--- title: C — The school dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 11 description: The 1851 words of the school 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/school/C/page/11/) [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/) / [school dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/) / C # C — The school dictionary · page 11 [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/) [2](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/2/) [3](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/3/) [4](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/4/) [5](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/5/) [6](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/6/) [7](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/7/) [8](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/8/) [9](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/9/) [10](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/10/) **11** [12](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/12/) [13](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/13/) [14](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/14/) [15](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/15/) [16](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/16/) [17](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/17/) [18](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/18/) [19](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/19/) - [company](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/company/) — A company is a business that makes or sells things or provides a service. — 12 sentences - [comparable](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/comparable/) — Similar in size, amount or quality, so it makes sense to compare them: «two schools of comparable size». — 8 sentences - [comparative](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/comparative/) — The comparative is the form of an adjective or adverb used to compare two things: bigger, taller, more beautiful, better. — 10 sentences - [comparatively](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/comparatively/) — Comparatively means when compared with something else, or to some degree, as in «comparatively cheap». — 8 sentences - [compare](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/compare/) — To compare is to look at two or more things to see how they are the same and how they are different. — 12 sentences - [comparing](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/comparing/) — Comparing means looking at things to see how they are alike or different, or which is bigger. — 9 sentences - [comparison](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/comparison/) — A comparison is when you look at two things to see how they are alike or different. — 10 sentences - [compartment](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/compartment/) — A separate part or section inside a container, bag, car or box. — 8 sentences - [compass](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/compass/) — An instrument with a magnetic needle that always points north, used to find directions. — 11 sentences - [compassion](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/compassion/) — A strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for someone who is suffering, together with wanting to help them. — 9 sentences - [compassionate](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/compassionate/) — Compassionate means feeling sorry for people in trouble and wanting to help them. — 4 sentences - [compatible](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/compatible/) — Able to work together with something else without problems (a charger compatible with your phone). — 9 sentences - [compel](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/compel/) — To force someone to do something, by law, rules or strong pressure (be compelled to). — 9 sentences - [compelling](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/compelling/) — So interesting or exciting that you want to keep watching or reading. — 10 sentences - [compensate](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/compensate/) — To pay someone or give them something because they have lost something, been hurt or done work: «The company compensated the family for th… — 9 sentences - [compensated](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/compensated/) — If you are compensated, you are given money or something else to make up for a loss, harm or work. — 8 sentences - [compensation](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/compensation/) — Compensation is money or something else given to someone to make up for loss, injury or damage. — 10 sentences - [compete](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/compete/) — To compete means to try to win against others in a race, game or contest. — 11 sentences - [competence](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/competence/) — Competence is the ability to do something well enough or properly. — 8 sentences - [competent](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/competent/) — Competent means able to do something well enough or properly. — 9 sentences - [competition](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/competition/) — A competition is an organised event where people try to win, such as a race, a quiz or a contest. — 10 sentences - [competitive](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/competitive/) — Wanting very much to win or to do better than others. — 10 sentences - [competitor](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/competitor/) — A competitor is a person or team taking part in a race, contest or game, trying to win. — 9 sentences - [compilation](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/compilation/) — A collection of things, such as songs, videos, facts or stories, put together in one album, book or list: «a compilation of funny animal c… — 11 sentences - [compile](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/compile/) — To collect information or things and put them together, such as a list, book or report. — 9 sentences - [complacently](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/complacently/) — In a pleased, too-satisfied way, as if nothing needs checking or improving. — 4 sentences - [complain](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/complain/) — To complain is to say that you are not happy or not satisfied about something. — 13 sentences - [complainant](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/complainant/) — A complainant is a person who makes an official complaint or brings a case to a court, saying they have been wronged. — 8 sentences - [complainer](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/complainer/) — A person who complains a lot, often about small things. — 8 sentences - [complaint](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/complaint/) — A statement that something is wrong or not good enough. — 11 sentences - [complaisance](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/complaisance/) — Old use: politeness and a readiness to please others, being kind and obliging. — 4 sentences - [complement](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/complement/) — To complement something is to go well with it and make it better or complete. — 12 sentences - [complementary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/complementary/) — Going well together and making each other better or complete. — 10 sentences - [complete](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/complete/) — To complete something is to finish all of it. — 12 sentences - [completely](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/completely/) — Completely means fully, totally, with nothing left out. A completely full glass has no room for more. — 12 sentences - [completion](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/completion/) — Completion is finishing something, so it is all done. — 9 sentences - [complex](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/complex/) — Complex means made of many connected parts and hard to understand or explain. — 11 sentences - [complexion](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/complexion/) — The natural colour and look of a person's skin, especially on the face. — 5 sentences - [compliance](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/compliance/) — Obeying a rule, law, request or order. — 10 sentences - [complicated](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/complicated/) — Complicated means having many parts or steps, so it is hard to understand or do. — 9 sentences - [compliment](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/compliment/) — A compliment is something nice you say to praise someone or show you admire them. — 12 sentences - [complimentary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/complimentary/) — Free, given without charge: «complimentary drinks». — 9 sentences - [comply](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/comply/) — To comply is to do what a rule, law, order or request says. — 10 sentences - [component](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/component/) — One of the parts that something is made of, especially a machine or a system. — 10 sentences - [comport](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/comport/) — To comport yourself is to behave in a particular way. — 8 sentences - [compose](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/compose/) — To compose music, a poem or a letter is to write or create it. — 10 sentences - [composed](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/composed/) — «Composed of»: made of or formed from certain parts (water is composed of hydrogen and oxygen). — 10 sentences - [composedly](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/composedly/) — Composedly means in a calm, steady way, with your feelings under control. — 8 sentences - [composer](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/composer/) — A composer is a person who writes music, such as songs, symphonies, operas or film music. — 7 sentences - [composite](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/composite/) — Made of several different parts or kinds joined together. — 5 sentences - [composition](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/composition/) — What something is made of; its parts and how much of each (the composition of air). — 12 sentences - [compost](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/compost/) — A dark, crumbly mixture made from rotted plant and food waste, used to feed the soil and help plants grow. — 9 sentences - [composure](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/composure/) — Being calm and in control of your feelings, especially in a difficult or stressful moment. — 9 sentences - [compote](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/compote/) — Fruit cooked slowly with sugar and a little water until soft, served cold or warm as a dessert or with yoghurt, porridge or pancakes. — 9 sentences - [compound](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/compound/) — A substance made of two or more elements joined chemically: water is a compound of hydrogen and oxygen. — 16 sentences - [comprehend](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/comprehend/) — To understand something fully. — 9 sentences - [comprehension](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/comprehension/) — Comprehension is understanding: being able to know what something means. — 9 sentences - [comprehensive](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/comprehensive/) — Including everything or almost everything that is needed; complete and thorough: «a comprehensive guide to birds». — 11 sentences - [compress](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/compress/) — To compress something is to press or squeeze it so it takes up less space. — 11 sentences - [compressed](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/compressed/) — Pressed or squeezed into a smaller space: compressed air. — 9 sentences - [compression](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/compression/) — Compression is pressing or squeezing something so it takes up less space. — 9 sentences - [compressor](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/compressor/) — A machine that squeezes air or gas into a smaller space, making its pressure higher, used to pump tyres, power tools and fridges. — 9 sentences - [comprise](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/comprise/) — To be made up of certain parts; to consist of. — 9 sentences - [compromise](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/compromise/) — An agreement where each side gives up a little of what it wants so they can agree. — 10 sentences - [compsognathus](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/compsognathus/) — A small meat-eating dinosaur about the size of a chicken or turkey, which ran on two legs and lived about 150 million years ago in what is… — 8 sentences - [compulsion](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/compulsion/) — A very strong wish to do something that is hard to stop, even when you know you shouldn't. — 10 sentences - [compulsory](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/compulsory/) — Compulsory means something must be done because a rule or law says so; you have no choice. — 7 sentences - [compunction](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/compunction/) — A feeling of guilt or unease that stops you doing something you think is wrong. — 4 sentences - [compute](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/compute/) — To work out an answer or amount by calculating. — 20 sentences - [computer](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/computer/) — A computer is a machine that stores information and follows instructions to help us write, count, draw, play, send messages and look thing… — 11 sentences - [comrade](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/comrade/) — A friend or companion, especially someone who shares difficult work or danger with you, such as a fellow soldier (comrades in arms). — 9 sentences - [con](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/con/) — A con is a trick to cheat someone, usually to get their money: it was all a con. — 12 sentences - [conceal](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/conceal/) — To conceal something is to hide it so that it cannot be seen or found. — 11 sentences - [concealed](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/concealed/) — Concealed means hidden, kept out of sight. — 11 sentences - [concealment](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/concealment/) — Concealment is the act of hiding something or keeping it secret. — 11 sentences - [concede](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/concede/) — To concede is to admit, often unwillingly, that something is true: «He conceded that I was right». — 10 sentences - [conceit](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/conceit/) — Thinking far too well of yourself; being too proud of how clever, good-looking or important you are. — 10 sentences - [conceited](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/conceited/) — Too proud of yourself; thinking you are cleverer, better-looking or more important than you are. — 9 sentences - [conceive](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/conceive/) — To form an idea or plan in the mind; to imagine or understand. — 5 sentences - [concentrate](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/concentrate/) — To give all your attention and thinking to one thing (concentrate on your work). — 11 sentences - [concentration](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/concentration/) — Giving all your attention to one thing: the puzzle needs concentration. — 10 sentences - [conception](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/conception/) — Conception is the moment when a baby starts to grow inside its mother, when a sperm joins an egg. — 11 sentences - [concern](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/concern/) — A worry about something. — 14 sentences - [concert](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/concert/) — A concert is a show where people play music or sing for an audience. — 11 sentences - [concession](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/concession/) — Something you agree to give up or allow in order to end an argument or reach a deal: «Both sides made concessions». — 12 sentences - [conch](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/conch/) — A large spiral sea shell. — 5 sentences - [concise](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/concise/) — Short and clear, saying what is needed in few words without leaving out important things. — 8 sentences - [conclude](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/conclude/) — To conclude is to decide that something is true after thinking about the facts. — 11 sentences - [conclusion](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/conclusion/) — A conclusion is the end or last part of something, such as a story, essay or meeting. — 10 sentences - [conclusive](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/conclusive/) — Conclusive means proving something completely, so that there is no doubt left. — 8 sentences - [conclusively](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/conclusively/) — In a way that proves something completely and leaves no doubt. — 9 sentences - [concoct](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/concoct/) — To mix ingredients together to make a drink, potion or dish, often a strange one. — 5 sentences - [concourse](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/concourse/) — A large crowd of people gathered or moving together. — 5 sentences - [concrete](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/concrete/) — A hard building material made by mixing cement, sand, small stones and water; it is soft when wet and sets very hard. — 11 sentences - [concur](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/concur/) — To concur is to agree with someone or with an opinion. — 8 sentences - [concurrent](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/concurrent/) — Happening or existing at the same time (concurrent events). — 9 sentences - [concurrently](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/concurrently/) — Concurrently means at the same time as something else. — 9 sentences - [concuss](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/concuss/) — To hurt someone's brain by a hard knock to the head, so that they may feel dizzy, sick, confused or even pass out for a short time. — 6 sentences - [concussion](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/concussion/) — Concussion is a brain injury caused by a hard knock to the head. — 10 sentences - [condemn](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/condemn/) — To condemn something is to say strongly and publicly that it is wrong or bad. — 13 sentences [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/) [2](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/2/) [3](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/3/) [4](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/4/) [5](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/5/) [6](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/6/) [7](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/7/) [8](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/8/) [9](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/9/) [10](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/10/) **11** [12](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/12/) [13](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/13/) [14](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/14/) [15](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/15/) [16](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/16/) [17](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/17/) [18](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/18/) [19](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/19/)