|
🎓
••••••
|
/ˈkɒlɪdʒ/
noun
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
An educational institution where students study for degrees or professional qualifications.
|
She hopes to attend college in the city next year.
••••••
|
••••••
|
to enroll in and attend a college for studies
|
university, institute, academy, campus
|
••••••
|
college degree, college student, college campus, go to college
|
|
🚗💥🚗
••••••
|
/kəˈlɪʒən/
noun
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
an instance of two or more objects crashing into each other
|
The collision on the highway caused a major traffic jam.
••••••
|
••••••
|
moving toward inevitable conflict or disaster
|
crash, impact, accident, clash
|
separation, avoidance, peace
|
car collision, head-on collision, fatal collision
|
|
🏛️
••••••
|
/kəˈloʊniəl/
adjective
••••••
|
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
Relating to a colony or to colonialism; characteristic of a colony.
|
The country still has many colonial-era buildings.
••••••
|
••••••
|
political control of one country by another
|
imperial, dependent, overseas, settler
|
••••••
|
colonial period, colonial rule, colonial power, colonial history
|
|
🏝️
••••••
|
/ˈkɒləni/
noun
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
a territory or community controlled by another country or group of people
|
India was once a British colony.
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
territory, settlement, dependency, dominion, outpost
|
independent state, homeland
|
British colony, animal colony, colony of ants, colonial rule
|
|
🎨
••••••
|
/ˈkʌl.ər/
noun
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
The property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects or emits light.
|
Blue is her favorite color.
••••••
|
••••••
|
To reveal one's real character or intentions
|
hue, shade, tint, tone, pigment
|
••••••
|
bright color, favorite color, primary color, true color
|
|
🌈
••••••
|
/ˈkʌlərfəl/
adjective
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
having bright colors; full of variety or interest
|
The festival was full of colorful decorations.
••••••
|
••••••
|
a lively, interesting, and sometimes eccentric person
|
vivid, bright, vibrant, lively, picturesque
|
••••••
|
colorful clothes, colorful festival, colorful language, colorful character
|
|
🎨
••••••
|
/ˈkʌl.ər/
noun
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
the property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects light; hue, tint, shade
|
What is your favorite colour for painting the bedroom walls?
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
hue, tint, shade, tone, pigment
|
colorless, transparent, clear, monochrome
|
bright colour, dark colour, primary colour, colour scheme, colour blind
|
|
📊
••••••
|
/ˈkɒləm/
noun
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
A vertical structure that supports a building; also a section of text arranged vertically in a newspaper or table.
|
The ancient temple had tall marble columns.
••••••
|
••••••
|
a section in a newspaper where advice is given to readers
|
pillar, post, support, section
|
••••••
|
newspaper column, support column, table column, advice column
|
|
🖋️
••••••
|
/ˈkɒləmnɪst/
noun
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
a journalist who regularly writes articles or opinions for a newspaper or magazine
|
The columnist wrote an article about climate change.
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
journalist, writer, commentator, reporter, contributor
|
••••••
|
newspaper columnist, political columnist, famous columnist, opinion columnist
|
|
⚔️
••••••
|
/ˈkɒmbæt/
verb
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
••••••
|
••••••
|
••••••
|
••••••
|
to fight against something, especially to reduce or stop it
|
The government is taking steps to combat corruption.
••••••
|
••••••
|
to fight against criminal activity
|
fight, battle, oppose, resist, tackle
|
support, encourage, promote
|
combat disease, combat terrorism, combat climate change, combat poverty
|
|
🔢
••••••
|
/ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/
noun
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
The act of joining or mixing two or more things together.
|
This dish is a perfect combination of sweet and spicy flavors.
••••••
|
••••••
|
a lock that opens by turning dials to a particular sequence of numbers
|
blend, mixture, union, fusion, merger
|
••••••
|
perfect combination, unique combination, combination lock, combination of factors
|
|
⚙️
••••••
|
/kəmˈbaɪn/
verb
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
••••••
|
••••••
|
••••••
|
••••••
|
To bring two or more things together to form a single unit.
|
They decided to combine their resources for the project.
••••••
|
••••••
|
To work together with others towards a common goal.
|
merge, join, unite, blend, fuse
|
••••••
|
combine efforts, combine forces, combine ingredients, combine ideas
|
|
🚶
••••••
|
/kʌm/
verb
••••••
|
••••••
|
••••••
|
••••••
|
••••••
|
••••••
|
to move or travel toward or into a place thought of as near or familiar
|
She will come to the party later.
