |
The present participle of counterplot. |
|
4124 |
counterproductive |
If something is counterproductive |
|
4125 |
counterproposal |
A counterproposal is a proposal made as an alternative to another proposal. |
|
4126 |
counterproposals |
The plural form of counterproposal; more than one (kind of) counterproposal. |
|
4127 |
counterpropose |
If you counterpropose an idea |
|
4128 |
counterproposed |
The past tense and past participle of counterpropose. |
|
4129 |
counterproposes |
The third-person singular form of counterpropose. |
|
4130 |
counterproposing |
The present participle of counterpropose. |
|
4131 |
counterrevolutionaries |
The plural form of counterrevolutionary; more than one (kind of) counterrevolutionary. |
|
4132 |
counters |
The plural form of counter; more than one (kind of) counter. |
|
4133 |
counterterrorism |
Counterterrorism is the measures taken to combat or reduce terrorist activities. |
|
4134 |
counter-terrorism |
Counter-terrorism is the measures taken to combat or reduce terrorist activities. |
|
4135 |
counterweight |
A counterweight is a heavy mass of often iron or concrete that is used to reduce the amount of work which must be done to effect the raising and lowering of load. |
|
4136 |
counterintuitive |
If something is counterintuitive |
|
4137 |
counterbalancing |
The present participle of counterbalance. |
|
4138 |
counterbalances |
The plural form of counterbalance; more than one (kind of) counterbalance. |
|
4139 |
counterbalanced |
The past tense and past participle of counterbalance. |
|
4140 |
counterbalance |
A counterbalance is a weight that is put in opposition to an equal weight so it keeps that in balance. |
|
4141 |
counterweighted |
The past tense and past participle of counterweight. |
|
4142 |
counterweighting |
The present participle of counterweight. |
|
4143 |
counterweights |
The plural form of counterweight; more than one (kind of) counterweight. |
|
4144 |
countess |
A countess is the wife of a count or earl. |
|
4145 |
countesses |
The plural form of countess; more than one (kind of) countess. |
|
4146 |
counties |
The plural form of county; more than one (kind of) county. |
|
4147 |
counting |
The present participle of count. |
|
4148 |
countless |
If you do something countless times |
There are countless stars in the sky. |
4149 |
countries |
The plural form of country; more than one (kind of) country. |
|
4150 |
country |
A land that is controlled by a government. |
Russia is the largest country in the world. |
4151 |
country bumpkin |
An unsophisticated person from the rural part of a country. |
|
4152 |
country bumpkins |
The plural form of country bumpkin; more than one (kind of) country bumpkin. |
|
4153 |
country club |
A country club is a private club in a rural area that offers recreational sports activities. |
|
4154 |
country clubs |
The plural form of country club; more than one (kind of) country club. |
|
4155 |
country music |
A kind of (mostly American) music started by people who lived far from cities. |
I've been listening to a lot of country music this month. |
4156 |
countryball |
A countryball is a country drawn in the Polandball artstyle |
|
4157 |
countryballs |
The plural form of countryball; more than one (kind of) countryball. |
|
4158 |
countryman |
Your countrymen are people who come from the same country (nation) that you are from. |
My fellow Americans are my countrymen.; The student from Japan wished she could see more of her countrymen. |
4159 |
countrymen |
The plural form of countryman; more than one (kind of) countryman. |
|
4160 |
countryside |
The countryside is the area outside the cities. |
He headed out of town and through the surrounding countryside. |
4161 |
countrysides |
The plural form of countryside; more than one (kind of) countryside. |
|
4162 |
counts |
The third-person singular form of count. |
|
4163 |
county |
A county is an area of land with a local government |
Hampshire County Council has provided £20,000 to furnish the building.; My grandfather lived his whole life in my home county of Sussex. |
4164 |
coup |
A coup is a successful act of achieving something difficult. |
|
4165 |
coupe |
A coupe is a glass that is used to serve desserts or alcohol |
|
4166 |
coupé |
A coupé is a car with two doors. |
|
4167 |
coupes |
The plural form of coupe; more than one (kind of) coupe. |
|
4168 |
coupés |
The plural form of coupé; more than one (kind of) coupé. |
|
4169 |
couple |
A couple is two (2) things that go together. |
Can you lend me a couple of dollars? |
4170 |
coupled |
The past tense and past participle of couple. |
|
4171 |
couples |
The plural form of couple; more than one (kind of) couple. |
|
4172 |
coupling |
A coupling is a device that connects two things together |
|
4173 |
couplings |
The plural form of coupling; more than one (kind of) coupling. |
|
4174 |
coupon |
A coupon is a ticket that gives the holder some abilities or benefits. |
|
4175 |
coupons |
The plural form of coupon; more than one (kind of) coupon. |
|
4176 |
coups |
The plural form of coup; more than one (kind of) coup. |
|
4177 |
courage |
Courage is the quality of not being afraid easily. |
The warrior had great courage. |
4178 |
courageous |
To be courageous is having courage (not being afraid). |
The warrior was very courageous. |
4179 |
courier |
A courier is a person or company that transports goods or documents. |
|
4180 |
couriered |
The past tense and past participle of courier. |
|
4181 |
couriering |
The present participle of courier. |
|
4182 |
couriers |
The plural form of courier; more than one (kind of) courier. |
|
4183 |
course |
In school |
The science course was very difficult. |
4184 |
course of action |
A course of action is a plan to help a person to achieve their goal. |
|
4185 |
coursed |
The past tense and past participle of course. |
|
4186 |
courses |
The plural form of course; more than one (kind of) course. |
|
4187 |
coursing |
The present participle of course. |
|
4188 |
court |
A court is where people are tried for crimes. |
The bad guy goes to court to stand before the judge. |
4189 |
courted |
The past tense and past participle of court. |
|
4190 |
courteous |
A courteous person is someone who shows regard or thought for others. |
|
4191 |
courtesies |
The plural form of courtesy; more than one (kind of) courtesy. |
|
4192 |
courtesy |
Courtesy is beliefs and actions related to being polite and respectful. |
Our teachers treated us with courtesy and kindness. |
4193 |
courtier |
A courtier is a person who helps a king |
The queen summoned her favorite courtier. "Bring me my crown," she said. |
4194 |
courtiers |
The plural form of courtier; more than one (kind of) courtier. |
|
4195 |
courting |
The present participle of court. |
|
4196 |
courts |
The plural form of court; more than one (kind of) court. |
|
4197 |
courtship |
Courtship is the period leading up to mating or marriage. The term can be applied to humans and animals. |
After a long courtship they got married.; Courtship display is a set of behaviours leading up to mating in birds. |
4198 |
courtships |
The plural form of courtship; more than one (kind of) courtship. |
|
4199 |
courtyard |
A courtyard is a space inside a building that is open to the sky. It can be partially or completely surrounded by walls or buildings. |
|
4200 |
courtyards |
The plural form of courtyard; more than one (kind of) courtyard. |
|
4201 |
couscous |
Couscous is a North African food made from crushed wheat. |
|
4202 |
couscouses |
The plural form of couscous; more than one (kind of) couscous. |
|
4203 |
cousin |
Your cousin is the son or daughter of your aunt or uncle. |
Every year at Christmas, I got to play with all my cousins at my grandma's house. |
4204 |
cousins |
The plural form of cousin; more than one (kind of) cousin. |
|
4205 |
couture |
Couture is the production of custom-made clothing. |
|
4206 |
coutures |
The plural form of couture; more than one (kind of) couture. |
|
4207 |
covalent bond |
A covalent bond is a type of chemical bond where two atoms are connected to each other by the sharing of two or more electrons. |
|
4208 |
covalent bonds |
The plural form of covalent bond; more than one (kind of) covalent bond. |
|
4209 |
coven |
A coven is a group of witches. |
|
4210 |
covens |
The plural form of coven; more than one (kind of) coven. |
|
4211 |
cover |
Something that is covering another thing is on top of (or over) the other thing in a way that stops people from seeing it. |
I cover myself in two blankets at night to stay warm.; Remember to cover the pot with a lid while you're cooking something. |
4212 |
coverage |
Coverage is the amount something or someone is covered. |
|
4213 |
covered |
The past tense and past participle of cover. |
|
4214 |
covering |
The present participle of cover. |
|
4215 |
coverings |
The plural form of covering; more than one (kind of) covering. |
|
4216 |
covers |
The third-person singular form of cover. |
|
4217 |
covert |
If something is covert |
|
4218 |
covertly |
If something is done covertly |
|
4219 |
coverts |
The plural form of covert; more than one (kind of) covert. |
|
4220 |
covet |
If you covet something |
Much of the nobility coveted the king's wealth and power. |
4221 |
coveted |
If something is coveted |
The Nobel Prize is the most recognized scientific award, as well as the most coveted. |
4222 |
coveting |
The present participle of covet. |
|
4223 |
covets |
The third-person singular form of covet. |
|
4224 |
coving |
The coving is a concave surface that joins a ceiling and a wall. |
The coving on the old house was very decorative. |
4225 |
covings |
The plural form of coving; more than one (kind of) coving. |
|
4226 |
cow |
A common farm animal |
Milk comes from cows. |
4227 |
cow tipping |
The act of pushing a sleeping cow. |
|
4228 |
coward |
A coward is a person who does not have courage. |
|
4229 |
cowardice |
Someone who shows cowardice is being afraid |
He showed cowardice when he ran away and left his friend to fight the other children. |
4230 |
cowardices |
The plural form of cowardice; more than one (kind of) cowardice. |
|
4231 |
cowardly |
If a person is cowardly |
|
4232 |
cowards |
The plural form of coward; more than one (kind of) coward. |
|
4233 |
cowboy |
A cowboy is a person who rides horses. |
The cowboy got on his horse. |
