English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples
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to engage in spoken exchange of ideas or talk
"They often converse about literature and art."
in an opposite or contrary manner
"He is rich, conversely, his brother struggles financially."
the act or process of changing from one form to another
"The conversion of the old factory into apartments took two years."
a device or person that changes something from one form, system, or use to another; a tool that converts data, energy, or materials
"The engineer used a converter to change AC power into DC power."
able to be changed into a different form or use; also a car with a roof that can be folded down
"She drove her new convertible along the coastal road."
to communicate or make known; to transport or carry
"He tried to convey his feelings through a letter."
to find someone guilty of a crime in a court of law
"The court convicted him of theft."
a firmly held belief or opinion; the act of being found guilty of a crime
"Her conviction in the cause inspired everyone around her."
having the ability to make someone believe that something is true or real
"Her argument was very convincing."
willing to work or act together with others for a common purpose
"She was very cooperative during the interview process."
to organize people or things so that they work together effectively
"We need to coordinate our efforts to finish the project on time."
the process of organizing different elements to work together effectively
"The coordination between the teams was flawless."
a person who organizes people or activities so that they work well together
"The event coordinator managed everything perfectly."
to deal effectively with something difficult
"She had to cope with a lot of pressure at work."
a reddish-brown metal used for electrical wiring, coins, and more
"Copper is a good conductor of electricity."
the legal right of the creator of a work to control its use and distribution
"She holds the copyright for the book."
Underwater structures made from calcium carbonate secreted by corals, forming diverse marine ecosystems.
"Saint Martin's Island is known for its coral reefs."
aromatic herb with feathery leaves used for flavoring food; also refers to the seeds used as spice
"Fresh coriander leaves are sprinkled on top of the curry."
a crown or crown-like structure; also refers to the outer atmosphere of the sun
"The sun's corona was visible during the total solar eclipse."
A large company or group of companies that is legally recognized as a single entity.
"The corporation invested heavily in renewable energy projects."
a dead body, especially of a human
"The police discovered a corpse in the abandoned house."
a mutual relationship or connection between two or more things
"Researchers found a strong correlation between diet and heart disease."
to communicate by exchanging letters or messages
"I correspond regularly with my old friends."
the exchange of letters or communication
"His correspondence with clients was always timely."
A journalist who reports news from a particular place or on a particular subject.
"The foreign correspondent reported live from Paris."
matching or related to something
"The corresponding page in the book explains the process in detail."
dishonest or morally wrong; to make something impure or evil
"The politician was accused of corrupt practices."
dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power
"The government launched a campaign to fight corruption."
relating to beauty or appearance; intended to improve looks
"She bought a new cosmetic cream for her skin."
Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
"Cost-efficient solutions benefit industries."
expensive or causing a lot of money, time, or effort
"Their mistake proved to be very costly for the company."
a small bed, especially a portable one or one for a baby
"The baby sleeps peacefully in her cot."
a comfortable seat for two or more people, typically upholstered
"They sat on the couch and watched TV."
an elected member of a local council who helps make decisions and represent the community
"The councillor spoke to residents about improving local roads."
an elected member of a council, especially a local government body
"The councilor held a public meeting to discuss local issues."
to give professional advice or guidance to someone
"The teacher counseled the students on their career choices."
professional guidance or therapy to help resolve personal or psychological problems
"She decided to go for counseling after feeling stressed for months."
the process of giving professional guidance and support to help someone deal with personal, social, psychological, or career-related problems
"She decided to seek counselling to manage stress and anxiety."
a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems; an advisor
"She spoke to a counsellor to get advice about her career."
a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems
"The school counselor helped the student deal with stress."
a flat surface in a shop, bank, or kitchen where transactions or work are done
"The cashier stood behind the counter."
a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another
"The CEO met with his counterpart in the partner company."
too many to be counted; innumerable
"There are countless stars in the sky."
having or showing bravery; able to face danger or difficulty
"The firefighter was courageous as he rescued the children from the burning building."
a person or company that delivers messages, packages, or mail
"The courier delivered the documents on time."
polite, respectful, or considerate in manner
"The staff at the hotel were very courteous to all guests."
polite behavior or a polite action; a favor or privilege
"He opened the door as a courtesy."
a room in which legal cases are heard and decided by a judge
"The witness was called to testify in the courtroom."