Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

verb
/ˈkɒsɪt/

to care for and protect in an overindulgent way

"The little girl was cosseted by her grandparents."

adjective
/ˈkɒs.ɪ.tɪd/

pampered, treated with excessive care and attention

"The cosseted child always got what he wanted."

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cost

noun, verb
/kɒst/

The amount of money needed to buy or do something.

"The cost of living has increased significantly."

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adjective
/ˌkɒst.ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/

Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.

"Cost-efficient solutions benefit industries."

adjective
/ˈkɔːstli/

expensive or causing a lot of money, time, or effort

"Their mistake proved to be very costly for the company."

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Costs

noun
kɒsts

An amount that has to be paid or spent to buy or obtain something.

"Reducing costs improves profit margins."

noun
/ˈkɒstjuːm/

a set of clothes worn to represent a particular character, culture, or occasion

"She wore a beautiful costume for the Halloween party."

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Cot

noun
/kɒt/

a small bed, especially a portable one or one for a baby

"The baby sleeps peacefully in her cot."

noun
/ˈkoʊ.tə.ri/

a small, exclusive group of people with shared interests

"He belonged to a coterie of artists who met every Friday."

adjective
/koʊˈtɜːr.mɪ.nəs/

having the same boundaries or extent in space, time, or meaning

"The two jurisdictions are coterminous, sharing the same borders."

noun
/ˈkɒtɪdʒ/

a small simple house, typically in the countryside

"They spent their vacation in a cozy cottage by the lake."

noun
/ˈkɒtən/

A soft white fibrous substance used to make cloth and thread.

"This shirt is made of pure cotton."

noun
/ˈkɒt.ən ˈfæb.rɪk/

textile made from cotton fibers, known for being soft, breathable, and comfortable

"Cotton fabric is perfect for summer clothing."

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Couch

noun
/kaʊtʃ/

a comfortable seat for two or more people, typically upholstered

"They sat on the couch and watched TV."

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cough

noun, verb
/kɒf/

a sudden noisy release of air from the lungs to clear the throat or airway; to expel air suddenly from the lungs with a cough

"He has a bad cough and stayed home today."

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could

modal verb
/kʊd/

Used to indicate possibility, ability, or permission in the past or as a polite suggestion.

"He could swim when he was a child."

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council

noun
/ˈkaʊn.səl/

an assembly of people chosen or elected to make decisions or advise on matters

"The city council voted to improve public transportation."

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councillor

noun
/ˈkaʊnsələr/

an elected member of a local council who helps make decisions and represent the community

"The councillor spoke to residents about improving local roads."

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councilor

noun
/ˈkaʊnsɪlər/

an elected member of a council, especially a local government body

"The councilor held a public meeting to discuss local issues."

verb
/ˈkaʊnsəl/

to give professional advice or guidance to someone

"The teacher counseled the students on their career choices."

noun
/ˈkaʊnsəlɪŋ/

professional guidance or therapy to help resolve personal or psychological problems

"She decided to go for counseling after feeling stressed for months."

noun
/ˈkaʊn.səl.ɪŋ/

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."

noun
/ˈkaʊnsələr/

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."

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counselor

noun
/ˈkaʊn.səl.ər/

a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems

"The school counselor helped the student deal with stress."

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count

verb
/kaʊnt/

to determine the total number of something

"She carefully counted the money on the table."

noun
/ˈkaʊn.tə.nəns/

a person's face or expression; support or approval

"Her cheerful countenance brightened the room."

noun
/ˈkaʊn.tər/

a flat surface in a shop, bank, or kitchen where transactions or work are done

"The cashier stood behind the counter."

noun
/ˈkaʊn.tər kleɪm/

a claim made to rebut a previous claim, often in legal contexts

"The defendant filed a counter-claim against the plaintiff."

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counteract

verb
/ˌkaʊntərˈækt/

to act against something in order to reduce its effect

"The medicine helps counteract the side effects of the treatment."

verb
/ˌkaʊntərˈbæləns/

to offset or balance the effect of something

"Exercise can counterbalance the negative effects of stress."

noun, verb
/ˈkaʊntərˌtʃɑːrdʒ/

an opposing charge or accusation; to make an opposing attack

"The lawyer filed a countercharge against the accuser."

adjective, verb, noun
/ˈkaʊntərfɪt/

made to look like something genuine in order to deceive

"The police seized a batch of counterfeit currency."

adjective
/ˌkaʊntərɪnˈtuːɪtɪv/

contrary to what one would intuitively expect

"His approach seems counterintuitive but it actually works."

verb
/ˌkaʊntərˈmænd/

to revoke or cancel an order or command

"The general countermanded the previous orders immediately."

noun
/ˈkaʊntərˌpɑːrt/

a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another

"The CEO met with his counterpart in the partner company."

noun
/ˈkaʊntərˌpɔɪnt/

an argument, idea, or theme contrasting with another; also a musical term for independent melody

"Her calm attitude was a counterpoint to his anger."

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adjective
/ˌkaʊntərprəˈdʌktɪv/

having the opposite of the desired effect; harmful to achieving goals

"Skipping breakfast is counterproductive to your energy levels."

verb
/ˌkaʊntərˈveɪl/

to offset or counteract the effect of something

"The benefits of the new policy countervail its drawbacks."

noun
/ˈkaʊntɪŋˌhaʊs/

a business office where accounts are kept and financial transactions are managed

"The merchant spent most of his day in the counting-house reviewing ledgers."

adjective
/ˈkaʊntləs/

too many to be counted; innumerable

"There are countless stars in the sky."

noun
/ˈkʌn.tri/

a nation with its own government and borders

"Bangladesh is a beautiful country with rich culture."

noun
/ˈkʌntrɪmən/

a person from one's own country or rural area

"He was proud to meet a fellow countryman at the international conference."

noun
/ˈkʌntrisaɪd/

land outside cities and towns; rural areas with farms, fields, and villages

"She enjoys the peace and beauty of the countryside."

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county

noun
/ˈkaʊnti/

A territorial division within a country, typically a region with its own local government.

"She grew up in a small county in northern England."

coup

noun
/kuː/

a sudden, decisive action that brings about a change, especially in government

"The military staged a coup to overthrow the existing regime."

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couple

noun
/ˈkʌpəl/

two people or things considered together; a pair

"They make a lovely couple and have been married for five years."

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noun
/ˈkʌrɪdʒ/

the ability to do something that frightens one; bravery

"It takes courage to stand up for what is right."

adjective
/kəˈreɪdʒəs/

having or showing bravery; able to face danger or difficulty

"The firefighter was courageous as he rescued the children from the burning building."

noun
/ˈkʊriər/

a person or company that delivers messages, packages, or mail

"The courier delivered the documents on time."

noun
/kɔːrs/

a direction, path, or a set of educational lessons

"She enrolled in a computer science course."