4234 |
cowboy hat |
A type of hat a cowboy wears |
|
4235 |
cowboy hats |
The plural form of cowboy hat; more than one (kind of) cowboy hat. |
|
4236 |
cower |
If you cower |
The cats cower when the dog walks by. |
4237 |
cowered |
The past tense and past participle of cower. |
|
4238 |
cowering |
The present participle of cower. |
|
4239 |
cowers |
The third-person singular form of cower. |
|
4240 |
cowgirl |
A cowgirl is a woman who takes and herds free-range cattle. |
There were many more cowboys than cowgirls in the American West. |
4241 |
coworker |
A coworker is someone a person works with. |
|
4242 |
co-worker |
A co-worker is someone a person works with. |
|
4243 |
coworkers |
The plural form of coworker; more than one (kind of) coworker. |
|
4244 |
co-workers |
The plural form of co-worker; more than one (kind of) co-worker. |
|
4245 |
cowpuncher |
A cowboy or cowgirl |
|
4246 |
cowpunchers |
The plural form of cowpuncher; more than one (kind of) cowpuncher. |
|
4247 |
cows |
The plural form of cow; more than one (kind of) cow. |
I have two cows on my farm so that I can have fresh milk. |
4248 |
Cox's Bazar |
Cox's Bazar is a district in Bangladesh. |
I live in Cox's Bazar. |
4249 |
coyote |
A coyote is an animal in the wolf family. |
The coyote ran across the field. |
4250 |
coyotes |
The plural form of coyote; more than one (kind of) coyote. |
|
4251 |
coz |
Coz is slang for cousin. |
|
4252 |
cozier |
The comparative form of cozy; more cozy. |
|
4253 |
cozies |
The plural form of cozy; more than one (kind of) cozy. |
|
4254 |
coziest |
The superlative form of cozy; most cozy. |
|
4255 |
coziness |
The coziness of a place is how cozy it is. |
|
4256 |
cozy |
If a place is cozy |
|
4257 |
CPI |
CPI is abbreviation for consumer price index |
|
4258 |
crab |
A crab is a sea animal with a shell and pincers. |
|
4259 |
crab cake |
A crab cake is a breaded cooked crab meat inside of a kind of breaded cake. |
|
4260 |
crab cakes |
The plural form of crab cake; more than one (kind of) crab cake. |
|
4261 |
crabapple |
A crabapple is a kind of apple tree with a small and sour fruit. |
|
4262 |
crabapples |
The plural form of crabapple; more than one (kind of) crabapple. |
|
4263 |
crabbier |
The comparative form of crabby; more crabby. |
|
4264 |
crabbiest |
The superlative form of crabby; most crabby. |
|
4265 |
crabby |
A crabby person is someone who is irritated or annoyed. |
|
4266 |
crabs |
The plural form of crab; more than one (kind of) crab. |
|
4267 |
crack |
When something cracks it breaks along a line |
She cracked an egg and put the inside of the egg into a bowl. |
4268 |
crack cocaine |
Crack cocaine is a drug you can smoke. |
|
4269 |
crack pipe |
A crack pipe is a pipe used to smoke crack cocaine. |
This young man has three different crack pipes. |
4270 |
crack pipes |
The plural form of crack pipe; more than one (kind of) crack pipe. |
|
4271 |
crackdown |
A crackdown is an abrupt and stern measure taken place so as to increase enforcement. |
|
4272 |
crackdowns |
The plural form of crackdown; more than one (kind of) crackdown. |
|
4273 |
cowgirls |
The plural form of cowgirl; more than one (kind of) cowgirl. |
|
4274 |
cowboys |
The plural form of cowboy; more than one (kind of) cowboy. |
|
4275 |
cracked |
The past tense and past participle of crack. |
|
4276 |
cracker |
A dry |
These crackers taste good with cheese. |
4277 |
crackers |
The plural form of cracker; more than one (kind of) cracker. |
|
4278 |
cracking |
The present participle of crack. |
|
4279 |
crackle |
A crackle is a fizzing and popping sound. |
|
4280 |
crackled |
The past tense and past participle of crackle. |
|
4281 |
crackles |
The plural form of crackle; more than one (kind of) crackle. |
|
4282 |
crackling |
Crackling is the crispy skin of roast pork. |
He tasted the crackling for the first time in his life. |
4283 |
cracklings |
The plural form of crackling; more than one (kind of) crackling. |
|
4284 |
crackpot |
A crackpot is someone that is crazy and foolish |
That person must be a crackpot for giving an idea that does not work! |
4285 |
crackpots |
The plural form of crackpot; more than one (kind of) crackpot. |
|
4286 |
cracks |
The third-person singular form of crack. |
|
4287 |
cradle |
A cradle is a bed or cot for a baby. It is usually mounted on rockers. |
|
4288 |
cradled |
The past tense and past participle of cradle. |
|
4289 |
cradles |
The plural form of cradle; more than one (kind of) cradle. |
|
4290 |
cradling |
The present participle of cradle. |
|
4291 |
craft |
When you craft an object |
That craftsman is real good, he can craft out a complicated ship out of a block of wood. |
4292 |
crafted |
The past tense and past participle of craft. |
|
4293 |
craftier |
The comparative form of crafty; more crafty. |
|
4294 |
craftiest |
The superlative form of crafty; most crafty. |
|
4295 |
craftiness |
The craftiness of someone is how crafty they are. |
|
4296 |
crafting |
The present participle of craft. |
|
4297 |
crafts |
The third-person singular form of craft. |
|
4298 |
craftsman |
A craftsman is a person who is highly skilled in a particular craft. |
|
4299 |
craftsmanship |
Craftsmanship is the skill a person has at making things. |
|
4300 |
craftsmanships |
The plural form of craftsmanship; more than one (kind of) craftsmanship. |
|
4301 |
craftsmen |
The plural form of craftsman; more than one (kind of) craftsman. |
|
4302 |
crafty |
Being crafty means to be very clever and skilful |
|
4303 |
crag |
A crag is a steep or rugged cliff or rock. |
|
4304 |
craggier |
The comparative form of craggy; more craggy. |
|
4305 |
craggiest |
The superlative form of craggy; most craggy. |
|
4306 |
craggy |
Something that is craggy is very rough or coarse. |
|
4307 |
crags |
The plural form of crag; more than one (kind of) crag. |
|
4308 |
Craig |
Craig is a male given name. |
|
4309 |
cram |
When you cram |
|
4310 |
crammed |
The past tense and past participle of cram. |
|
4311 |
cramming |
The present participle of cram. |
|
4312 |
cramp |
A cramp is a painful contraction of the muscle that cannot be controlled. |
Quick, save him! He is having muscle cramps and is about to drown in the water! |
4313 |
cramped |
The past tense and past participle of cramp. |
|
4314 |
cramping |
The present participle of cramp. |
|
4315 |
cramps |
The plural form of cramp; more than one (kind of) cramp. |
|
4316 |
crams |
The third-person singular form of cram. |
|
4317 |
crane |
A crane is a kind of bird that has a long neck and legs. |
On our trip to China, we saw a beautiful crane catching fish in the river. |
4318 |
craned |
The past tense and past participle of crane. |
|
4319 |
cranes |
The plural form of crane; more than one (kind of) crane. |
|
4320 |
crania |
The plural form of cranium; more than one (kind of) cranium. |
|
4321 |
cranial |
If something is cranial |
cranial fracture |
4322 |
craning |
The present participle of crane. |
|
4323 |
cranium |
The cranium of the skull is made up of the bones enclosing the brain |
|
4324 |
craniums |
The plural form of cranium; more than one (kind of) cranium. |
|
4325 |
crank |
A crank is a bent piece of an axle or shaft that is used to convert a rotation to a wheel or other mechanical device. |
|
4326 |
cranked |
The past tense and past participle of crank. |
|
4327 |
crankier |
The comparative form of cranky; more cranky. |
|
4328 |
crankiest |
The superlative form of cranky; most cranky. |
|
4329 |
crankiness |
The crankiness of something is how cranky it is. |
|
4330 |
cranking |
The present participle of crank. |
|
4331 |
cranks |
The plural form of crank; more than one (kind of) crank. |
|
4332 |
cranky |
If a machine is cranky |
|
4333 |
crannies |
The plural form of cranny; more than one (kind of) cranny. |
|
4334 |
cranny |
A cranny is a small |
|
4335 |
crap |
An impolite way of saying feces. |
I have to take a crap. |
4336 |
crapped |
The past tense and past participle of crap. |
|
4337 |
crappier |
The comparative form of crappy; more crappy. |
|
4338 |
crappiest |
The superlative form of crappy; most crappy. |
|
4339 |
crapping |
The present participle of crap. |
|
4340 |
crappy |
If something is crappy |
That is such a crappy car.; The referee just made a really crappy call.; The food at this restaurant used to be good but now it's crappy. |
4341 |
craps |
The plural form of crap; more than one (kind of) crap. |
|
4342 |
crash |
A crash is something that happens between things. Something that comes together. |
I saw a horrible crash on my way home. Two cars had hit each other. |
4343 |
crashed |
The third-person singular form of crash. |
|
4344 |
crashes |
The plural form of crash; more than one (kind of) crash. |
|
4345 |
crashing |
The present participle of crash. |
|
4346 |
crass |
If you or your actions are crass |
After of all their suffering, it seemed crass to be telling them about his vacation. |
4347 |
crasser |
The comparative form of crass; more crass. |
|
4348 |
crassest |
The superlative form of crass; most crass. |
|
4349 |
crassly |
If something is done crassly |
|
4350 |
crate |
A crate is a large wooden box or basket that is used to transport goods. |
|
4351 |
crated |
The past tense and past participle of crate. |
|
4352 |
crater |
A crater is a circular hole in the ground that is created by the impact of a meteorite or other such object. |
This crater was caused by 1768 Hughes, a small asteroid. |
4353 |
cratered |
The past tense and past participle of crater. |
|
4354 |
cratering |
The present participle of crater. |
|
4355 |
craters |
The plural form of crater; more than one (kind of) crater. |
|
4356 |
crates |
The plural form of crate; more than one (kind of) crate. |
|
4357 |
crating |
The present participle of crate. |
|
4358 |
cravat |
A cravat is a type of clothing usually worn by men. |
|
4359 |
cravats |
The plural form of cravat; more than one (kind of) cravat. |
|
4360 |
crave |
If you crave something |
I'm craving some pizza. |
4361 |
craved |
The past tense and past participle of crave. |
|
4362 |
craven |
A craven person is someone who lacks courage. |
|
4363 |
cravens |
The plural form of craven; more than one (kind of) craven. |
|
4364 |
craves |
The third-person singular form of crave. |
|
4365 |
craving |
A craving is a strong want for something. |
