--- title: C — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 73 description: The 1959 words of the English dictionary under C, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/page/73/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / C # C — The English dictionary · page 73 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · 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*Everyday, meaning 1:* To do with conversation, or like ordinary friendly talk.[↗](../../conversational/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Good enough to have simple conversations in a language, as in «conversational French».[↗](../../conversational/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The book is written in a conversational style.[↗](../../conversational/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She speaks conversational French.[↗](../../conversational/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · He said it in a conversational tone.[↗](../../conversational/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The chatbot is a conversational program.[↗](../../conversational/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Letters to friends can be conversational.[↗](../../conversational/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · I'm working on my conversational Spanish.[↗](../../conversational/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **converse** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (verb, formal) To converse is to talk with someone, have a conversation.[↗](../../converse/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (noun) The converse is the opposite or the reverse of something.[↗](../../converse/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (maths and logic) The converse of a statement «if A, then B» is «if B, then A».[↗](../../converse/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The two old friends conversed quietly by the fire.[↗](../../converse/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We tried to converse in French on holiday.[↗](../../converse/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Some people are shy; the converse is true of my sister.[↗](../../converse/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · «If it is a square, it has four sides.»[↗](../../converse/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") The converse, «If it has four sides, it is a square», is false.[↗](../../converse/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The queen conversed with the guests at dinner.[↗](../../converse/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Hot water rises; the converse happens with cold water.[↗](../../converse/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · They conversed together for some time, and then the Thief suddenly yawned and howled like a wolf.[↗](../../converse/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · They hold crafty converse against Thy people, and take counsel against Thy treasured ones.[↗](../../converse/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.83.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../converse/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · As I was in the days of my youth, when the converse of God was upon my tent; (Writings JOB.29.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../converse/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · They encourage one another in an evil matter; they converse of laying snares secretly; they ask, who would see them.[↗](../../converse/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.64.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../converse/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") **conversion** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A conversion is changing something from one form, unit or use to another.[↗](../../conversion/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In maths, a conversion is changing a measurement into different units, like centimetres to metres.[↗](../../conversion/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A conversion is a building changed for a new use, like a barn conversion or a loft conversion.[↗](../../conversion/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (church) Conversion is when a person changes their religion or comes to believe; Christians speak of the conversion of Saint Paul.[↗](../../conversion/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* In rugby, a conversion is a kick at goal after a try, worth two points.[↗](../../conversion/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Use the conversion chart to change inches to centimetres.[↗](../../conversion/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The conversion of 3 metres to centimetres is 300.[↗](../../conversion/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We live in a barn conversion.[↗](../../conversion/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · He scored a try and then kicked the conversion.[↗](../../conversion/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · A light bulb's energy conversion makes heat as well as light.[↗](../../conversion/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The story of Saint Paul's conversion is in the Bible.[↗](../../conversion/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **convert** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To convert means to change something into a different form or use.[↗](../../convert/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "they converted the barn into a house".[↗](../../convert/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* In maths, to convert means to change a measurement or number into another unit or form.[↗](../../convert/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "convert 3 metres into centimetres".[↗](../../convert/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To convert money means to change it into another currency.[↗](../../convert/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To convert means to change your religion or beliefs, or to make someone else change theirs.[↗](../../convert/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* (noun) A convert is a person who has changed their beliefs or opinion.[↗](../../convert/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 6:* In rugby, to convert a try means to kick the ball over the bar for extra points.[↗](../../convert/#m6 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Convert 2 kilograms into grams: 2,000 grams.[↗](../../convert/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Convert 3/4 into a decimal: 0.75.[↗](../../convert/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · To convert hours to minutes, multiply by 60.[↗](../../convert/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · We converted our dollars into euros at the airport.[↗](../../convert/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · They converted the old church into a library.[↗](../../convert/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · A solar panel converts sunlight into electricity.[↗](../../convert/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · At first I hated broccoli, but now I'm a convert\![↗](../../convert/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · He converted the try and the team scored two more points.[↗](../../convert/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Aphthonius, a rhetorician of Antioch, A.D.[↗](../../convert/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") 315, wrote a treatise on, and converted into Latin prose, some of these fables.[↗](../../convert/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **converter** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A converter is a machine or device that changes something from one form into another, such as electricity, signals or files.[↗](../../converter/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A converter is a tool or chart that changes amounts from one unit or currency into another.[↗](../../converter/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (cars) A catalytic converter is a part of a car's exhaust that makes the gases less poisonous.[↗](../../converter/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We packed a plug converter for our trip to Ireland.[↗](../../converter/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Use the unit converter to change 10 miles into kilometres.[↗](../../converter/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · A solar panel is a converter of sunlight into electricity.[↗](../../converter/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The website has a currency converter for pounds and dollars.[↗](../../converter/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Dad installed a converter so the old TV can get digital channels.[↗](../../converter/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The car failed its test because the catalytic converter was broken.[↗](../../converter/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · I used a file converter to turn my photo into a smaller picture.