••••••
|
••••••
|
to happen as wished or dreamed
|
arrive, approach, reach, appear, enter
|
••••••
|
come back, come forward, come across, come out, come together
|
|
😂
••••••
|
/ˈkɒmədi/
noun
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
A type of entertainment that is intended to make people laugh.
|
We watched a hilarious comedy at the theater.
••••••
|
••••••
|
a dramatic work that combines elements of tragedy and comedy
|
humor, farce, satire, joke, parody
|
••••••
|
stand-up comedy, comedy show, comedy movie, romantic comedy
|
|
🛋️
••••••
|
/ˈkʌmfərt/
noun
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or distress
|
The soft chair gave him great comfort.
••••••
|
••••••
|
something that offers little consolation
|
ease, relief, support, solace, convenience
|
discomfort, distress, pain
|
seek comfort, provide comfort, comfort zone, physical comfort, emotional comfort
|
|
🛋️
••••••
|
/ˈkʌmf.tə.bəl/
adjective
••••••
|
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
providing physical ease and relaxation; free from stress or worry
|
This chair is so comfortable that I could sit here all day.
••••••
|
make yourself comfortable
••••••
|
to relax and feel at ease
|
cozy, relaxed, pleasant, easy, restful
|
uncomfortable, uneasy, unpleasant
|
comfortable chair, comfortable clothes, feel comfortable, comfortable life
|
|
😂
••••••
|
/ˈkɒmɪk/
adjective
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
causing or meant to cause laughter
|
The movie had several comic scenes.
••••••
|
••••••
|
a humorous break in a serious narrative
|
funny, humorous, amusing, witty, entertaining
|
••••••
|
comic book, comic strip, comic character, comic effect, comic scene
|
|
🎖️
••••••
|
/kəˈmænd/
verb
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
••••••
|
••••••
|
••••••
|
••••••
|
to give an order authoritatively; to control or direct
|
The general commanded the soldiers to move forward.
••••••
|
••••••
|
ready to serve or act at someone's order
|
order, direct, instruct, control, demand
|
••••••
|
give a command, command authority, command attention, command respect
|
|
👨✈️
••••••
|
/kəˈmændər/
noun
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
a person in authority over a military unit; leader of armed forces
|
The commander ordered his troops to advance.
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
leader, general, chief, captain
|
subordinate, follower, private
|
military commander, commanding officer, field commander
|
|
🎬
••••••
|
/kəˈmɛns/
verb
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
••••••
|
••••••
|
••••••
|
••••••
|
to begin or start something
|
The ceremony will commence at noon.
••••••
|
••••••
|
to start working or functioning
|
begin, start, initiate, launch, inaugurate
|
••••••
|
commence work, commence proceedings, commence operations, commence at
|
|
💬
••••••
|
/ˈkɒm.ent/
noun
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
a verbal or written remark expressing an opinion or reaction
|
She posted a kind comment on my photo.
••••••
|
••••••
|
refusal to answer a question or give an opinion
|
remark, observation, statement, feedback
|
••••••
|
make a comment, post a comment, critical comment, positive comment
|
|
🗣️
••••••
|
/ˈkɒmənˌtɛri/
noun
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
An expression of opinions or explanations about an event, situation, or text.
|
The professor's commentary on the novel was insightful.
••••••
|
••••••
|
Continuous spoken description of events as they happen.
|
explanation, interpretation, analysis, observation, critique
|
••••••
|
political commentary, sports commentary, live commentary, social commentary
|
|
🎙️
••••••
|
/ˈkɒmənˌteɪtər/
noun
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
a person who reports and discusses events, especially on TV or radio
|
The commentator described the football match in detail.
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
announcer, reporter, narrator, broadcaster, critic
|
••••••
|
sports commentator, political commentator, live commentator, TV commentator
|
|
💼
••••••
|
/ˈkɒmɜːs/
noun
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
the activity of buying and selling goods and services
|
International commerce has expanded significantly in recent years.
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
trade, business, industry, retail
|
••••••
|
global commerce, e-commerce, retail commerce, international commerce
|
|
💼
••••••
|
/kəˈmɜːʃəl/
adjective
••••••
|
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
Concerned with or engaged in commerce; intended to make a profit.
|
The company focused on commercial success rather than artistic value.
••••••
|
••••••
|
An interruption in a broadcast for advertisements.
|
business, trade, financial, profit-driven, market-oriented
|
nonprofit, charitable, artistic
|
commercial activity, commercial value, commercial enterprise, commercial success
|
|
💼
••••••
|
/kəˈmɪʃən/
noun
••••••
|
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
An instruction, command, or duty given to a person or group; also a fee paid to an agent or employee for a transaction.
|
The artist received a commission to paint a portrait.