She had a constant craving for cigarettes. |
4366 |
cravings |
The plural form of craving; more than one (kind of) craving. |
|
4367 |
crawl |
The way an animal or baby might walk. If something crawls |
I crawled through the tunnel. |
4368 |
crawled |
The past tense and past participle of crawl. |
|
4369 |
crawling |
The present participle of crawl. |
|
4370 |
crawls |
The third-person singular form of crawl. |
|
4371 |
crayfish |
A crayfish is a smaller version of the lobster found in warm waters. |
|
4372 |
crayfishes |
The plural form of crayfish; more than one (kind of) crayfish. |
|
4373 |
crayon |
A stick of colored wax that is used for drawing. |
The child started to draw a picture using crayons. |
4374 |
crayons |
The plural form of crayon; more than one (kind of) crayon. |
|
4375 |
craze |
A craze is a temporary passion or infatuation for a new amusement |
The Twist was a dance craze of the early 1960s. |
4376 |
crazed |
If someone is crazed |
The man was crazed from drinking too much alcohol. |
4377 |
crazes |
The plural form of craze; more than one (kind of) craze. |
|
4378 |
crazier |
The comparative form of crazy; more crazy. |
|
4379 |
crazies |
The plural form of crazy; more than one (kind of) crazy. |
It seems like all the crazies come out during a full moon. |
4380 |
craziest |
The superlative form of crazy; most crazy. |
|
4381 |
crazily |
If something is done crazily |
|
4382 |
craziness |
The craziness of someone is how crazy they are. |
|
4383 |
crazy |
If you are crazy you do not think or act normally. A crazy person might do very strange thing or believe things that everyone knows are not true. |
I knew he was crazy when he said he was Jesus Christ.; The crazy woman thought I had hidden her stomach under my bed.; I saw a crazy man trying to talk to a can of coke. |
4384 |
crazy like a fox |
If you are crazy like a fox you do something smart that looks stupid. In this way you trick (fool) other people. |
|
4385 |
creak |
A type of sound. The sound of a door with rusty hinges is a creak. |
I heard a strange creak from my car's engine. |
4386 |
creaked |
The past tense and past participle of creak. |
The floor in the old house creaked loudly when people walked through it. |
4387 |
creakier |
The comparative form of creaky; more creaky. |
|
4388 |
creakiest |
The superlative form of creaky; most creaky. |
|
4389 |
creaking |
The present participle of creak. |
|
4390 |
creaks |
The plural form of creak; more than one (kind of) creak. |
|
4391 |
creaky |
If something is creaky |
|
4392 |
cream |
Cream is the fatty part of milk. |
Would you like some cream in your coffee? |
4393 |
cream cheese |
Cream cheese is a mild |
Would you like cream cheese on your bagel? |
4394 |
cream cheeses |
The plural form of cream cheese; more than one (kind of) cream cheese. |
|
4395 |
cream horn |
A cream horn is a pastry in the shape of a horn filled with cream. |
|
4396 |
cream horns |
The plural form of cream horn; more than one (kind of) cream horn. |
|
4397 |
creamed |
The past tense and past participle of cream. |
|
4398 |
creamier |
The comparative form of creamy; more creamy. |
|
4399 |
creamiest |
The superlative form of creamy; most creamy. |
|
4400 |
creaminess |
Creaminess is the state or quality of being creamy. |
|
4401 |
creaming |
The present participle of cream. |
|
4402 |
creampie |
A creampie is semen coming out of someone's vagina (or anus) after sex. |
|
4403 |
creampies |
The plural form of creampie; more than one (kind of) creampie. |
|
4404 |
creams |
The plural form of cream; more than one (kind of) cream. |
|
4405 |
creamy |
If something is creamy |
creamy chocolate |
4406 |
crease |
A crease is a line or mark made by folding something that is soft. |
He forgot to iron his shirt on that day and went to work with many creases on his shirt. |
4407 |
creased |
The past tense and past participle of crease. |
|
4408 |
creases |
The plural form of crease; more than one (kind of) crease. |
|
4409 |
creasing |
The present participle of crease. |
|
4410 |
create |
If you create something |
Wiktionary editors create Wiktionary entries.; Initially, the company will create 200 new jobs, rising to 520 over the next few years.; A lot of problems have been created by the new government. |
4411 |
created |
The past tense and past participle of create. |
|
4412 |
creates |
The third-person singular form of create. |
|
4413 |
creating |
The present participle of create. |
|
4414 |
creation |
The act of creating is called creation. |
The creation of a house takes time. |
4415 |
creations |
The plural form of creation; more than one (kind of) creation. |
|
4416 |
creative |
If you are creative you are good at making things that no one has made before. Also |
The inventor had a very creative idea for a new machine. |
4417 |
creatively |
If you do something creatively |
You built that creatively. |
4418 |
creativeness |
The creativeness of a person is defined as how creative the person is. |
|
4419 |
creativities |
The plural form of creativity; more than one (kind of) creativity. |
|
4420 |
creativity |
Creativity is the quality of being creative. |
The movie was filled with creativity and imagination. |
4421 |
creator |
The creator of something is the thing or person that made it. |
Steve Bourne is the creator of the original Unix Bourne shell command interpreter. |
4422 |
creators |
The plural form of creator; more than one (kind of) creator. |
|
4423 |
creature |
A creature is a large animal |
Those creatures only come out at night. |
4424 |
creatures |
The plural form of creature; more than one (kind of) creature. |
|
4425 |
credibilities |
The plural form of credibility; more than one (kind of) credibility. |
|
4426 |
credibility |
The credibility of a person is said to be how trusted they are. |
|
4427 |
credible |
If someone or something is credible |
The jury decided that the witness' evidence was credible. |
4428 |
credit |
Credit is an agreement to buy something and pay later. |
We bought the new dining room table on credit.; I only use my credit card when I know I'll have the money the next week. |
4429 |
credited |
The past tense and past participle of credit. |
|
4430 |
crediting |
The present participle of credit. |
|
4431 |
creditor |
A creditor is a person who people owes money to. |
|
4432 |
creditors |
The plural form of creditor; more than one (kind of) creditor. |
|
4433 |
credits |
The plural form of credit; more than one (kind of) credit. |
|
4434 |
credulities |
The plural form of credulity; more than one (kind of) credulity. |
|
4435 |
credulity |
Credulity is the willingness or ability to believe something. |
|
4436 |
credulous |
If a person is credulous |
|
4437 |
creed |
A creed is a set of beliefs that a person |
|
4438 |
creeds |
The plural form of creed; more than one (kind of) creed. |
|
4439 |
creek |
A creek is a kind of waterway. It is like a small river. |
|
4440 |
creeks |
The plural form of creek; more than one (kind of) creek. |
|
4441 |
creep |
When an animal moves with its belly close to the ground. |
The creep of the snake makes it frightening. |
4442 |
creeped |
The past tense and past participle of creep. |
|
4443 |
creeper |
A creeper is something that creeps. |
|
4444 |
creepers |
The plural form of creeper; more than one (kind of) creeper. |
|
4445 |
creepier |
The comparative form of creepy; more creepy. |
|
4446 |
creepiest |
The superlative form of creepy; most creepy. |
|
4447 |
creeping |
The present participle of creep. |
|
4448 |
creeps |
The plural form of creep; more than one (kind of) creep. |
|
4449 |
creepy |
When something is creepy |
|
4450 |
creepy-crawlies |
The plural form of creepy-crawly; more than one (kind of) creepy-crawly. |
|
4451 |
creepy-crawly |
A creepy-crawly is a small animal that crawls |
While most people are disgusted by creepy-crawlies, some find them interesting. |
4452 |
cremains |
Cremains is the cremated remains of a deceased person. |
|
4453 |
cremate |
If you cremate a something |
Humans have an option to either be cremated or buried after they die. |
4454 |
cremated |
The past tense and past participle of cremate. |
|
4455 |
cremates |
The third-person singular form of cremate. |
|
4456 |
cremating |
The present participle of cremate. |
|
4457 |
cremation |
Cremation is the process of cremating the dead. |
Due to his religious believes, he chose cremation over burial. |
4458 |
cremations |
The plural form of cremation; more than one (kind of) cremation. |
|
4459 |
crematoria |
The plural form of crematorium; more than one (kind of) crematorium. |
|
4460 |
crematorium |
A crematorium is a place where the bodies of dead people are cremated. |
|
4461 |
crematoriums |
The plural form of crematorium; more than one (kind of) crematorium. |
|
4462 |
creosote bush |
The creosote bush is a small bush commonly found in deserts or dry areas in the South-Western United States (species Larrea tridentata). |
|
4463 |
crept |
The past tense and past participle of creep. |
|
4464 |
crescent |
Crescent is the shape of the moon during its first or last quarter |
|
4465 |
crescents |
The plural form of crescent; more than one (kind of) crescent. |
|
4466 |
crest |
The crest of a hill or wave is its top part. |
We stood on the crest of the mountain.; The boat rode over the crest of the wave. |
4467 |
crested |
The past tense and past participle of crest. |
|
4468 |
cresting |
The present participle of crest. |
|
4469 |
crests |
The plural form of crest; more than one (kind of) crest. |
|
4470 |
Crete |
Crete is one of the Greek islands. |
|
4471 |
crew |
A group of people working together to operate something such as a ship |
|
4472 |
crewed |
If a place is crewed |
|
4473 |
crews |
The plural form of crew; more than one (kind of) crew. |
|
4474 |
crib |
A crib is a bed for babies or young children. |
The crib of our son is blue. |
4475 |
cribs |
The plural form of crib; more than one (kind of) crib. |
|
4476 |
crick |
A crick is a painful muscular cramp that occurs in the neck or back. |
|
4477 |
cricked |
The past tense and past participle of crick. |
|
4478 |
cricket |
A cricket is a medium-sized insect. |
|
4479 |
cricketer |
A cricketer is a person who plays cricket. |
|
4480 |
cricketers |
The plural form of cricketer; more than one (kind of) cricketer. |
|
4481 |
crickets |
