English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples
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to keep doing something without stopping
"They are continuing their journey despite the rain."
forming an unbroken whole; without interruption
"The factory operates on a continuous 24-hour schedule."
noun: a written or spoken agreement; verb: to enter into an agreement or to reduce in size
"They signed a contract for the new project."
A difference between two or more things; to compare two things to show how they are different.
"The bright colors contrast sharply with the dark background."
To give or add something, especially to help achieve or provide something.
"Everyone contributed money to support the charity."
the act of giving or doing something to help achieve a result
"Her contribution to the charity helped many children."
managed or regulated carefully; kept within limits
"The experiment was conducted in a controlled environment."
the state of being able to do something easily or comfortably
"Online shopping offers great convenience for busy people."
suitable or easy to use; fitting in well with one's needs
"This shop is convenient for my daily needs."
a widely accepted way of behaving or doing something; a formal meeting
"The annual writers' convention was held in Dhaka."
to change something into a different form or purpose
"He converted his garage into a small studio."
to make someone believe or feel certain about something
"She convinced him to attend the meeting."
completely certain or sure about something
"She was convinced that he was telling the truth."
a device or appliance used for cooking food; a person or thing that cooks
"The rice cooker makes cooking meals much easier."
to work together with others to achieve a common goal
"The two companies agreed to cooperate on the new project."
the process of working together to achieve a common goal
"The project succeeded because of everyone’s cooperation."
a police officer (informal)
"The cop stopped the car for speeding."
the central or most important part of something
"Honesty is at the core of their values."
relating to a corporation or large company; united as a single body
"Corporate social responsibility is important for modern businesses."
the action or process of correcting something
"The teacher made a correction to the student's essay."
a long passage in a building from which doors lead into rooms
"The students waited quietly in the corridor."
a set of clothes worn to represent a particular character, culture, or occasion
"She wore a beautiful costume for the Halloween party."
a small simple house, typically in the countryside
"They spent their vacation in a cozy cottage by the lake."
A soft white fibrous substance used to make cloth and thread.
"This shirt is made of pure cotton."
an assembly of people chosen or elected to make decisions or advise on matters
"The city council voted to improve public transportation."
land outside cities and towns; rural areas with farms, fields, and villages
"She enjoys the peace and beauty of the countryside."
A territorial division within a country, typically a region with its own local government.
"She grew up in a small county in northern England."
giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation
"We sat in a cozy little café on a rainy day."
a crustacean with a broad carapace, stalked eyes, and five pairs of legs, the first pair of which are modified as pincers
"The crab scuttled sideways across the sand."
To break or cause to break without complete separation; to make a sharp sound.
"The glass cracked when it was dropped on the floor."
an activity involving skill in making things by hand; a trade or occupation
"She has mastered the craft of pottery."
to move slowly on hands and knees or with the body close to the ground
"The baby began to crawl across the floor."
having a smooth, rich texture like cream
"She poured a creamy sauce over the pasta."
The act of bringing something into existence; something that has been made or produced.
"The artist’s latest creation was admired by everyone at the gallery."
Things that have been created, especially works of art or imaginative works.
"His creations astonished the world."
Having the ability to produce new and original ideas or things.
"She is very creative in her writing."
the ability to produce original and imaginative ideas
"Her creativity impressed everyone in the art class."
A living being, especially an animal.
"The forest is full of strange creatures."
As a noun: the ability to obtain goods or services before payment; recognition for an achievement. As a verb: to publicly acknowledge someone's contribution.
"She received credit for her contribution to the project."
A group of people working together, especially on a ship, aircraft, or project.
"The ship's crew worked tirelessly during the storm."
A person who has committed a crime; relating to crime
"The police arrested a dangerous criminal last night."
A time of intense difficulty or danger
"The company faced a financial crisis during the recession."
Expressing adverse or disapproving comments; extremely important or urgent
"It is critical to follow the safety rules in the laboratory."
The expression of disapproval or judgment of the merits of something
"The new policy has faced a lot of criticism from the public."
to express disapproval of someone or something by pointing out faults or shortcomings
"The teacher criticized the student's careless mistakes."
plants that are grown and harvested for food or other use
"The farmers harvested their rice crop in autumn."
a circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority
"The king wore his golden crown at the ceremony."
extremely important or necessary
"Trust is crucial for a strong relationship."
to travel smoothly at a moderate speed, especially for pleasure
"They decided to cruise along the coast during their vacation."
relating to the ideas, customs, and social behavior of a society
"The festival is a major cultural event in the city."