••••••
|
••••••
|
Working for payment based on the amount of sales made rather than a fixed salary.
|
mandate, order, task, fee, allowance
|
dismissal, discharge, unemployment
|
earn commission, sales commission, commission rate, commission fee
|
|
👮♂️
••••••
|
/kəˈmɪʃənər/
noun
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
an official in charge of a particular department or area
|
The police commissioner addressed the media about the incident.
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
official, director, superintendent, chief, officer
|
••••••
|
police commissioner, election commissioner, city commissioner, commissioner office
|
|
✍️
••••••
|
/kəˈmɪt/
verb
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
••••••
|
••••••
|
••••••
|
••••••
|
To carry out or perpetrate an act; to pledge or bind to a course of action.
|
He committed a serious mistake in the report.
••••••
|
••••••
|
To learn something so well that you can remember it perfectly.
|
perform, perpetrate, pledge, dedicate, undertake
|
neglect, abstain, withdraw
|
commit a crime, commit suicide, commit oneself, commit to
|
|
🤝
••••••
|
/kəˈmɪtmənt/
noun
••••••
|
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
A promise or firm decision to do something; dedication or obligation to a cause or activity.
|
She showed great commitment to her studies.
••••••
|
••••••
|
A promise or responsibility that lasts for one's whole life.
|
dedication, obligation, devotion, promise, responsibility
|
indifference, negligence, irresponsibility
|
strong commitment, show commitment, commitment to, long-term commitment
|
|
👥
••••••
|
/kəˈmɪt.i/
noun
••••••
|
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
a group of people officially delegated to perform a function or make decisions
|
The school formed a committee to organize the annual event.
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
council, board, panel, group, commission
|
individual, single person
|
committee meeting, committee decision, committee member, school committee
|
|
📦
••••••
|
/kəˈmɑːdəti/
noun
••••••
|
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
a raw material or primary product that can be bought and sold
|
Oil is the most traded commodity in the world.
••••••
|
••••••
|
something or someone that is in high demand
|
product, good, merchandise, item, resource
|
••••••
|
commodity market, commodity price, essential commodity, trading commodity
|
|
🌍
••••••
|
/ˈkɒm.ən/
adjective
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
occurring frequently or widely; shared by all
|
It is common to see traffic in the city during rush hour.
••••••
|
••••••
|
good practical judgment based on everyday experience
|
usual, ordinary, frequent, general
|
••••••
|
common problem, common interest, common mistake, in common
|
|
🗣️
••••••
|
/ˈkɒmənli/
adverb
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
usually or by most people
|
This phrase is commonly used in everyday speech.
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
usually, generally, typically, often, ordinarily
|
rarely, seldom, unusually
|
commonly used, commonly known, commonly accepted, commonly found
|
|
💬
••••••
|
/kəˈmjuː.nɪ.keɪt/
verb
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
••••••
|
••••••
|
••••••
|
••••••
|
to share or exchange information, ideas, or feelings
|
They used gestures to communicate across the noisy room.
••••••
|
••••••
|
to express oneself in a way that others can easily understand
|
convey, express, share, transmit, inform
|
••••••
|
communicate effectively, communicate directly, communicate through, communicate clearly
|
|
📞
••••••
|
/kəˌmjuː.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
noun
••••••
|
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
the act or process of sharing information, ideas, or feelings
|
Good communication is essential for a strong relationship.
••••••
|
••••••
|
the channels or methods by which people communicate
|
conversation, dialogue, exchange, correspondence, contact
|
silence, miscommunication
|
effective communication, open communication, communication skills, communication barrier
|
|
✊
••••••
|
/ˈkɒmjʊnɪst/
noun
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
a person who supports or believes in the principles of communism
|
The communist ideology aims for a classless society.
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
socialist, Marxist, leftist, revolutionary
|
••••••
|
communist party, communist government, communist manifesto
|
|
🏘️
••••••
|
/kəˈmjuː.nə.ti/
noun
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
a group of people living in the same place or sharing common interests
|
The community worked together to clean the park.
••••••
|
••••••
|
a feeling of belonging and togetherness among people
|
group, society, population, collective, neighborhood
|
••••••
|
local community, global community, community service, community center
|
|
👫
••••••
|
/kəmˈpænjən/
noun
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
a person or animal you spend time with or travel with
|
He was my companion during the long journey.