The plural form of cricket; more than one (kind of) cricket. |
|
4482 |
cricking |
The present participle of crick. |
|
4483 |
cricks |
The plural form of crick; more than one (kind of) crick. |
|
4484 |
cried |
The past tense and past participle of cry. |
|
4485 |
cries |
The plural form of cry; more than one (kind of) cry. |
|
4486 |
crime |
A crime is an act that is against the law and for which you can go to jail. |
Murder is a crime.; New York has a lot of crime. |
4487 |
crimes |
The plural form of crime; more than one (kind of) crime. |
|
4488 |
criminal |
Criminal law |
|
4489 |
criminal negligence |
Criminal negligence is the failure to use reasonable care |
|
4490 |
criminalise |
If something is criminalised |
Advocates pushed for gun possession to be criminalised. |
4491 |
criminalised |
The past tense and past participle of criminalise. |
|
4492 |
criminalises |
The third-person singular form of criminalise. |
|
4493 |
criminalising |
The present participle of criminalise. |
|
4494 |
criminality |
Criminality is the state of being criminal. |
If things do not change, we will descend into an unending darkness of corruption, criminality, murder, and reprisal. |
4495 |
criminalize |
If something is criminalized |
Advocates pushed for gun possession to be criminalized. |
4496 |
criminalized |
The past tense and past participle of criminalize. |
|
4497 |
criminalizes |
The third-person singular form of criminalize. |
|
4498 |
criminalizing |
The present participle of criminalize. |
|
4499 |
criminally |
Someone behaving criminally is breaking laws or acting in a criminal manner. |
|
4500 |
criminals |
The plural form of criminal; more than one (kind of) criminal. |
|
4501 |
criminologies |
The plural form of criminology; more than one (kind of) criminology. |
|
4502 |
criminologist |
A criminologist is a person who studies crime and criminals. |
|
4503 |
criminologists |
The plural form of criminologist; more than one (kind of) criminologist. |
|
4504 |
criminology |
Criminology is the study of crime and criminals. |
|
4505 |
crimp |
A crimp is a fastener that secures parts by bending metal around a joint and squeezing it together. |
The strap was held together by a simple metal crimp. |
4506 |
crimped |
The past tense and past participle of crimp. |
|
4507 |
crimping |
The present participle of crimp. |
|
4508 |
crimps |
The plural form of crimp; more than one (kind of) crimp. |
|
4509 |
crimson |
A crimson is a deep red color with a hint of blue in it. |
|
4510 |
crimsons |
The plural form of crimson; more than one (kind of) crimson. |
|
4511 |
cringe |
A cringe is an act of cringing. |
He glanced with a cringe at the mess on his desk. |
4512 |
cringed |
The past tense and past participle of cringe. |
|
4513 |
cringes |
The plural form of cringe; more than one (kind of) cringe. |
|
4514 |
cringing |
The present participle of cringe. |
|
4515 |
crinkle |
If you crinkle something |
|
4516 |
crinkled |
The past tense and past participle of crinkle. |
|
4517 |
crinkles |
The third-person singular form of crinkle. |
|
4518 |
crinklier |
The comparative form of crinkly; more crinkly. |
|
4519 |
crinkliest |
The superlative form of crinkly; most crinkly. |
|
4520 |
crinkling |
The present participle of crinkle. |
|
4521 |
crinkly |
If something is crinkly |
|
4522 |
cripple |
A cripple is a person whose mobility has been impaired or disabled. |
The cripple couldn't find a job and started to beg on the streets. |
4523 |
crippled |
The past tense and past participle of cripple. |
|
4524 |
cripples |
The third-person singular form of cripple. |
|
4525 |
crippling |
The present participle of cripple. |
|
4526 |
crises |
The plural form of crisis; more than one (kind of) crisis. |
|
4527 |
crisis |
A crisis is a situation that has become very bad or very dangerous and can have bad changes to security |
The latest change in the hostage crisis came one day after Israel freed 51 prisoners from a jail in south Lebanon.; This will be president's last trip to the Persian Gulf until the crisis has been resolved.; The conditions of these people were extremely difficult and we faced really serious humanitarian crisis.; The US financial system is in crisis.; He has clear ideas about how to solve our energy crisis. |
4528 |
crisp |
If something is crisp |
Fry the bacon until it is brown and crisp.; Add the butter and continue cooking another 5 minutes or longer to brown and crisp them even more.; Nothing beats the taste of a crisp, juicy apple picked fresh from the tree. |
4529 |
crisped |
The past tense and past participle of crisp. |
|
4530 |
crispen |
If you crispen something |
|
4531 |
crispened |
The past tense and past participle of crispen. |
|
4532 |
crispening |
The present participle of crispen. |
|
4533 |
crispens |
The third-person singular form of crispen. |
|
4534 |
crisper |
The comparative form of crisp; more crisp. |
|
4535 |
crispest |
The superlative form of crisp; most crisp. |
|
4536 |
crispier |
The comparative form of crispy; more crispy. |
|
4537 |
crispiest |
The superlative form of crispy; most crispy. |
|
4538 |
crispiness |
The crispiness of something is how crispy it is. |
|
4539 |
crisping |
The present participle of crisp. |
|
4540 |
crisps |
Crisps are thin |
|
4541 |
crispy |
If something is crispy |
The chips Mary brought are very crispy. |
4542 |
criteria |
The plural form of criterion; more than one (kind of) criterion. |
|
4543 |
criterion |
A criterion is a principle that you use to judge something or decide about something. |
The only criterion used for measuring success was school grades. |
4544 |
critic |
A critic is someone whose job is to judge and report about the quality of something such as books |
Every critic in New York was at the theatre for the opening.; Washington Post film critic Hal Hinson has been writing about movies for over 20 years. |
4545 |
critical |
Something that criticizes or includes criticism. |
A critical review. |
4546 |
critically |
If something is critically ill or injured |
The patient was critically injured in the accident. |
4547 |
criticise |
If you criticise something |
|
4548 |
criticised |
The past tense and past participle of criticise. |
|
4549 |
criticises |
The third-person singular form of criticise. |
|
4550 |
criticising |
The present participle of criticise. |
|
4551 |
criticism |
Critique or the expression thereof. |
Their marriage received a lot of criticism from their families. |
4552 |
criticisms |
The plural form of criticism; more than one (kind of) criticism. |
|
4553 |
criticize |
If you criticize something |
The opposition criticized the cost of the proposed program. |
4554 |
criticized |
The past tense and past participle of criticize. |
|
4555 |
criticizes |
The third-person singular form of criticize. |
|
4556 |
criticizing |
The present participle of criticize. |
|
4557 |
critics |
The plural form of critic; more than one (kind of) critic. |
|
4558 |
critique |
A critique is an essay in a work that is assessed or reviewed. |
|
4559 |
critiqued |
The past tense and past participle of critique. |
|
4560 |
critiques |
The plural form of critique; more than one (kind of) critique. |
|
4561 |
critiquing |
The present participle of critique. |
|
4562 |
critter |
a critter is an animal. |
|
4563 |
critters |
The plural form of critter; more than one (kind of) critter. |
|
4564 |
croak |
A croak is the noise a frog or crow makes. |
|
4565 |
croaked |
The past tense and past participle of croak. |
|
4566 |
croaking |
The present participle of croak. |
|
4567 |
croaks |
The plural form of croak; more than one (kind of) croak. |
|
4568 |
Croat |
A Croat is a citizen of Croatia. |
|
4569 |
Croatia |
Croatia is a country that is in the middle of Europe. |
|
4570 |
Croatian |
A Croatian is a person or thing that comes from Croatia. |
|
4571 |
Croatians |
The plural form of Croatian; more than one (kind of) Croatian. |
|
4572 |
Croats |
The plural form of Croat; more than one (kind of) Croat. |
|
4573 |
crochet |
Crochet is a type of needlework made by looping thread with a hooked needle. |
|
4574 |
crocheted |
The past tense and past participle of crochet. |
|
4575 |
crocheting |
The present participle of crochet. |
|
4576 |
crochets |
The plural form of crochet; more than one (kind of) crochet. |
|
4577 |
crockpot |
A crockpot is a large cooking pot that is usually used to make stew. |
|
4578 |
crockpots |
The plural form of crockpot; more than one (kind of) crockpot. |
|
4579 |
crocodile |
A crocodile is a big reptile that lives mostly in water. |
|
4580 |
crocodiles |
The plural form of crocodile; more than one (kind of) crocodile. |
|
4581 |
croft |
A croft is a small piece of enclosed land that is usually and used for small-scale food production and often with a dwelling next to it. |
|
4582 |
crofted |
The past tense and past participle of croft. |
|
4583 |
crofting |
The present participle of croft. |
|
4584 |
crofts |
The plural form of croft; more than one (kind of) croft. |
|
4585 |
croissant |
A croissant is a buttery pastry sold at bakeries and cafés. |
|
4586 |
croissants |
The plural form of croissant; more than one (kind of) croissant. |
|
4587 |
cromulent |
If something is cromulent |
|
4588 |
crony capitalism |
Crony capitalism is a term describing an economy where businesses have a close relationship with politicians. |
|
4589 |
crook |
A crook is a person who steals things |
|
4590 |
crooked |
If something is crooked |
We walked up the crooked path to the top of the hill. |
4591 |
crookedness |
The crookedness of something is how crooked it is. |
|
4592 |
crooking |
The present participle of crook. |
|
4593 |
crooks |
The plural form of crook; more than one (kind of) crook. |
|
4594 |
crop |
A plant that is grown on a farm. |
Our farm's crops are corn, apples and potatoes. |
4595 |
crop rotation |
In farming |
|
4596 |
crop rotations |
The plural form of crop rotation; more than one (kind of) crop rotation. |
|
4597 |
cropped |
The past tense and past participle of crop. |
|
4598 |
cropping |
The present participle of crop. |
|
4599 |
crops |
The plural form of crop; more than one (kind of) crop. |
|
4600 |
croquet |
Croquet is a game that is played with a bat called a mallet and a hard ball. |
We played croquet in the afternoon. |
4601 |
croquets |
The plural form of croquet; more than one (kind of) croquet. |
