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# English words: C

[A](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/a/) · [B](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/b/) · **C** · [D](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/d/) · [E](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/e/) · [F](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/f/) · [G](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/g/) · [H](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/h/) · [I](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/i/) · [J](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/j/) · [K](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/k/) · [L](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/l/) · [M](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/m/) · [N](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/n/) · [O](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/o/) · [P](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/p/) · [Q](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/q/) · [R](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/r/) · [S](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/s/) · [T](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/t/) · [U](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/u/) · [V](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/v/) · [W](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/w/) · [X](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/x/) · [Y](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/y/) · [Z](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/z/)

1959 words under C; 1401–1500 on this page.

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- [contrition](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/contrition/) — deep sorrow and regret for wrongdoing. — Jewish tradition
- [contrivance](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/contrivance/) — A clever device or plan, often made with ingenious thinking.
- [contrive](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/contrive/) — To manage, by some clever means, to do something or bring a result about.
- [contrived](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/contrived/) — Seeming false and planned, not natural or believable: «The ending of the film felt contrived». — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [control](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/control/) — To control something means to make it do what you want, like steering a toy car. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [controlled](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/controlled/) — Controlled is the past form of «control»: made something or someone do what you want, or kept it in order.
- [controller](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/controller/) — A hand-held device with buttons and sticks used to play video games or work a machine such as a toy car or drone.
- [controlling](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/controlling/) — As a verb form, controlling means being in charge of something or making it do what you want: «He is controlling the drone».
- [controversy](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/controversy/) — A controversy is a long, heated argument in which people strongly disagree about something. — Jewish tradition
- [contumely](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/contumely/) — insulting, rude and scornful treatment. — Jewish tradition
- [contusion](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/contusion/) — A contusion is a bruise: an injury where the skin is not broken but blood leaks under it, making a dark mark.
- [convalescence](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/convalescence/) — Convalescence is the time when someone slowly gets their strength back after an illness or operation.
- [convection](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/convection/) — Convection is the way heat moves through a liquid or a gas: the warm part rises and the cooler part sinks, making a current that goes round.
- [convene](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/convene/) — To come together for a meeting.
- [convenience](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/convenience/) — Convenience is being easy, useful or quick for you, so it saves time or trouble: "for convenience, we eat at school". — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [convenient](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/convenient/) — Easy to use, reach or do; saving time and trouble. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [conveniently](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/conveniently/) — In a way that is easy, useful or suitable for someone: «The shop is conveniently close.». — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [convent](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/convent/) — A building where nuns live, pray and work together.
- [convention](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/convention/) — The usual or accepted way of doing something; a custom or rule people follow.
- [conventional](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/conventional/) — Conventional means usual, ordinary and done the way most people have done it for a long time.
- [conventionally](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/conventionally/) — Conventionally means in the usual, normal, accepted way that most people do things. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [converge](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/converge/) — When lines, roads or rivers converge, they move towards each other and meet at one point.
- [convergence](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/convergence/) — Convergence is when lines, roads, paths or things come together and meet at one point.
- [conversation](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/conversation/) — A conversation is a talk between two or more people in which they share ideas, news or feelings. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [conversational](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/conversational/) — To do with conversation, or like ordinary friendly talk.
- [converse](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/converse/) — To converse is to talk with someone, have a conversation. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [conversion](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/conversion/) — A conversion is changing something from one form, unit or use to another.
- [convert](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/convert/) — To convert means to change something into a different form or use: "they converted the barn into a house".
- [converter](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/converter/) — A converter is a machine or device that changes something from one form into another, such as electricity, signals or files.
- [convey](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/convey/) — To make an idea, feeling or message known to someone.
- [conveyance](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/conveyance/) — A conveyance is a vehicle or any way of carrying people or things: "a horse-drawn conveyance".
- [conveyor](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/conveyor/) — A conveyor (conveyor belt) is a long moving belt or line of rollers that carries things from one place to another, as in factories…
- [convict](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/convict/) — To convict someone is for a court to decide officially that they are guilty of a crime.
- [conviction](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/conviction/) — A strong belief or opinion: «She has a deep conviction that animals should be treated kindly».
- [convince](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/convince/) — To convince someone is to make them believe that something is true.
- [convinced](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/convinced/) — Completely sure that something is true: «I'm convinced the cat ate my sandwich.». — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [convincing](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/convincing/) — Convincing means making you believe something is true or right: «a convincing argument».
- [convincingly](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/convincingly/) — Convincingly means in a way that makes people believe something is true or real.
- [convocation](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/convocation/) — A formal gathering of people called together for a special purpose. — Jewish tradition
- [convolvulus](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/convolvulus/) — A convolvulus is a climbing plant with trumpet-shaped flowers, such as bindweed or morning glory.
- [convulse](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/convulse/) — to shake violently. — Jewish tradition
- [convulsion](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/convulsion/) — A convulsion is a sudden, violent shaking of the body that you cannot control. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [convulsive](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/convulsive/) — Convulsive movements are sudden, violent shakes of the body that a person cannot control.
