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

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19,295 words · showing 3,301–3,360

  • company/ˈkʌmp(ə)ni/nounA12 meaningsAn organisation that sells products or services.
  • company carnounB1A vehicle provided by an employer for work use.
  • comparable/ˈkɒmpəɹəbəl/adjectiveC1Similar enough to be measured against.
  • comparative/kəmˈpæɹətɪv/adjectiveB2+2 meaningsMeasured or judged by comparison with something else.
  • comparatively/kəmˈpæɹ.ə.tɪvli/adverbB2+In comparison with something else.
  • compare/kəmˈpɛɚ/
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verbB13 meanings
To examine two or more things in order to see how they are similar and how they differ.
  • compartment/kəmˈpɑɹtmənt/nounB22 meaningsAn enclosed section of seats in a railway carriage, with its own door.
  • compass/ˈkʌm.pəs/nounB1+2 meaningsAn instrument whose needle points to north.
  • compass bearingnounB2The direction taken from a magnetic needle.
  • compassion/kəmˈpæʃ.ən/nounC1Sympathy for somebody's suffering, with a wish to help.
  • compassionate/kəmˈpæʃənət/adjectiveB2+Quick to feel and ease other people's pain.
  • compassionate leavenounC1Time off allowed after a death or family crisis.
  • compatible/kəmˈpæt.ə.bəl/adjectiveB23 meaningsAble to exist or work together without conflict.
  • compatriot/kəmˈpeɪtɹi.ət/nounB2+Somebody from your own country.
  • compel/kəmˈpɛl/verbC1To leave somebody no choice but to do it.
  • compelling/kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/adjectiveC12 meaningsSo convincing it is hard to argue with.
  • compendium/kəmˈpɛn.di.əm/nounC1A concise collection of a whole body of knowledge.
  • compensate/ˈkɒm.pən.seɪt/verbC12 meaningsTo pay someone for a loss, an injury or trouble they have suffered.
  • compensation/ˌkɒm.pənˈseɪ.ʃən/nounC1Money given to balance a loss or an injury.
  • compere/ˈkɒmpɛː(ɹ)/nounC2Somebody who introduces the acts at an entertainment.
  • compete/kəmˈpiːt/verbB1To try to beat others at the same goal or game.
  • competence/ˈkɒm.pə.təns/nounC1The ability to do something well enough.
  • competent/ˈkɒmpətənt/adjectiveC13 meaningsHaving the skill or knowledge to do something properly.
  • competition/ˌkɒm.pəˈtɪʃ.ən/nounA2+2 meaningsA contest to find who is best.
  • competitive/kəmˈpɛt.ɪ.tɪv/adjectiveB1+2 meaningsHating to lose; always trying to be first.
  • competitor/kəmˈpɛt.ɪ.tɚ/nounB1+2 meaningsAnother company after the same customers.
  • compile/kəmˈpaɪl/verbC12 meaningsTo gather material together into one organised whole.
  • complacency/kəmˈpleɪsənˌsiː/nounC1Smug satisfaction that stops you noticing danger.
  • complacent/kəmˈpleɪsənt/adjectiveC1So satisfied with yourself that you stop trying.
  • complain/kəmˈpleɪn/verbA2+3 meaningsTo say that you are unhappy or annoyed about something.
  • complaint/kəmˈpleɪnt/nounB13 meaningsA statement that you are unhappy with something.
  • complaisant/kəmˈpleɪsənt/adjectiveC2Eager to please and to go along with others.
  • complement/ˈkɒmpləmənt/nounC1Something that completes another and improves it.
  • complementary/ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/adjectiveC1Sitting opposite on the colour wheel.
  • completion/kəmˈpliː.ʃən/nounB2The finishing of something.
  • complex/ˈkɒmplɛks/adjectiveB1+3 meaningsMade of many connected parts; not simple.
  • complexion/kəmˈplɛkʃən/nounB2+2 meaningsThe natural colour and condition of facial skin.
  • complexity/kəmˈplɛk.sɪ.ti/nounC1How many connected parts something has.
  • compliance/kəmˈplaɪ.əns/nounC12 meaningsThe state of doing what rules or laws require.
  • compliant/kəmˈplʌɪənt/adjectiveC12 meaningsWilling to do as you are told.
  • complicate/ˈkɑmplɪkeɪt/verbB1+To make something more difficult or involved.
  • complicated/ˈkɒm.plɪ.keɪ.tɪd/adjectiveB1Made of many parts and hard to follow.
  • complication/ˌkɒm.plɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/nounB22 meaningsSomething that makes a situation more difficult.
  • complicit/kəmˈplɪs.ɪt/adjectiveC1Involved with others in something wrong.
  • complicitynounC1A share in somebody else's wrongdoing.
  • compliment/ˈkɑmpləmənt/nounB13 meaningsA remark that says something good about someone or their work.
  • complimentary/ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/adjectiveC12 meaningsGiven free as part of the service.
  • compliments to the chefphraseC1A message of praise sent back to the kitchen.
  • comply/kəmˈplaɪ/verbC1To do what a rule or order requires.
  • component/kəmˈpəʊ.nənt/nounB2+2 meaningsOne of the pieces a machine is built from.
  • compose/kəmˈpəʊz/verbB25 meaningsTo write a piece of music.
  • composed/kəmˈpoʊzd/adjectiveB23 meaningsCalm and in control of your feelings, especially in a situation where others would panic.
  • composer/kəmˈpoʊzəɹ/nounB2Somebody who writes music.
  • composite/ˈkɒmpəzɪt/nounB2+Something made of several distinct parts combined.
  • composition/ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/nounC14 meaningsThe way the parts of something are arranged.
  • compost/ˈkɒm.pɒst/nounB1+2 meaningsRotted plant material used to enrich soil.
  • compost binnounB2The container where plant waste is left to rot.
  • composure/kəmˈpoʊʒɚ/nounC1Calm self-control in a difficult situation.
  • compound/ˈkɒmpaʊnd/nounB24 meaningsA substance made of two or more elements chemically joined.
  • compound eyenounC1An eye made of hundreds of tiny separate lenses.