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19,295 words · meanings, pronunciation and origins · ranked by use

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  • corpse/kɔːps/nounB2A dead human body.
  • corpus/ˈkɔːpəs/nounC2A large collected body of writing or of data.
  • corral/kəˈɹæl/nounB22 meaningsA fenced pen for horses or cattle.
  • correct/kəˈɹɛkt/adjectiveA13 meaningsHaving no mistakes.
  • correction/kəˈɹɛkʃən/nounC12 meaningsA notice putting right an earlier mistake.
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To do with the punishment and reform of offenders.
  • correctnessnounB2+Freedom from error.
  • correlate/ˈkɒɹəleɪt/verbC1To move together in a way that suggests a link.
  • correlation/ˌkɒɹ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/nounB2+2 meaningsA link between two things such that changes in one go together with changes in the other.
  • correspond/ˌkɒɹɪˈspɒnd/verbB22 meaningsTo match up with something.
  • correspondence/ˌkɒɹ.ɪˈspɒn.dəns/nounC13 meaningsLetters, emails and other messages exchanged between people; the exchanging of them.
  • correspondent/ˌkɒɹ.ɪˈspɒn.dənt/nounC12 meaningsA reporter based in a distant place.
  • corresponding/ˌkɔɹəˈspɑndɪŋ/adjectiveC1Matching another in kind or position.
  • correspondingly/ˌkɔ.ɹəˈspɑn.dɪŋ.li/adverbB2+In a matching way.
  • corridor/ˈkɒɹɪdɔː/nounB23 meaningsThe long passage inside a building, with rooms opening off it on either side.
  • corroborate/kəˈɹɒbəɹeɪ̯t/verbC1To support a statement or a finding with evidence from another, independent source.
  • corroborationnounC1Independent confirmation that something is true.
  • corrosion/kəˈɹəʊʒən/nounB2+The slow chemical destruction of a metal surface.
  • corrosive/kəˈɹəʊsɪv/adjectiveB2+Able to eat away skin or metal.
  • corrugatedadjectiveC2Shaped into parallel ridges and grooves for strength.
  • corrupt/kəˈɹʌpt/adjectiveB22 meaningsWilling to act dishonestly for money or favours.
  • corruption/kəˈɹʌpʃən/nounC14 meaningsThe use of power or public office for private gain, especially through bribes.
  • corsair/kɔːɹsɛəɹ/nounC2A pirate, especially of the Mediterranean.
  • corset/ˈkɔː(ɹ).sɪt/nounB2+A stiff close-fitting undergarment that shapes the waist.
  • cortege/kɔɹˈtɛʒ/nounC2A solemn procession, especially at a funeral.
  • cosmetic/kɒzˈmɛtɪk/nounB1+A product put on the face or body to improve the look.
  • cosmic/ˈkɒz.mɪk/adjectiveB2To do with the universe, or vast beyond measure.
  • cosmology/kɑzˈmɑləd͡ʒi/nounC1The study of how the universe is made and began.
  • cost an arm and a legphraseB2To be terribly expensive.
  • cost of livingnounB2How much it takes to pay for everyday needs.
  • cost the earthphraseB2To be outrageously expensive.
  • cost-effectiveadjectiveC1Giving good value for what it costs.
  • costa ricaphraseB1The peaceful Central American country of rainforests, with no army at all.
  • costermongernounC2A street trader selling fruit and vegetables.
  • costly/ˈkɒst.li/adjectiveC1Expensive, or damaging in what it takes from you.
  • costume/ˈkɒs.tjuːm/nounB13 meaningsClothes worn to look like someone or something else.
  • cot/kɒt/nounB1+2 meanings(British) a baby's bed with high barred sides.
  • cottage/ˈkɒt.ɪd͡ʒ/nounB1+A small simple house, usually in the country.
  • cottage cheesenounB1A lumpy fresh white cheese, low in fat.
  • cotton/ˈkɒt.n̩/nounB1The soft natural fibre from the cotton plant.
  • cotton budnounB1A small stick with cotton on each end.
  • cotton onphraseC1To finally understand what is going on.
  • cotton wool/ˈkɒtən wʊl/nounB1Soft fluffy cotton used for cleaning skin.
  • cottonwoodnounC1A poplar whose seeds carry white fluffy tufts.
  • couch potato/ˈkaʊtʃ pəˌteɪtəʊ/phraseB2A person who lies on the sofa watching TV all day.
  • cougar/ˈkuːɡə/nounB2A large tawny American wild cat.
  • cough/kɒf/verbA23 meaningsTo push air out of your throat with a sudden sharp noise.
  • council/ˈkaʊn.səl/nounB22 meaningsAn elected body that governs a town or district.
  • council taxnounB2The local charge paid on a home.
  • councillornounC1An elected member of a local governing body.
  • counsel/ˈkaʊn.səl/verbB23 meaningsTo give careful guidance, especially in difficulty.
  • counsellingnounC1Guided conversation that helps somebody work things out.
  • counsellornounC1A trained listener who helps people with problems.
  • count/kaʊnt/verbA26 meaningsTo say numbers in order, especially to find out how many things there are.
  • count on/kaʊntʌn/phraseB2To rely on someone or something with confidence.
  • countdown/ˈkaʊntˌdaʊn/nounB1Counting backwards to the moment of an event.
  • countenance/ˈkaʊn.tə.nəns/verbC2To allow or approve of something.
  • counter/ˈkaʊn.tə/nounB24 meaningsA long flat surface where you are served, or where you work in a kitchen.
  • counter servicenounB2Ordering and collecting at a counter yourself.
  • counter-offernounC1A better offer made to keep you from leaving.