[↗](../../converter/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **convey** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To make an idea, feeling or message known to someone.[↗](../../convey/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal) To carry or take someone or something from one place to another.[↗](../../convey/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The poem conveys a feeling of sadness.[↗](../../convey/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Her smile conveyed how happy she was.[↗](../../convey/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Please convey my thanks to your mum.[↗](../../convey/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Pipes convey water to every house.[↗](../../convey/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Blood vessels convey blood around the body.[↗](../../convey/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Bags are conveyed along a belt at the airport.[↗](../../convey/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · A TRAVELER hired an Ass to convey him to a distant place.[↗](../../convey/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **conveyance** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) A conveyance is a vehicle or any way of carrying people or things.[↗](../../conveyance/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "a horse-drawn conveyance".[↗](../../conveyance/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal) Conveyance is the act of carrying or moving something from one place to another.[↗](../../conveyance/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (law) Conveyance (conveyancing) is the legal work of passing the ownership of a house or land to someone else.[↗](../../conveyance/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The carriage was a fine conveyance pulled by four horses.[↗](../../conveyance/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Buses are a cheap means of conveyance.[↗](../../conveyance/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The conveyance of goods by canal was slow.[↗](../../conveyance/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Pipes provide the conveyance of water to the town.[↗](../../conveyance/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The lawyer handled the conveyance of the house.[↗](../../conveyance/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · "What is this strange conveyance?" asked the knight, looking at the car.[↗](../../conveyance/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · I shall start on my travels, but what conveyance shall I choose?[↗](../../conveyance/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **conveyor** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A conveyor (conveyor belt) is a long moving belt or line of rollers that carries things from one place to another, as in factories, airports and supermarket checkouts.[↗](../../conveyor/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal) A conveyor is a person or thing that carries or passes something on, like a conveyor of news.[↗](../../conveyor/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Our suitcases came round on the conveyor belt.[↗](../../conveyor/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Put your shopping on the conveyor at the checkout.[↗](../../conveyor/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The factory's conveyor carries bottles to be filled.[↗](../../conveyor/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Sushi plates go round on a conveyor in the restaurant.[↗](../../conveyor/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The team seemed to have a conveyor belt of new young players.[↗](../../conveyor/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · In the film, the boy rode the conveyor belt into the sweet factory.[↗](../../conveyor/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · A conveyor carries coal out of the mine.[↗](../../conveyor/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **convict** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To convict someone is for a court to decide officially that they are guilty of a crime.[↗](../../convict/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A convict is a person who has been found guilty and sent to prison.[↗](../../convict/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* In history, convicts were prisoners sent to work far away, for example to Australia.[↗](../../convict/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The court convicted him of theft.[↗](../../convict/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The escaped convict was caught in the woods.[↗](../../convict/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Thousands of convicts were sent to Australia long ago.[↗](../../convict/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She was convicted of dangerous driving.[↗](../../convict/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Convicts built many of the early roads.[↗](../../convict/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · You cannot be convicted without evidence.[↗](../../convict/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **conviction** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A strong belief or opinion: «She has a deep conviction that animals should be treated kindly».[↗](../../conviction/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* The feeling of being sure, shown in how you speak or act: «He spoke with conviction».[↗](../../conviction/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (law) The decision of a court that someone is guilty of a crime: «a conviction for theft».[↗](../../conviction/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (law) A record that someone has been found guilty before: «He had no previous convictions».[↗](../../conviction/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She read her poem aloud with real conviction.[↗](../../conviction/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · It is my conviction that everyone deserves a second chance.[↗](../../conviction/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The thief's conviction was announced in court.[↗](../../conviction/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The man had no previous convictions.[↗](../../conviction/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · He has the courage of his convictions and speaks up for what is right.[↗](../../conviction/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Without evidence, there can be no conviction.[↗](../../conviction/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The team played with conviction and won.[↗](../../conviction/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · “So it is,” Michael said, but not with much conviction.[↗](../../conviction/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **convince** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To convince someone is to make them believe that something is true.[↗](../../convince/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To convince someone to do something is to persuade them to do it.[↗](../../convince/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Convinced (adjective) means completely sure.[↗](../../convince/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I convinced Mum that I had finished my homework.[↗](../../convince/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She convinced her brother to share his sweets.[↗](../../convince/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The detective was convinced the butler was lying.[↗](../../convince/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Write a letter to convince the head teacher to have a longer break.[↗](../../convince/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The scientist showed the photos to convince people the comet was real.[↗](../../convince/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't let anyone convince you to keep a secret that makes you feel unsafe.[↗](../../convince/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · I'm not convinced this answer is right; let's check it.[↗](../../convince/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · His wife did all she could to convince him she was extremely glad of his speedy return.[↗](../../convince/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **convinced** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (adjective) Completely sure that something is true: «I'm convinced the cat ate my sandwich.».[↗](../../convinced/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (verb, past) Made someone believe something or agree to do something: «She convinced me to join the choir.».[↗](../../convinced/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (adjective, before a noun) Firm in a belief: «a convinced Christian», «a convinced vegetarian».[↗](../../convinced/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I'm convinced there is a monster under my bed.[↗](../../convinced/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Tom was convinced that he had left his bag on the bus.