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  • counterargumentnounB2+A piece of reasoning put forward to oppose the reasoning someone else has already given.
  • counterattacknounB2+An attack made in reply to being attacked.
  • counterchangenounC2A pattern where colours swap across a dividing line.
  • counterexamplenounC1One case that shows a general claim is false.
  • counterfeit/ˈkaʊn.tɚˌfɪt/adjectiveB2+Made as an illegal fake copy.
  • countermand/ˌkaʊntəˈmɑːnd/verbC2
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To cancel an order already given.
  • counterpart/ˈkaʊntəˌpɑːt/nounC1The person or thing matching another elsewhere.
  • counterpoint/ˈkaʊntə(ɹ)ˌpɔɪnt/nounC1Two melodies sounded together, or a contrasting element.
  • counterproductive/ˌkaʊntəpɹəˈdʌktɪv/adjectiveC2Having the opposite effect to the one intended.
  • countersinkverbC2To widen a hole's mouth so a screw sits flush.
  • countless/ˈkaʊntləs/adjectiveB2Too many to be counted.
  • country lane/ˌkʌntri ˈleɪn/nounB1A narrow road between hedges.
  • countryman/ˈkʌntɹimən/nounB2+Somebody from your own nation, or somebody who lives rurally.
  • countryside/ˈkʌn.tɹiˌsaɪd/nounB1+The green open land outside towns.
  • countryside walknounB1A journey on foot through fields and lanes.
  • countrywide/ˌkʌn.tɹiˈwaɪd/adjectiveB2Happening across the whole nation.
  • county/ˈkaʊnti/nounB1An area of a country with its own local administration.
  • coup/kuː/nounB22 meaningsA sudden violent seizure of power from a government.
  • coup d'etatnounC1A sudden illegal seizure of government.
  • coupe/kuːp/nounB2+A low sporty car with only two doors.
  • couple/ˈkʌp.əl/nounA23 meaningsTwo of something, or two or three — a small number nobody is counting.
  • coupling/ˈkʌplɪŋ/nounC1The link that joins one vehicle to the next.
  • coupon/ˈkuːˌpɒn/nounB1+A slip or code entitling the holder to a discount.
  • courage/ˈkʌɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/nounB2The strength to face danger, pain or difficulty despite fear.
  • courgette/kʊɚˈʒɛt/nounB1+A long green summer squash.
  • courier/ˈkʊ.ɹi.ə/nounB1+4 meaningsA company or service that delivers parcels and documents quickly and by hand.
  • course/kɔːs/nounA16 meaningsA set of lessons on one subject, taken over a fixed period.
  • courser/ˈkɜːsə/nounC2A swift horse used in war or hunting.
  • courseworknounB2The assignments done during a course that count toward the grade.
  • court/ˈkɔːt/nounB15 meaningsA marked area of ground where tennis, basketball or a similar game is played.
  • court martialnounC1A military court that tries soldiers.
  • court-martialnounC1A trial held by a military court.
  • courteous/ˈkɜːti.əs/adjectiveB2Politely respectful.
  • courtesan/kɔːtɪˈzæn/nounC1A prostitute with wealthy or noble clients.
  • courtesy/ˈkɜːtəsi/nounB2Polite and considerate behaviour.
  • courtesy callnounC1A visit or call made out of politeness.
  • courthouse/ˈkɔɹt.haʊs/nounB1+The building where trials are held.
  • courtier/ˈkɔɹtiɚ/nounC1Somebody who attends a royal court.
  • courtly/ˈkɔːtli/adjectiveC1Polished and dignified, as at a royal court.
  • courtship/ˈkɔːt.ʃɪp/nounC1The time of trying to win somebody's love.
  • courtyard/ˈkɔɹt.jɑɹd/nounB1+An open area enclosed by the walls of a building.
  • courtyard viewnounB2A room looking onto the enclosed inner space.
  • couscous/ˈkʊs.kʊs/nounB2+Tiny grains of steamed wheat from North Africa.
  • cousin/ˈkʌzn̩/nounA12 meaningsThe child of your uncle or aunt.
  • covalent/kəʊˈveɪ.lənt/adjectiveC1Bonded by sharing electrons between atoms.
  • cove/kəʊv/nounB2A small sheltered bay.
  • coven/ˈkʌv.ən/nounC1A gathering of witches.
  • covenant/ˈkʌv.ən.ənt/nounC12 meaningsA solemn binding agreement, especially with a god.
  • cover/ˈkʌvɚ/verbA26 meaningsTo put something over a thing to hide or protect it.
  • cover all the basesphraseC1To prepare for every possibility.
  • cover letternounB2The one-page letter sent with your CV to sell yourself.
  • cover storynounB22 meaningsThe main article of a magazine, announced on the front.
  • cover your mouthphraseB1To put a hand over the lips in shock.
  • cover your tracksphraseC1To remove the signs that you were there.
  • cover-up/ˈkʌvɚˌʌp/nounB2An organised effort to hide a scandal.
  • coverage/ˈkʌv.(ə.)ɹɪdʒ/nounB22 meaningsThe amount and kind of reporting a subject gets.
  • covering letternounB2The letter sent with an application explaining yourself.
  • covers/ˈkʌvɚz/nounC12 meaningsThe number of guests a restaurant serves in a sitting.
  • covert/ˈkəʊvɜːt/adjectiveC13 meaningsKept secret and hidden from anyone not part of it.
  • covet/ˈkʌvɪt/verbC1To want badly something that belongs to another.