|
4602 |
cross |
If you cross something |
Don't cross the street until the light turns green.; We can cross the river at the bridge, or we can get wet. |
4603 |
crossbeam |
A horizontal structural beam that runs perpendicular to the primary support beams; a girder. |
The workman hung a light from a crossbeam. |
4604 |
crossbeams |
The plural form of crossbeam; more than one (kind of) crossbeam. |
|
4605 |
crossbow |
A mechanical bow |
|
4606 |
crossbows |
The plural form of crossbow; more than one (kind of) crossbow. |
|
4607 |
cross-contamination |
Cross-contamination is the transfer of disease-causing microorganisms |
|
4608 |
crossfire |
A crossfire is lines of fire from multiple positions that pass through a small area. |
|
4609 |
crossfires |
The plural form of crossfire; more than one (kind of) crossfire. |
|
4610 |
crosshair |
A crosshair is a pattern of fine lines or markings built into the eyepiece of an optical device. |
|
4611 |
crosshairs |
The plural form of crosshair; more than one (kind of) crosshair. |
|
4612 |
crossings |
The plural form of crossing; more than one (kind of) crossing. |
|
4613 |
crossness |
Crossness is the state or quality of being cross. |
|
4614 |
crossover |
A crossover is a place where one thing crosses over another. |
|
4615 |
crossovers |
The plural form of crossover; more than one (kind of) crossover. |
|
4616 |
cross-purposes |
The plural form of cross-purpose; more than one (kind of) cross-purpose. |
|
4617 |
crossroad |
A crossroad is a place where a road crosses with another road. |
|
4618 |
crossroads |
When you are at a crossroads |
John is at a crossroads in life as he has a hard time deciding whether to take the engineering or life sciences course in the polytechnic which concerns about his future. |
4619 |
crotch |
The crotch of a thing is the area where it separates into different directions. |
There is a child sitting in a crotch of that tree. |
4620 |
crotches |
The plural form of crotch; more than one (kind of) crotch. |
|
4621 |
crouch |
When a person crouches |
|
4622 |
crouched |
The past tense and past participle of crouch. |
|
4623 |
crouches |
The third-person singular form of crouch. |
|
4624 |
crouching |
The present participle of crouch. |
|
4625 |
croupier |
A croupier is the person who controls the bets in the table of a casino. |
|
4626 |
croupiers |
The plural form of croupier; more than one (kind of) croupier. |
|
4627 |
crow |
A crow is a black bird. |
Can you see the crow in the sky? |
4628 |
crowbar |
A crowbar is a metal bar with a flattened end. |
|
4629 |
crowbarred |
The past tense and past participle of crowbar. |
|
4630 |
crowbarring |
The present participle of crowbar. |
|
4631 |
crowbars |
The plural form of crowbar; more than one (kind of) crowbar. |
|
4632 |
crowd |
A crowd is a lot of people in one place together. |
The crowd cheered when the team scored another goal.; When there's an accident, a crowd appears.; The crowd were asked to go home. |
4633 |
crowded |
If a place is crowded |
The room was getting too crowded, so I went outside. |
4634 |
crowding |
The present participle of crowd. |
|
4635 |
crowed |
The past tense and past participle of crow. |
|
4636 |
crowing |
The present participle of crow. |
|
4637 |
crown |
A crown is a round-shaped ring that kings and queens wear on the head. It is made of expensive metals. It might have jewels too. |
The queen wore a fancy crown. |
4638 |
crowning |
The present participle of crown. |
|
4639 |
crowns |
The plural form of crown; more than one (kind of) crown. |
|
4640 |
crows |
The plural form of crow; more than one (kind of) crow. |
|
4641 |
crucial |
When something is crucial |
To write a great book, it's crucial to have the person in the book change and develop.; It was a crucial time in the battle when the king dropped his sword.; The development of this company is at a crossroads, and we need to make some crucial decisions.; Iron plays a crucial role in moving oxygen around the body.; The new doctor was crucial to the success of the operation. |
4642 |
crucified |
The past tense and past participle of crucify. |
|
4643 |
crucifies |
The third-person singular form of crucify. |
|
4644 |
crucifixes |
The plural form of crucifix; more than one (kind of) crucifix. |
|
4645 |
crucify |
If you crucify someone |
|
4646 |
crucifying |
The present participle of crucify. |
|
4647 |
cruciverbalist |
A person who makes crossword puzzles. |
|
4648 |
cruciverbalists |
The plural form of cruciverbalist; more than one (kind of) cruciverbalist. |
|
4649 |
crud |
Crud is something dirty; dirt. |
There was crud on the window. |
4650 |
crude |
When an object is crude |
Crude oil needs to go through fractional distillation to obtain the components in it. |
4651 |
crudely |
If something is done crudely |
|
4652 |
cruder |
The comparative form of crude; more crude. |
|
4653 |
crudes |
The plural form of crude; more than one (kind of) crude. |
|
4654 |
crudest |
The superlative form of crude; most crude. |
|
4655 |
crudo |
Crudo is a dish made of raw fish or seafood. |
|
4656 |
crudos |
The plural form of crudo; more than one (kind of) crudo. |
|
4657 |
cruel |
Someone who is cruel is mean. They hurt other people and don't care |
The cruel guard pushed the prisoners so hard that some of them fell down. |
4658 |
crueler |
The comparative form of cruel; more cruel. |
|
4659 |
cruelest |
The superlative form of cruel; most cruel. |
|
4660 |
crueller |
The comparative form of cruel; more cruel. |
|
4661 |
cruellest |
The superlative form of cruel; most cruel. |
|
4662 |
cruelly |
If something is done cruelly |
|
4663 |
cruelness |
The cruelness of someone is how cruel they are. |
|
4664 |
cruelties |
The plural form of cruelty; more than one (kind of) cruelty. |
|
4665 |
cruelty |
Cruelty is a cruel behavior or attitude where the person do not care whether they harm others. |
The farmer was accused of cruelty to animals. |
4666 |
cruise |
A cruise is a journey on water |
I went on a cruise during the holidays to relax. |
4667 |
cruise control |
Cruise control is when your car keeps itself going at the same speed automatically. |
He was going down a sideroad so he used cruise control. |
4668 |
cruise ship |
A passenger ship used for pleasure; the travels of the ship |
|
4669 |
cruise ships |
The plural form of cruise ship; more than one (kind of) cruise ship. |
|
4670 |
cruised |
The past tense and past participle of cruise. |
|
4671 |
cruises |
The plural form of cruise; more than one (kind of) cruise. |
|
4672 |
cruising |
The present participle of cruise. |
|
4673 |
crumb |
A crumb is a very small piece of something that broke off from a larger piece. |
The pigeons were pecking at crumbs of bread on the ground. |
4674 |
crumbed |
The past tense and past participle of crumb. |
|
4675 |
crumbier |
The comparative form of crumby; more crumby. |
|
4676 |
crumbiest |
The superlative form of crumby; most crumby. |
|
4677 |
crumbing |
The present participle of crumb. |
|
4678 |
crumble |
When something crumbles |
The wall crumbled when the car crashed into it. |
4679 |
crumbled |
The past tense and past participle of crumble. |
|
4680 |
crumbles |
The third-person singular form of crumble. |
|
4681 |
crumbling |
The present participle of crumble. |
|
4682 |
crumbs |
The plural form of crumb; more than one (kind of) crumb. |
|
4683 |
crumby |
If something is crumby |
|
4684 |
crummier |
The comparative form of crummy; more crummy. |
|
4685 |
crummiest |
The superlative form of crummy; most crummy. |
|
4686 |
crummy |
If something is crummy |
|
4687 |
crumple |
A crumple is a crease |
|
4688 |
crumpled |
The past tense and past participle of crumple. |
|
4689 |
cruds |
The plural form of crud; more than one (kind of) crud. |
|
4690 |
crucifix |
A crucifix is a statue of Jesus on the cross. |
|
4691 |
crucibles |
The plural form of crucible; more than one (kind of) crucible. |
|
4692 |
crucible |
A crucible is a piece of laboratory equipment that is used to contain chemical compounds when heating them to very high temperatures. |
|
4693 |
crowned |
The past tense and past participle of crown. |
|
4694 |
crowds |
The third-person singular form of crowd. |
She crowds around you trying to see. |
4695 |
cross-purpose |
A contrary purpose or a conflict in purpose or understanding |
We are working at cross-purposes here, if you're trying to reduce the count and I'm trying to increase it. |
4696 |
crossing |
A crossing is an intersection where roads or tracks cross. |
The rail crossing is notoriously dangerous for drivers. |
4697 |
cross-eyed |
If a person is cross-eyed |
|
4698 |
crossest |
The superlative form of cross; most cross. |
|
4699 |
crosses |
The third-person singular form of cross. |
|
4700 |
crosser |
The comparative form of cross; more cross. |
|
4701 |
crossed |
The past tense and past participle of cross. |
I crossed my fingers for luck. |
4702 |
cross sections |
The plural form of cross section; more than one (kind of) cross section. |
|
4703 |
cross section |
A cross section shows the inside of something by cutting through it. |
|
4704 |
croons |
The third-person singular form of croon. |
|
4705 |
crooning |
The present participle of croon. |
|
4706 |
crooned |
The past tense and past participle of croon. |
|
4707 |
croon |
If a person croons |
|
4708 |
crumples |
The plural form of crumple; more than one (kind of) crumple. |
|
4709 |
crumpling |
The present participle of crumple. |
|
4710 |
crunch |
If you crunch something |
Broken glass crunched beneath his shoes.; The sound of Hannah crunching her chips in the quiet church seemed very loud. |
4711 |
crunched |
The past tense and past participle of crunch. |
|
4712 |
crunches |
The third-person singular form of crunch. |
|
4713 |
crunchier |
The comparative form of crunchy; more crunchy. |
|
4714 |
crunchiest |
The superlative form of crunchy; most crunchy. |
|
4715 |
crunching |
The present participle of crunch. |
|
4716 |
crunchy |
If something is crunchy |
|
4717 |
crush |
To damage something by flattening it. |
I will crush the spider with a book. |
4718 |
crushable |
If something is crushable |
|
4719 |
crushed |
The past tense and past participle of crush. |
|
4720 |
crushes |
The third-person singular form of crush. |
|
4721 |
crushing |
The present participle of crush. |
|
4722 |