- [convulsively](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/convulsively/) — In a sudden, jerky way that you cannot control, with a shake or a grip.
- [cony](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/cony/) — a small furry animal that lives among rocks, often called a rock badger or hyrax. — Jewish tradition
- [coo](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/coo/) — For a pigeon or dove to make its soft, low, round sound.
- [cook](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/cook/) — To cook is to make food ready to eat by heating it: boil, fry, bake, roast. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [cookbook](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/cookbook/) — A cookbook is a book of recipes and instructions for cooking.
- [cooked](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/cooked/) — Cooked means made ready to eat by heating, like boiled, baked or fried food.
- [cooker](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/cooker/) — A large kitchen machine with an oven and hot plates or burners for cooking food; US: stove or range.
- [cookery](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/cookery/) — Cookery is the skill or activity of preparing and cooking food.
- [cookie](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/cookie/) — A cookie is a small sweet baked biscuit, often round, sometimes with chocolate chips.
- [cooking](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/cooking/) — Cooking is making food ready to eat by heating it, for example by baking, boiling or frying.
- [cool](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/cool/) — A little cold, pleasantly not warm: "a cool breeze". — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [cooler](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/cooler/) — Cooler means more cool: a little colder, or (slang) more stylish or exciting.
- [cooling](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/cooling/) — Cooling means becoming cooler or making something cooler.
- [coolly](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/coolly/) — In a calm way, without showing worry, fear or excitement.
- [coolness](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/coolness/) — Coolness is being a little cold in a pleasant way.
- [coop](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/coop/) — A coop is a cage or small house where chickens or other birds are kept.
- [cooperation](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/cooperation/) — Cooperation is working together with other people to reach the same goal.
- [cooperative](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/cooperative/) — If you are cooperative, you are willing to help and work together with others and do what is asked.
- [coordinate](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/coordinate/) — Coordinates are a pair of numbers, like (3, 5), that show exactly where a point is on a grid or graph.
- [coordinated](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/coordinated/) — Able to move different parts of your body together well and smoothly.
- [coot](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/coot/) — A coot is a black water bird with a white beak and a white patch on its forehead.
- [cop](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/cop/) — A cop is a police officer. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [cope](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/cope/) — To cope means to deal well with a hard problem or situation, and to keep going.
- [copepod](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/copepod/) — A copepod is a tiny animal with a hard shell and many legs, a relative of crabs and shrimps, that lives in the sea and in fresh water.
- [copier](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/copier/) — A copier is a machine that makes paper copies of documents and pictures; it is also called a photocopier.
- [copious](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/copious/) — In large amounts; more than enough: «copious notes», «copious amounts of food».
- [copiously](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/copiously/) — Copiously means in very large amounts, much more than usual.
- [copper](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/copper/) — Copper is a reddish-brown metal that conducts electricity and heat very well.
- [coppersmith](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/coppersmith/) — A coppersmith is a person who makes or mends things from copper.
- [coppery](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/coppery/) — Coppery means having the colour of copper: a shiny reddish-brown or orange-brown.
- [coprolite](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/coprolite/) — A coprolite is fossilised poo (dung) from an animal that lived long ago, such as a dinosaur, that has slowly turned to stone.
- [copse](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/copse/) — A small group of trees growing close together; a little wood.
- [copy](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/copy/) — A copy is a thing made to be the same as another one, like a copy of a page or a photo. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [copycat](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/copycat/) — A person who copies what someone else does, says or wears.
- [copyist](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/copyist/) — A person whose job is to copy writings by hand. — Jewish tradition
- [copyright](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/copyright/) — Copyright is the legal right of the person who made a book, song, picture, film or program to decide who can copy, sell or use it. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [coracle](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/coracle/) — A coracle is a small, round boat made of a frame covered with skin or cloth, used on rivers.
- [coral](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/coral/) — Coral is a hard, stony material made by tiny sea animals; over many years it builds up into reefs in warm, shallow seas. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [cord](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/cord/) — A cord is a thin rope or a thick string. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [cordial](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/cordial/) — A sweet concentrated fruit drink that you mix with water: lime cordial, elderflower cordial.
- [cordiality](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/cordiality/) — Warm, friendly manners when you greet or welcome people.
- [cordially](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/cordially/) — In a warm, friendly way, showing that you are pleased to see someone.
- [cordless](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/cordless/) — A cordless device works without being plugged into the wall by a wire, usually because it has a battery.
- [cordoba](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/cordoba/) — Córdoba is a historic city in southern Spain, famous for its great mosque-cathedral (the Mezquita).
- [core](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/core/) — The core is the hard middle part of an apple or pear, with the seeds.
- [corgi](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/corgi/) — A corgi is a small dog with short legs, a long body, pointed ears and a fox-like face, first bred in Wales to herd cattle.
- [coriander](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/coriander/) — A plant whose small round seeds and leaves are used to flavor food. — Jewish tradition
- [corinthian](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/corinthian/) — Of or from Corinth, an old city in Greece.
- [cork](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/cork/) — A light, soft, springy material made from the thick bark of the cork oak tree.
- [corkscrew](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/corkscrew/) — A corkscrew is a tool with a spiral metal point for pulling corks out of bottles.
- [cormorant](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/cormorant/) — A large dark sea bird with a long neck and hooked beak that dives underwater to catch fish. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [corn](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/corn/) — In the USA, Canada and Australia, corn is a tall plant with yellow seeds on a cob, also called maize or sweetcorn. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [cornbread](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/cornbread/) — A sweet or savoury bread made from cornmeal (ground maize), often baked in a pan or skillet; it is a traditional food of the southern…
- [cornea](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/cornea/) — The clear, curved, dome-shaped layer at the front of the eye that covers the iris and pupil and helps focus light.
- [corner](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/corner/) — A corner is the point where two sides or edges meet. — everyday · Jewish tradition
- [cornet](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/cornet/) — A cornet is a brass musical instrument like a small trumpet.
- [cornfield](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/cornfield/) — A cornfield is a field where corn (grain such as wheat or maize) grows. — everyday · Jewish tradition