[↗](../../convinced/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She convinced her parents to get a puppy.[↗](../../convinced/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The teacher wasn't convinced by my excuse.[↗](../../convinced/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · After the experiment, we were convinced that plants need light.[↗](../../convinced/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Grandpa is a convinced fan of the local team.[↗](../../convinced/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Are you convinced, or do you need more proof?[↗](../../convinced/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · He turned round anew, firmly convinced that he was seriously ill.[↗](../../convinced/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Many years of study have convinced me that the Pythagorean philosophy is identical with the philosophy of the Sefer Yetzira and both are of Hebrew origin.[↗](../../convinced/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../convinced/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Yea, I attended unto you, and, behold, there was none that convinced Job, or that answered his words, among you.[↗](../../convinced/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.32.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../convinced/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") **convincing** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Convincing means making you believe something is true or right: «a convincing argument».[↗](../../convincing/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Convincing means clear and complete: «a convincing win».[↗](../../convincing/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* As a verb form, convincing means persuading someone: «She is convincing her mum to get a dog».[↗](../../convincing/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Her speech was very convincing.[↗](../../convincing/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The team had a convincing 5–0 win.[↗](../../convincing/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · That fake email looked convincing, but it was a scam.[↗](../../convincing/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · His excuse wasn't very convincing.[↗](../../convincing/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · We need convincing evidence for our science claim.[↗](../../convincing/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · I'm convincing Dad to take us swimming.[↗](../../convincing/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **convincingly** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Convincingly means in a way that makes people believe something is true or real.[↗](../../convincingly/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Convincingly also means clearly and with a big difference: «won convincingly».[↗](../../convincingly/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She argued convincingly for a longer break time.[↗](../../convincingly/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He acted the part of the wolf very convincingly.[↗](../../convincingly/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Our team won convincingly, 6–1.[↗](../../convincingly/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The robot moved convincingly like a real dog.[↗](../../convincingly/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Write convincingly, with good reasons and examples.[↗](../../convincingly/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · He lied so convincingly that we almost believed him.[↗](../../convincingly/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **convocation** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* A formal gathering of people called together for a special purpose.[↗](../../convocation/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* On the first day shall be a holy convocation; ye shall do no manner of servile work.[↗](../../convocation/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah LEV.23.35, JPS 1917)[↗](../../convocation/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · In the first day shall be a holy convocation; ye shall do no manner of servile work; (Torah NUM.28.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../convocation/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · In the first day ye shall have a holy convocation; ye shall do no manner of servile work.[↗](../../convocation/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah LEV.23.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../convocation/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Bring no more vain oblations; it is an offering of abomination unto Me; new moon and sabbath, the holding of convocations — I cannot endure iniquity along with the solemn assembly.[↗](../../convocation/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.1.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../convocation/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") **convolvulus** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A convolvulus is a climbing plant with trumpet-shaped flowers, such as bindweed or morning glory.[↗](../../convolvulus/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The convolvulus climbed up the garden fence.[↗](../../convolvulus/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Its white bells of flowers opened in the morning.[↗](../../convolvulus/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · In the tale, the convolvulus told a long dream to the other plants.[↗](../../convolvulus/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **convulse** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* to shake violently.[↗](../../convulse/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* With their poison I will prepare their feast, and I will make them drunken, that they may be convulsed, and sleep a perpetual sleep, and not wake, saith the LORD.[↗](../../convulse/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets JER.51.39, JPS 1917)[↗](../../convulse/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") **convulsion** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A convulsion is a sudden, violent shaking of the body that you cannot control.[↗](../../convulsion/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (informal) «Convulsions of laughter» means fits of laughing that you cannot stop.[↗](../../convulsion/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The snake trembled in violent convulsions.[↗](../../convulsion/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The doctor said the boy had convulsions.[↗](../../convulsion/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The clown threw the whole hall into convulsions of laughter.[↗](../../convulsion/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · And I will set a fire in Egypt; Sin shall be in great convulsion, and No shall be rent asunder; and in Noph shall come adversaries in the day-time.[↗](../../convulsion/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets EZK.30.16, JPS 1917)[↗](../../convulsion/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · She is empty, and void, and waste; and the heart melteth, and the knees smite together, and convulsion is in all loins, and the faces of them all have gathered blackness.[↗](../../convulsion/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets NAM.2.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../convulsion/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · And a sword shall come upon Egypt, and convulsion shall be in Ethiopia, when the slain shall fall in Egypt; and they shall take away her abundance, and her foundation shall be broken down.[↗](../../convulsion/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets EZK.30.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../convulsion/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **convulsive** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Convulsive movements are sudden, violent shakes of the body that a person cannot control.[↗](../../convulsive/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Convulsive laughter or sobbing is so strong that the whole body shakes.[↗](../../convulsive/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The baby had a convulsive fit during a high fever, so they called an ambulance.[↗](../../convulsive/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He shook with convulsive laughter at the joke.[↗](../../convulsive/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She cried with convulsive sobs at the funeral.[↗](../../convulsive/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · A convulsive seizure can last a minute or two.[↗](../../convulsive/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The dog's convulsive shaking worried the vet.[↗](../../convulsive/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · His convulsive cough kept the whole family awake.[↗](../../convulsive/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") 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