crust |
A crust is something that is found around the side of a pastry. |
|
4723 |
crustacea |
The plural form of crustacean; more than one (kind of) crustacean. |
|
4724 |
crustacean |
A crustacean is any arthropod within the subphylum Crustacea |
lobsters, crabs, and prawns are crustaceans. |
4725 |
crustaceans |
The plural form of crustacean; more than one (kind of) crustacean. |
|
4726 |
crusted |
The past tense and past participle of crust. |
|
4727 |
crustier |
The comparative form of crusty; more crusty. |
|
4728 |
crusties |
The plural form of crusty; more than one (kind of) crusty. |
|
4729 |
crustiest |
The superlative form of crusty; most crusty. |
|
4730 |
crusting |
The present participle of crust. |
|
4731 |
crusts |
The plural form of crust; more than one (kind of) crust. |
|
4732 |
crusty |
If something is crusty |
|
4733 |
crutch |
A crutch is a device that provides support under a person's arms to reduce the weight on the legs |
|
4734 |
crutches |
The plural form of crutch; more than one (kind of) crutch. |
|
4735 |
cry |
To shed tears; to let water come from your eyes |
He started to cry because he was so upset.; I cried when my brother died. |
4736 |
cry baby |
A cry baby is someone who cries a lot or too much. |
|
4737 |
crybabies |
The plural form of crybaby; more than one (kind of) crybaby. |
|
4738 |
crybaby |
A nickname for someone who cries often or whose feelings are easily hurt. |
Sam is such a crybaby; I told him that he was ugly and he started crying! |
4739 |
crying |
The present participle of cry. |
|
4740 |
cryo- |
Cyro- is added to words to denote something that is cold or freezing |
|
4741 |
cryobag |
A cyrobag is a bag used to store material in a cryogenic medium. |
|
4742 |
cryobags |
The plural form of cryobag; more than one (kind of) cryobag. |
|
4743 |
cryodamage |
A cryodamage is a damage caused by low temperature. |
|
4744 |
cryodamaged |
The past tense and past participle of cryodamage. |
|
4745 |
cryodamages |
The plural form of cryodamage; more than one (kind of) cryodamage. |
|
4746 |
cryodamaging |
The present participle of cryodamage. |
|
4747 |
cryoembed |
If you cryoembed something |
|
4748 |
cryoembedded |
The past tense and past participle of cryoembed. |
|
4749 |
cryoembedding |
The present participle of cryoembed. |
|
4750 |
cryoembeds |
The third-person singular form of cryoembed. |
|
4751 |
cryoetch |
If you cryoetch something |
|
4752 |
cryoetched |
The past tense and past participle of cryoetch. |
|
4753 |
cryoetches |
The third-person singular form of cryoetch. |
|
4754 |
cryoetching |
The present participle of cryoetch. |
|
4755 |
cryogenic |
If something is cryogenic |
|
4756 |
cryogenics |
Cryogenics is the study and production of very low temperatures. |
|
4757 |
cryoinjuries |
The plural form of cryoinjury; more than one (kind of) cryoinjury. |
|
4758 |
cryoinjury |
A cryoinjury is an injury caused by low temperature. |
|
4759 |
cryonics |
Cryonics is the conservation of a human body in a very low temperature by people that hope science will be able to resurrect him in the future. |
|
4760 |
cryophobe |
A cryophobe is someone who fears cold. |
|
4761 |
cryophobes |
The plural form of cryophobe; more than one (kind of) cryophobe. |
|
4762 |
cryophobia |
Cryophobia is the fear of cold. |
|
4763 |
cryopreserve |
If you cryopreserve something |
|
4764 |
cryopreserved |
The past tense and past participle of cryopreserve. |
|
4765 |
cryopreserves |
The third-person singular form of cryopreserve. |
|
4766 |
cryopreserving |
The present participle of cryopreserve. |
|
4767 |
cryptographer |
A cryptographer is a person who studies cryptography as their work. |
|
4768 |
cryptographers |
The plural form of cryptographer; more than one (kind of) cryptographer. |
|
4769 |
cryptographic |
If something is cryptographic |
|
4770 |
cryptography |
Cryptography is the field of study related to communication security. It is about making sure messages are sent securely without being read by anyone other than who is supposed to read it |
|
4771 |
cryptozoology |
Cryptozoology is the search for animals |
|
4772 |
crystal |
A crystal is a white gem. |
The crystals were very shiny, precious and valuable. |
4773 |
crystalline |
If something has a crystalline structure |
|
4774 |
crystallisation |
Crystallisation is the process of turning something into crystals. |
|
4775 |
crystallisations |
The plural form of crystallisation; more than one (kind of) crystallisation. |
|
4776 |
crystallise |
If you crystallise something |
I crystallised the copper sulphate by slowly cooling a saturated solution. |
4777 |
crystallised |
The past tense and past participle of crystallise. |
|
4778 |
crystallises |
The third-person singular form of crystallise. |
|
4779 |
crystallising |
The present participle of crystallise. |
|
4780 |
crystallization |
Crystallization is the process of turning something into crystals. |
|
4781 |
crystallizations |
The plural form of crystallization; more than one (kind of) crystallization. |
|
4782 |
crystallize |
If you crystallize something |
I crystallized the copper sulphate by slowly cooling a saturated solution. |
4783 |
crystallized |
The past tense and past participle of crystallize. |
|
4784 |
crystallizes |
The third-person singular form of crystallize. |
|
4785 |
crystallizing |
The present participle of crystallize. |
|
4786 |
crystallography |
Crystallography is the experimental science of determining the arrangement of atoms in solids. |
|
4787 |
crystals |
The plural form of crystal; more than one (kind of) crystal. |
|
4788 |
cub |
A cub is the baby of some animals like the bear |
|
4789 |
Cuba |
Cuba is a country in North America. The capital city is Havana. |
|
4790 |
Cuban |
A Cuban is someone from the island of Cuba. |
In Havana live lots of Cubans. |
4791 |
Cubans |
The plural form of Cuban; more than one (kind of) Cuban. |
|
4792 |
cubbed |
The past tense and past participle of cub. |
|
4793 |
cubbing |
The present participle of cub. |
|
4794 |
cube |
A cube is a shape that has six square faces of the same size. |
|
4795 |
cubed |
The past tense and past participle of cube. |
|
4796 |
cubes |
The plural form of cube; more than one (kind of) cube. |
|
4797 |
cubical |
Something cubical is shaped like a cube. |
The GameCube is named after its cubical shape. |
4798 |
cubicle |
A cubicle is a sectioned-off part of a room |
|
4799 |
cubicles |
The plural form of cubicle; more than one (kind of) cubicle. |
|
4800 |
cubing |
The present participle of cube. |
|
4801 |
cuboid |
A cuboid is a 3D shape with rectangular sides. |
|
4802 |
cuboids |
The plural form of cuboid; more than one (kind of) cuboid. |
|
4803 |
cubs |
The plural form of cub; more than one (kind of) cub. |
|
4804 |
cucumber |
A cucumber is a type of vine. |
|
4805 |
cucumbers |
The plural form of cucumber; more than one (kind of) cucumber. |
|
4806 |
cuddle |
A cuddle is like a hug |
I gave my daughter a big cuddle when she finished school. |
4807 |
cuddled |
The past tense and past participle of cuddle. |
|
4808 |
cuddles |
The plural form of cuddle; more than one (kind of) cuddle. |
|
4809 |
cuddling |
The present participle of cuddle. |
|
4810 |
cudgel |
A cudgel is a short heavy stick that is used as a weapon. |
|
4811 |
cudgeled |
The past tense and past participle of cudgel. |
|
4812 |
cudgeling |
The present participle of cudgel. |
|
4813 |
cudgelled |
The past tense and past participle of cudgel. |
|
4814 |
cudgelling |
The present participle of cudgel. |
|
4815 |
cudgels |
The plural form of cudgel; more than one (kind of) cudgel. |
|
4816 |
cue |
A cue is an action that signals somebody to do something. |
|
4817 |
cued |
The past tense and past participle of cue. |
|
4818 |
cueing |
The present participle of cue. |
|
4819 |
cues |
The plural form of cue; more than one (kind of) cue. |
|
4820 |
cuff |
A cuff is a layer of fabric at the lower edge of the sleeve of a top at the wrist |
|
4821 |
cuffed |
The past tense and past participle of cuff. |
|
4822 |
cuffing |
The present participle of cuff. |
|
4823 |
cuffs |
The plural form of cuff; more than one (kind of) cuff. |
|
4824 |
cuisine |
A cuisine is a style of cooking |
The local cuisine is delicious! |
4825 |
cuisines |
The plural form of cuisine; more than one (kind of) cuisine. |
|
4826 |
culinary |
Culinary is something about kitchen and cooking. |
As a world-class chef, his culinary skills are excellent. |
4827 |
cull |
If you cull |
|
4828 |
culled |
The past tense and past participle of cull. |
|
4829 |
culling |
The present participle of cull. |
|
4830 |
culls |
The third-person singular form of cull. |
|
4831 |
culminate |
If something culminates |
|
4832 |
culminated |
The past tense and past participle of culminate. |
|
4833 |
culminates |
The third-person singular form of culminate. |
|
4834 |
culminating |
The present participle of culminate. |
|
4835 |
culmination |
Culmination is the highest point of something. |
The signing of this contract marks the culmination of years of negotiation. |
4836 |
culminations |
The plural form of culmination; more than one (kind of) culmination. |
|
4837 |
culpability |
Culpability is the state of being responsible for something negative |
Oliver Twist was found guilty of theft, but the real culpability was Fagin's. |
4838 |
culpable |
Culpable is to deserve blame |
I am culpable for stealing your money. |
4839 |
culprit |
A culprit is the person or thing that is responsible for a crime or accident. |
I have tightened the loose bolt that was the culprit; it should work now. |
4840 |
culprits |
The plural form of culprit; more than one (kind of) culprit. |
|
4841 |
cult |
A cult is a group that practices coercion and brainwashing on its followers. |
|
4842 |
cultivar |
A cultivar is a cultivated plant species or hybrid of two species. |
|
4843 |
cultivars |
The plural form of cultivar; more than one (kind of) cultivar. |
|
4844 |
cultivate |
If you cultivate a crop |
By 3,600 years ago, farmers were cultivating cereals at a high altitude. |
4845 |
cultivated |
The past tense and past participle of cultivate. |
|
4846 |
cultivates |
The third-person singular form of cultivate. |
|
4847 |
cultivating |
The present participle of cultivate. |
|
4848 |
cultivation |
Cultivation is the process of growing or improving something |