••••••
|
••••••
|
a person who accompanies you on a trip
|
friend, partner, mate, associate, ally
|
••••••
|
close companion, loyal companion, travel companion, lifelong companion
|
|
🏢
••••••
|
/ˈkʌm.pə.ni/
noun
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
a business organization; the presence of other people
|
She started her own company to sell handmade products.
••••••
|
••••••
|
to stay with someone so they are not alone
|
firm, corporation, enterprise, business, organization
|
••••••
|
company policy, company profile, company growth, company headquarters
|
|
⚖️
••••••
|
/ˈkɒmp(ə)rəbl/
adjective
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
Able to be likened to something else in size, amount, or quality.
|
The two products are comparable in quality but differ in price.
••••••
|
••••••
|
Similar or equivalent to something else
|
similar, equivalent, analogous, alike, matching
|
different, dissimilar, unequal
|
comparable quality, comparable size, comparable results, comparable standards
|
|
📊
••••••
|
/kəmˈpærətɪv/
adjective
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
Measured or considered by comparison; relative.
|
She lives in comparative comfort after moving to the city.
••••••
|
••••••
|
The ability of a country or company to produce goods or services at a lower opportunity cost than others
|
relative, proportional, measured, evaluative
|
absolute, definite, fixed
|
comparative study, comparative analysis, comparative comfort, comparative advantage
|
|
⚖️
••••••
|
/kəmˈpeər/
verb
••••••
|
••••••
|
••••••
|
••••••
|
••••••
|
••••••
|
to examine the similarities and differences between two or more things
|
The teacher asked us to compare two poems.
••••••
|
••••••
|
to exchange information or opinions on a subject
|
contrast, evaluate, match, measure, analyze
|
••••••
|
compare results, compare prices, compare data, compare favorably
|
|
🔍
••••••
|
/kəmˈpærɪsən/
noun
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
The act or process of examining the similarities and differences between things.
|
A comparison of the two reports shows several inconsistencies.
••••••
|
••••••
|
To point out similarities or differences between two or more things
|
contrast, evaluation, juxtaposition, measurement
|
••••••
|
make a comparison, draw a comparison, comparison chart, comparison between
|
|
❤️
••••••
|
/kəmˈpæʃən/
noun
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
Sympathetic concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others.
|
The nurse treated the patients with great compassion.
••••••
|
••••••
|
An action motivated by empathy and kindness toward others
|
sympathy, empathy, pity, kindness, mercy
|
cruelty, indifference, harshness
|
show compassion, feel compassion, compassion for others, compassion and kindness
|
|
👉
••••••
|
/kəmˈpɛl/
verb
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
••••••
|
••••••
|
••••••
|
••••••
|
To force or drive someone to do something.
|
The law compels citizens to pay taxes.
••••••
|
••••••
|
To strongly attract or demand focus.
|
force, drive, oblige, pressure, coerce
|
dissuade, discourage, prevent
|
compel someone, compel obedience, compel action, compel attention
|
|
🌟
••••••
|
/kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/
adjective
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerful way.
|
She gave a compelling speech about climate change.
••••••
|
••••••
|
Evidence that is convincing and hard to refute.
|
convincing, powerful, persuasive, gripping, fascinating
|
unconvincing, weak, boring
|
compelling argument, compelling reason, compelling story, compelling evidence
|
|
💰
••••••
|
/ˈkɒmpənseɪt/
verb
••••••
|
••••••
|
••••••
|
••••••
|
••••••
|
••••••
|
To give something, typically money, in recognition of loss, suffering, or work done.
|
The company compensated the worker for his injury.
••••••
|
••••••
|
To make up for something, usually a fault or loss.
|
reimburse, repay, recompense, reward, indemnify
|
••••••
|
compensate workers, compensate victims, compensate loss, compensate for damage
|
|
💰
••••••
|
/ˌkɒmpənˈseɪʃən/
noun
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
something, typically money, given to make up for loss, injury, or work done
|
She received financial compensation for the accident.
••••••
|
••••••
|
to request payment or restitution for loss or damage
|
reimbursement, repayment, indemnity, recompense, restitution
|
••••••
|
compensation package, compensation claim, compensation for loss, financial compensation
|
|
🏆
••••••
|
/kəmˈpiːt/
verb
••••••
|
-
••••••
|
••••••
|
••••••
|
••••••
|
••••••
|
to try to win or be more successful than others in a contest or activity
|
Several companies compete for dominance in the market.
••••••
|
••••••
|
to try to do something very quickly before time runs out
|
contend, vie, strive, rival, challenge
|
cooperate, support, assist
|
compete for, compete against, compete in, fiercely compete
|
