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

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  • cover/ˈkʌvɚ/verbA26 meaningsTo put something over a thing to hide or protect it.
  • crack/kɹæk/verbA25 meaningsTo break something open with a sharp knock.
  • crackle/ˈkɹækəl/verbB23 meaningsTo make a rapid series of small sharp sounds.
  • cradle/ˈkɹeɪdəl/nounB13 meaningsA small rocking bed for a baby.
  • craft/ˈkɹɑːft/verbB22 meaningsTo make something skilfully by hand.
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verbB23 meanings
To force too many things or people into a space.
  • crane/kɹeɪn/nounB23 meaningsA tall machine with a long arm for lifting and moving heavy loads.
  • crank/kɹænk/nounB23 meaningsThe arm that carries a pedal or converts motion to rotation.
  • crash/ˈkɹæʃ/nounB14 meaningsA violent collision — vehicles hitting each other, or hitting the ground.
  • crate/kɹeɪt/nounB1+2 meaningsA strong open box for carrying goods.
  • crawl/kɹɔːl/verbB16 meaningsTo move forward on hands and knees, close to the ground.
  • creak/kɹiːk/verbB2+3 meaningsTo make a long, high, complaining sound, the way old wood does under weight.
  • cream/kɹiːm/nounA25 meaningsThe thick fatty part of milk, used on desserts and in cooking.
  • crease/kɹiːs/nounB25 meaningsA line made in cloth or paper by folding or crushing it.
  • creep/kɹiːp/verbB13 meaningsTo move slowly and quietly so as not to be noticed.
  • crescendo/kɹɪˈʃɛn.dəʊ/nounB2+3 meaningsA passage of music that grows steadily louder.
  • crest/kɹɛst/nounB24 meaningsA tuft of feathers, fur or skin on the top of an animal's head.
  • crew/kɹuː/nounB14 meaningsAll the people who work on a ship, a plane or a train.
  • crib/kɹɪb/nounB15 meaningsA baby's bed with high barred sides. British English calls it a cot.
  • cripple/ˈkɹɪp(ə)l/verbB22 meaningsTo leave somebody or something unable to work properly.
  • criticize/ˈkɹɪtɪsaɪz/verbB2To point out what is wrong with something.
  • critique/kɹɪˈtiːk/nounB2+3 meaningsA detailed, reasoned judgement of a piece of work, an idea or a policy.
  • croak/kɹoʊk/verbB22 meaningsTo make a deep hoarse sound.
  • crop/kɹɒp/nounB16 meaningsA plant grown in large amounts to be harvested.
  • cross/kɹɒs/nounA27 meaningsA shape made of two lines cutting through each other, used as a mark.
  • crouch/ˈkɹaʊ̯t͡ʃ/verbB22 meaningsTo lower the body close to the ground by bending the knees, with the feet still taking the weight.
  • crowbar/ˈkɹoʊˌbɑɹ/nounB22 meaningsA long iron or steel bar with a flattened, usually split end, used as a lever to force things open or pull out nails.
  • crowd/ˈkɹaʊ̯d/nounA22 meaningsA large mass of people gathered in one place.
  • crown/kɹaʊ̯n/nounB15 meaningsA circular gold headdress worn by a king or queen.
  • crucify/ˈkɹuːsɪfaɪ/verbB22 meaningsTo put to death on a cross.
  • cruise/kɹuːz/nounB12 meaningsA holiday spent on a ship visiting several ports.
  • crumble/ˈkɹʌmbəl/nounB22 meaningsA baked pudding of fruit under a crumbly flour-and-butter topping.
  • crumple/ˈkɹʌmpəl/verbB2+2 meaningsTo crush something into creases and folds.
  • crunch/kɹʌnt͡ʃ/verbB22 meaningsTo make the sound of something hard being crushed.
  • crush/kɹʌʃ/verbB15 meaningsTo press something so hard that it breaks or loses its shape.
  • cube/kjuːb/nounB25 meaningsA solid shape with six equal square faces.
  • curb/kɝb/nounB12 meaningsThe raised stone edge where a pavement meets the road.
  • cure/kjɔː/verbB25 meaningsTo make a sick person well, or to end a disease completely.
  • curl/kɜːl/nounB22 meaningsA lock of hair that turns in a spiral.
  • curse/kɜːs/nounA2+4 meaningsWords spoken over somebody to bring harm on them.
  • curve/kɜːv/nounB24 meaningsA line that bends smoothly, with no corners or angles.
  • cushion/ˈkʊʃən/nounB12 meaningsA soft pad for sitting or leaning on.
  • cut/kʌt/verbA16 meaningsTo divide or open something with a blade.
  • cycle/ˈsaɪ.kəl/verbA2+2 meaningsTo ride a bicycle.
  • dab/dæb/verbB2+2 meaningsTo touch lightly and repeatedly with something soft.
  • damp/ˈdæmp/adjectiveB13 meaningsSlightly wet, in a way that feels unpleasant.
  • dangle/ˈdæŋ.ɡəl/verbB22 meaningsTo hold or hang something so that it swings loose.
  • dare/dɛə/verbB13 meaningsTo be brave enough to do something.
  • darken/ˈdɑɹkən/verbB1+3 meaningsTo make something darker in colour or less bright.
  • darn/dɑɹn/verbB24 meaningsTo mend a hole in cloth or knitting by weaving thread back and forth across the gap.
  • dart/dɑːt/verbB25 meaningsTo move suddenly and quickly in one direction.
  • dash/ˈdæʃ/nounB26 meaningsA very small amount of a liquid or powder added to food.
  • date/deɪt/nounA16 meaningsThe day, month and year on which something happens.
  • dawn/dɔːn/nounA23 meaningsThe first light of day, before sunrise.
  • daydream/ˈdeɪdɹiːm/nounB22 meaningsA pleasant series of thoughts you have while awake, which takes your attention away from what is around you.
  • dazzle/ˈdæzəl/verbB1+3 meaningsTo blind somebody for a moment with very bright light.
  • deal/ˈdiːl/nounB15 meaningsAn agreement, especially one about business or money.
  • debate/dɪˈbeɪt/nounB24 meaningsA formal argument in which two sides take turns to speak.
  • debit/ˈdɛb.ɪt/nounB2+2 meaningsAn amount of money taken out of an account.
  • debrief/diːˈbɹiːf/nounB2+2 meaningsA meeting after an event to review how it went.