There is a long history of rice cultivation in the region. |
4849 |
cultivations |
The plural form of cultivation; more than one (kind of) cultivation. |
|
4850 |
cultivator |
A cultivator is a tool or machine that breaks up the earth for farming or gardening. |
He drove the cultivator around the fields before seeding. |
4851 |
cultivators |
The plural form of cultivator; more than one (kind of) cultivator. |
|
4852 |
cults |
The plural form of cult; more than one (kind of) cult. |
|
4853 |
cultural |
A cultural background |
Teachers should think about the cultural background of their students.; The difference between the cities are both cultural and economic. |
4854 |
culture |
A culture is a common history |
Rock and roll is a central part of American popular culture.; When I moved to China, it took me a long time to start to understand the culture. |
4855 |
cultured |
If you are cultured |
They had introduced their daughter to a very cultured young man. |
4856 |
cultures |
The plural form of culture; more than one (kind of) culture. |
|
4857 |
culturing |
The present participle of culture. |
|
4858 |
culvert |
A culvert is a pipe or channel that runs under a road or railway in order to drain water to stop flooding from happening. |
The culvert was put underneath the road nearby to help stop the flooding that happens there often. |
4859 |
culverts |
The plural form of culvert; more than one (kind of) culvert. |
|
4860 |
cum |
If you cum |
|
4861 |
cumbersome |
If something or someone is cumbersome |
|
4862 |
cummed |
The past tense and past participle of cum. |
|
4863 |
cumming |
The present participle of cum. |
|
4864 |
cums |
The third-person singular form of cum. |
|
4865 |
cumulative |
If something is cumulative it is combined or put together. |
A 45-pound and a 30-pound weight make 75 pounds cumulatively. |
4866 |
cunctation |
A cunctation is a delay or hesitation. |
|
4867 |
cuneiform |
Something that is cuneiform is related to the wedge-shaped characters. |
|
4868 |
cunnilingus |
Cunnilingus is where a woman's vagina is touched by somebody's lips or tongue |
I performed cunnilingus on my girlfriend, and she enjoyed it. |
4869 |
cunning |
Cunning is the skill of being very clever |
His new plan to attack the castle showed great cunning. |
4870 |
cunt |
A woman's cunt is her genitalia |
I want to fuck her cunt. |
4871 |
cunts |
The plural form of cunt; more than one (kind of) cunt. |
|
4872 |
cup |
A cup is deep round container open at the top |
I'll bring you another cup of tea.; Please pour the water into the cup. |
4873 |
cupboard |
A cupboard is a piece of furniture with shelves to hold dishes |
He took cups, plates and saucers from the kitchen cupboards and stacked them on the table. |
4874 |
cupboards |
The plural form of cupboard; more than one (kind of) cupboard. |
|
4875 |
cupcake |
A cupcake is a small cake that is baked in a small cup. |
They baked cupcakes for the bake sale. |
4876 |
cupcakes |
The plural form of cupcake; more than one (kind of) cupcake. |
|
4877 |
cuplike |
If something is cuplike |
|
4878 |
cupola |
A cupola is a dome-shaped structure located on top of a building |
|
4879 |
cupolae |
The plural form of cupola; more than one (kind of) cupola. |
|
4880 |
cupolas |
The plural form of cupola; more than one (kind of) cupola. |
|
4881 |
cupped |
The past tense and past participle of cup. |
|
4882 |
cupping |
The present participle of cup. |
|
4883 |
cuprum |
Another term for copper |
|
4884 |
cups |
The plural form of cup; more than one (kind of) cup. |
|
4885 |
curable |
If a diseases or condition is curable |
|
4886 |
curate |
A curate is an assistant rector or vicar. |
|
4887 |
curated |
The past tense and past participle of curate. |
|
4888 |
curates |
The plural form of curate; more than one (kind of) curate. |
|
4889 |
curating |
The present participle of curate. |
|
4890 |
curator |
A curator is a person who manages a museum |
|
4891 |
curators |
The plural form of curator; more than one (kind of) curator. |
|
4892 |
curb |
A curb is a stone or concrete edging between a sidewalk and a road. |
I stubbed my toe on the curb when crossing the street.; I parked my car at the curb. |
4893 |
curbed |
The past tense and past participle of curb. |
|
4894 |
curbing |
The present participle of curb. |
|
4895 |
curbs |
The plural form of curb; more than one (kind of) curb. |
|
4896 |
curd |
Curd is the substance that is formed when milk coagulates after being treated with enzymes to make cheese. |
|
4897 |
curdle |
If the milk has curdled |
Too much lemon will curdle the milk in your tea. |
4898 |
curdled |
The past tense and past participle of curdle. |
|
4899 |
curdles |
The third-person singular form of curdle. |
|
4900 |
curdling |
The present participle of curdle. |
|
4901 |
curds |
The plural form of curd; more than one (kind of) curd. |
|
4902 |
cure |
If you cure something that is wrong |
Time and honest feedback usually cure the problem by teaching the poor leader a better way of achieving goals.; The treatment mostly cured her of the cancer. |
4903 |
cured |
The past tense and past participle of cure. |
|
4904 |
cures |
The third-person singular form of cure. |
|
4905 |
curfew |
A curfew is an order that requires people to be indoors after a certain point at night. |
|
4906 |
curfews |
The plural form of curfew; more than one (kind of) curfew. |
|
4907 |
curing |
The present participle of cure. |
|
4908 |
curio |
A curio is an unusual and rare object that makes people curious. |
|
4909 |
curios |
The plural form of curio; more than one (kind of) curio. |
|
4910 |
curiosities |
The plural form of curiosity; more than one (kind of) curiosity. |
|
4911 |
curiosity |
When you have a curiosity about something |
My curiosity about Prince William's personal life deepens every day.; Your curiosities about the private lives of the Royal Family will never be satisfied. |
4912 |
curious |
If someone is curious |
|
4913 |
curiouser |
The comparative form of curious; more curious. |
This is getting curiouser and curiouser. I wonder what it means. |
4914 |
curiousest |
The superlative form of curious; most curious. |
|
4915 |
curiously |
If something is done curiously |
|
4916 |
Curitiba |
Curitiba is the name of the largest city in the south of Brazil |
|
4917 |
curium |
Curium is a radioactive element with an atomic number of 96 and symbol Cm. |
|
4918 |
curl |
A curl is a piece or lock of curling hair. |
She had beautiful golden-brown hair falling in curls on her shoulder. |
4919 |
curled |
The past tense and past participle of curl. |
|
4920 |
curler |
A curler is a small cylindrical tube that is used to curl hair. |
|
4921 |
curlers |
The plural form of curler; more than one (kind of) curler. |
|
4922 |
curlier |
The comparative form of curly; more curly. |
|
4923 |
curliest |
The superlative form of curly; most curly. |
|
4924 |
curliness |
Curliness is the state of how curly something is. |
|
4925 |
curling |
The present participle of curl. |
|
4926 |
curling iron |
A curling iron is an electrical device that uses heat to create curls in human hair. |
|
4927 |
curling irons |
The plural form of curling iron; more than one (kind of) curling iron. |
|
4928 |
curls |
The plural form of curl; more than one (kind of) curl. |
|
4929 |
curly |
Something that is curly is rounded or spiral in shape. |
I have curly hair. |
4930 |
currawong |
A currawong is a type of bird. |
|
4931 |
currawongs |
The plural form of currawong; more than one (kind of) currawong. |
|
4932 |
currencies |
The plural form of currency; more than one (kind of) currency. |
|
4933 |
currency |
A currency is the money from a particular country. |
A person going abroad can obtain foreign currency notes and travellers' cheques from his own bank.; The US dollar ended lower against most other currencies in London.; Since then the exchange value of the currency has fallen by 78%. |
4934 |
current |
Something that is current is up to date. |
This news is current.; We bought our home 20 years ago, but we wouldn't be able to buy it at current prices. |
4935 |
currently |
If something is happening currently it is happening at this time. |
They are currently trying call home.; We are currently at home. |
4936 |
currents |
The plural form of current; more than one (kind of) current. |
|
4937 |
curriculum |
The set of courses |
|
4938 |
curriculums |
The plural form of curriculum; more than one (kind of) curriculum. |
|
4939 |
curried |
The past tense and past participle of curry. |
|
4940 |
curries |
The plural form of curry; more than one (kind of) curry. |
|
4941 |
curry |
Curry is a dish of meat or vegetables that is cooked in an Indian-style sauce of strong spices and typically served with rice. |
|
4942 |
curry comb |
A curry comb is a flat comb that is used to groom a horse. |
|
4943 |
curry combs |
The plural form of curry comb; more than one (kind of) curry comb. |
|
4944 |
currying |
The present participle of curry. |
|
4945 |
curse |
A curse is a wish or hope that something bad will happen to someone or something. |
The evil queen put a curse on the young girl. |
4946 |
curse word |
A curse word is a word that is not nice to say and is impolite and/or offensive. |
|
4947 |
curse words |
The plural form of curse word; more than one (kind of) curse word. |
|
4948 |
cursed |
If an item is cursed |
|
4949 |
cursedness |
Cursedness is the state or quality of being cursed. |
|
4950 |
curses |
The plural form of curse; more than one (kind of) curse. |
|
4951 |
cursing |
The present participle of curse. |
|
4952 |
cursive |
If a person's handwriting is cursive |
|
4953 |
cursor |
A cursor is a movable icon on a computer screen that shows where you are typing or pointing. |
|
4954 |
cursors |
The plural form of cursor; more than one (kind of) cursor. |
|
4955 |
cursory |
If something is done in cursory way |
|
4956 |
curt |
A curt reply is brief and rude. |
|
4957 |
curtail |
If you curtail something |
When the audience grew restless, the speaker curtailed her speech. |
4958 |
curtailed |
The past tense and past participle of curtail. |
|
4959 |
curtailing |
The present participle of curtail. |
|
4960 |
curtails |
The third-person singular form of curtail. |
|
4961 |
curtain |
Curtains are pieces of cloth that hang in front of a window |
