English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples
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a system of words, letters, or symbols used to represent information or instructions
"He wrote a code to solve the problem on the computer."
a person with whom one works, especially in a profession or business
"She invited her colleagues to the office party."
calm and in control of oneself
"She remained calm and collected during the crisis."
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 toothed device for arranging or cleaning the hair
"She used a comb to style her hair before the party."
The act of joining or mixing two or more things together.
"This dish is a perfect combination of sweet and spicy flavors."
To bring two or more things together to form a single unit.
"They decided to combine their resources for the project."
formed by bringing together separate parts or elements
"The combined effort of the team led to success."
in a comfortable manner; without difficulty or effort; with ease
"She was sitting comfortably in her favorite chair."
to give an order authoritatively; to control or direct
"The general commanded the soldiers to move forward."
Concerned with or engaged in commerce; intended to make a profit.
"The company focused on commercial success rather than artistic value."
To carry out or perpetrate an act; to pledge or bind to a course of action.
"He committed a serious mistake in the report."
A promise or firm decision to do something; dedication or obligation to a cause or activity.
"She showed great commitment to her studies."
Formal pledges or promises to do something, especially in terms of obligations or agreements.
"Global commitments to renewable energy are increasing."
Dedicated and loyal to a cause, activity, or relationship.
"She is a committed teacher who cares deeply for her students."
a group of people officially delegated to perform a function or make decisions
"The school formed a committee to organize the annual event."
usually or by most people
"This phrase is commonly used in everyday speech."
to share or exchange information, ideas, or feelings
"They used gestures to communicate across the noisy room."
the act or process of sharing information, ideas, or feelings
"Good communication is essential for a strong relationship."
Organized activities involving local groups to promote environmental conservation.
"Community programs raise awareness about butterfly conservation."
a person or animal you spend time with or travel with
"He was my companion during the long journey."
The act or process of examining the similarities and differences between things.
"A comparison of the two reports shows several inconsistencies."
to try to win or be more successful than others in a contest or activity
"Several companies compete for dominance in the market."
relating to or characterized by competition; having a strong desire to win or be more successful
"She has a competitive spirit that drives her to excel."
a person, team, or company that competes with others
"The company lowered its prices to beat its main competitor."
a statement that something is wrong or not satisfactory
"The manager received a complaint from a customer about poor service."
Consisting of many different and connected parts; not easy to understand or analyze.
"The human brain is an incredibly complex organ."
consisting of many interconnected parts; difficult to understand
"The instructions for the machine are too complicated to follow."
a polite expression of praise or admiration; to politely praise someone
"She complimented him on his excellent presentation."
a person who writes music, especially classical music
"The composer is working on a new symphony."
the act of creating a piece of writing, music, or art; the way parts are arranged
"Her composition won first prize in the contest."
to focus all one's attention or mental effort on a particular object or activity
"She tried to concentrate on her studies despite the noise."
the act of focusing one's attention or mental effort on something
"Good concentration is essential for success in exams."
an abstract idea or a general notion
"The concept of freedom is valued by all societies."
To bring something to an end or to reach a decision after consideration.
"The meeting concluded after two hours of discussion."
The end or finish of an event, process, or text; a judgment reached after consideration.
"The research paper ends with a strong conclusion."
to organize or carry out; or a person's behavior
"The teacher conducted the exam fairly."
A formal meeting for discussion, especially about a particular subject.
"She is attending an international business conference."
The feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust or self-assurance.
"She spoke with great confidence during the meeting."
feeling or showing certainty about something; having self-assurance
"She was confident about her ability to succeed."
to establish the truth, accuracy, or validity of something
"The hotel will confirm your reservation by email."
the action of confirming something or the state of being confirmed
"She received a confirmation email for her appointment."
A serious disagreement or argument, often a prolonged one.
"The two countries are trying to resolve the conflict through negotiations."
a state of being bewildered or unclear in one’s mind
"The sudden change in schedule caused a lot of confusion."
to praise someone for an achievement or for a special occasion
"I want to congratulate you on your promotion."
an expression of praise or joy for someone’s achievement or good fortune
"She sent a congratulation to her friend on winning the award."
a result or effect of an action or condition
"She failed the exam as a consequence of not studying."
Results or effects of an action or condition.
"The consequences of ignoring safety protocols can be severe."
the protection and preservation of natural resources and the environment
"Conservation of forests is essential to prevent climate change."
large in amount, size, or importance
"The project required a considerable amount of time and money."