So I'll close the curtains and the room now will be quite dark.; We put all the lights on and draw the curtains when we're going to go out.; They got new curtains to match the carpet and the furniture. |
4962 |
curtained |
The past tense and past participle of curtain. |
|
4963 |
curtaining |
The present participle of curtain. |
|
4964 |
curtains |
The plural form of curtain; more than one (kind of) curtain. |
|
4965 |
curter |
The comparative form of curt; more curt. |
|
4966 |
curtest |
The superlative form of curt; most curt. |
|
4967 |
Curtis |
Curtis is a male given name. |
|
4968 |
curvature |
The curvature of something is how much something is curved. |
|
4969 |
curvatures |
The plural form of curvature; more than one (kind of) curvature. |
|
4970 |
curve |
A curve is a line that is not straight. It is like part of a circle. It starts in one direction and turns. |
The edge of the flower petal is a beautiful curve. |
4971 |
curved |
The past tense and past participle of curve. |
|
4972 |
curves |
The plural form of curve; more than one (kind of) curve. |
|
4973 |
curving |
The present participle of curve. |
|
4974 |
cushion |
A cushion is a pillow; a soft item that people can sit on or put their head on when they lie down. |
Here's a bed with sheets, a cushion and a blanket.; Here's a soft chair with two cushions to make it even softer. |
4975 |
cushioned |
The past tense and past participle of cushion. |
|
4976 |
cushioning |
The present participle of cushion. |
|
4977 |
cushions |
The plural form of cushion; more than one (kind of) cushion. |
|
4978 |
Cushitic |
Cushitic is a group of South Erythraic languages that is spoken in the Horn of Africa. |
She is learning Cushitic. |
4979 |
cusp |
A cusp is a pointed end. |
|
4980 |
cusps |
The plural form of cusp; more than one (kind of) cusp. |
|
4981 |
cuss |
If you cuss you say a word that is vulgar |
I lost my temper and cussed at my boss.; My son is in trouble for cussing in school. |
4982 |
cussed |
The past tense and past participle of cuss. |
|
4983 |
cusses |
The third-person singular form of cuss. |
|
4984 |
cussing |
The present participle of cuss. |
|
4985 |
custodian |
A custodian is someone who is trusted with the custody or care of something or someone. |
|
4986 |
custodians |
The plural form of custodian; more than one (kind of) custodian. |
|
4987 |
custody |
Custody is the act of taking care of something or somebody as it relates to the law |
The court gave custody to the childrens' father. |
4988 |
custom |
A custom is an activity that happens traditionally or regularly. |
Almost everyone there eats rice every day, but there are different local customs about how to cook it.; My mother's custom is to have breakfast in the garden with her newspaper. |
4989 |
customary |
If something is customary |
Before the meeting, there were the customary greetings and exchange of gifts. |
4990 |
customer |
A customer is a person who pays money for goods or services. |
The restaurant had to close because there weren't enough customers. |
4991 |
customers |
The plural form of customer; more than one (kind of) customer. |
|
4992 |
customisable |
If something is customisable |
|
4993 |
customisation |
Customisation is the act of modifying something to suit a particular individual or task. |
|
4994 |
customisations |
The plural form of customisation; more than one (kind of) customisation. |
|
4995 |
customised |
The past tense and past participle of customise. |
|
4996 |
customises |
The third-person singular form of customise. |
|
4997 |
customising |
The present participle of customise. |
|
4998 |
customizable |
If something is customizable |
|
4999 |
customization |
Customization is the act of modifying something to suit a particular individual or task. |
|
5000 |
customizations |
The plural form of customization; more than one (kind of) customization. |
|
5001 |
customize |
If you customize something |
|
5002 |
customized |
The past tense and past participle of customize. |
|
5003 |
customizes |
The third-person singular form of customize. |
|
5004 |
customizing |
The present participle of customize. |
|
5005 |
customs |
The plural form of custom; more than one (kind of) custom. |
The Ancient Egyptian culture had many unique and interesting beliefs and customs. |
5006 |
cut |
If you make something shorter or divide it in pieces |
Jared cut the meat using his knife and fork.; In the lumber mill, the logs are then cut into boards. |
5007 |
cut corners |
If a person cuts corners |
|
5008 |
cut out |
If you cut out something |
Cut out the letter and place it on my desk, please. |
5009 |
cut the mustard |
If something cuts the mustard |
My car is not new or fancy, but it cuts the mustard. |
5010 |
cutaneous |
If something is cutaneous |
|
5011 |
cutback |
A cutback is a reduction in a service |
When sales slowed down, the coffee show had to make a cutback in the number of staff. |
5012 |
cutbacks |
The plural form of cutback; more than one (kind of) cutback. |
|
5013 |
cute |
If someone or something is cute |
Nick is the cutest boy in the school, I want to date him.; Baby cats are so cute. |
5014 |
cuteness |
Cuteness is the state of being cute. |
|
5015 |
cutenesses |
The plural form of cuteness; more than one (kind of) cuteness. |
|
5016 |
cuter |
The comparative form of cute; more cute. |
|
5017 |
cutest |
The superlative form of cute; most cute. |
|
5018 |
Cuthbert |
Cuthbert is a male given name. |
|
5019 |
cutie |
A cutie is a cute person. |
|
5020 |
cuties |
The plural form of cutie; more than one (kind of) cutie. |
|
5021 |
cutleries |
The plural form of cutlery; more than one (kind of) cutlery. |
|
5022 |
cutlery |
Cutleries are eating and serving utensils such as knives |
|
5023 |
cuts |
The third-person singular form of cut. |
She cuts hair for a living. |
5024 |
cuts out |
The third-person singular form of cut out. |
|
5025 |
cutters |
The plural form of cutter; more than one (kind of) cutter. |
|
5026 |
cutting |
The present participle of cut. |
He's outside cutting the grass right now. |
5027 |
cutting out |
The present participle of cut out. |
|
5028 |
cuttings |
The plural form of cutting; more than one (kind of) cutting. |
|
5029 |
cyan |
Cyan is a light blue color: |
; Cyan is my favorite color. |
5030 |
cyans |
The plural form of cyan; more than one (kind of) cyan. |
|
5031 |
cyborg |
Mixing of cybernetic and organism |
|
5032 |
cyborgs |
The plural form of cyborg; more than one (kind of) cyborg. |
Cyborgs have not yet taken over Earth. |
5033 |
cyclamen |
An indoor plant that is cultivated for its white to pink to deep red flowers. |
|
5034 |
cyclamens |
The plural form of cyclamen; more than one (kind of) cyclamen. |
|
5035 |
cycle |
A cycle is a number of regular things that happen again and again. |
Right now we are in an upward-moving part of the business cycle.; Although women's monthly cycles vary in length from person to person, the average length is about 28 days.; Most car engines have a 4-part cycle. |
5036 |
cycled |
The past tense and past participle of cycle. |
|
5037 |
cycles |
The plural form of cycle; more than one (kind of) cycle. |
|
5038 |
cycling |
The present participle of cycle. |
|
5039 |
cyclist |
A cyclist is a person who rides on a bicycle or motorcycle. |
The cyclist rode up the hill. |
5040 |
cyclists |
The plural form of cyclist; more than one (kind of) cyclist. |
|
5041 |
cyclone |
A storm with air going around in a circle in the same direction as the Earth. If it's big |
A cyclone blew part of the roof off the house. |
5042 |
cyclones |
The plural form of cyclone; more than one (kind of) cyclone. |
|
5043 |
cygnets |
The plural form of cygnet; more than one (kind of) cygnet. |
|
5044 |
cylinder |
A cylinder is a shape consisting of two circles connected to a tube. |
Cans, pens, and flashlights are usually shaped like cylinders. |
5045 |
cylinders |
The plural form of cylinder; more than one (kind of) cylinder. |
|
5046 |
cylindrical |
If something is cylindrical |
|
5047 |
cymbal |
A cymbal is a round |
Drum kits usually have a cymbal. |
5048 |
cymbals |
The plural form of cymbal; more than one (kind of) cymbal. |
|
5049 |
cynic |
A cynic is a person who is sarcastic and has a negative attitude. |
|
5050 |
cynical |
If someone is cynical |
He is a cynical person who seems to complain about everything. |
5051 |
cynics |
The plural form of cynic; more than one (kind of) cynic. |
|
5052 |
cypher |
A cypher is a numeric character. |
|
5053 |
cyphered |
The past tense and past participle of cypher. |
|
5054 |
cyphering |
The present participle of cypher. |
|
5055 |
cyphers |
The plural form of cypher; more than one (kind of) cypher. |
|
5056 |
Cyprus |
Cyprus is a country in south-east Europe (sometimes treated as a part of West Asia). |
|
5057 |
Cyrillic |
Cyrillic is a type of alphabet or writing system. |
|
5058 |
Cyrillic alphabet |
An alphabet used in languages like Russian. |
|
5059 |
Cyrillic script |
Cyrillic script is an alphabet used in the Russian language. |
|
5060 |
Cyrillic scripts |
The plural form of Cyrillic script; more than one (kind of) Cyrillic script. |
|
5061 |
cytologist |
A cytologist is a biologist who studies cells. |
|
5062 |
cytologists |
The plural form of cytologist; more than one (kind of) cytologist. |
|
5063 |
cytology |
Cytology is the study of cells. |
|
5064 |
cytoplasm |
Cytoplasm is the gelatinous liquid that fills the inside of a cell. |
|
5065 |
Czech |
Czech is the language in the Czech Republic. |
|
5066 |
Czech Republic |
Czech Republic is a country in central Europe. It's capital is Prague. It was part of Czechoslovakia until 1993. |
|
5067 |
Czechoslovak |
A Czechoslovak is a person or thing that comes from Czechoslovakia. |
|
5068 |
Czechoslovakia |
Czechoslovakia was a former country in central Europe. |
|
5069 |
Czechoslovakian |
A Czechoslovakian is a person or thing that comes from Czechoslovakia. |
|
5070 |
Czechoslovakians |
The plural form of Czechoslovakian; more than one (kind of) Czechoslovakian. |
|
5071 |
Czechoslovaks |
The plural form of Czechoslovak; more than one (kind of) Czechoslovak. |
|
5072 |
Czechs |
The plural form of Czech; more than one (kind of) Czech. |
|
5073 |
cygnet |
A cygnet is a young swan. |
|
5074 |
cutter |
A cutter is a type of sailing ship with one mast and at least two sails. |
|
5075 |
customise |
If you customise something |
|