--- title: C — The school dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 12 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/12/) [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 12 [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](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/11/) **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/) - [condemnation](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/condemnation/) — Condemnation is strong public disapproval: saying clearly that something is very wrong or bad. — 10 sentences - [condensation](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/condensation/) — Condensation is when a gas, especially water vapour, cools down and turns into liquid. — 9 sentences - [condense](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/condense/) — To condense is for a gas to turn into a liquid when it cools, as steam turns into water drops. — 12 sentences - [condescend](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/condescend/) — To do something you think is below your dignity, or to agree to do something kindly as a favour to someone you see as lower than you. — 4 sentences - [condescendingly](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/condescendingly/) — In a way that shows you think you are better than others; talking down to them. — 4 sentences - [condiment](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/condiment/) — A condiment is a sauce, spice or other thing such as salt, pepper, ketchup, mustard or vinegar that you add to food to give it more flavour. — 7 sentences - [condition](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/condition/) — The condition of something is the state it is in: good, bad, new or broken. — 12 sentences - [conditional](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/conditional/) — Depending on something else happening first; only true or allowed if a condition is met. — 10 sentences - [conditioner](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/conditioner/) — A creamy liquid you put on your hair after shampoo to make it soft, smooth and easier to comb. — 10 sentences - [condole](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/condole/) — To show sympathy with someone who is sad or in trouble, and comfort them about a loss. — 4 sentences - [condolence](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/condolence/) — Condolences are words or messages of sympathy you give to someone when a person they love has died. — 9 sentences - [condor](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/condor/) — A condor is a very large vulture with huge wings and a bald head, living in the Andes mountains (the Andean condor) or California (the Cal… — 7 sentences - [conducive](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/conducive/) — Conducive to something means helping it to happen: «A quiet room is conducive to study». — 7 sentences - [conduct](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/conduct/) — As a verb, to lead or direct music played by a band or orchestra, by moving your hands or a baton. — 13 sentences - [conduction](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/conduction/) — Conduction is the way heat or electricity moves through a material from one part to another, without the material itself moving. — 8 sentences - [conductor](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/conductor/) — A person who stands in front of an orchestra, band or choir and directs the music with hand movements or a baton. — 15 sentences - [cone](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/cone/) — A cone is a 3D shape with a round flat base that narrows to a point at the top. — 13 sentences - [confab](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/confab/) — A friendly, often private, talk or chat between people. — 4 sentences - [confection](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/confection/) — A sweet food such as a cake, sweet, chocolate or pudding, especially a fancy one. — 9 sentences - [confectionery](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/confectionery/) — Confectionery is sweets, chocolates and similar sugary foods. — 9 sentences - [confederacy](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/confederacy/) — A confederacy is a group of states, tribes or people who join together for a shared purpose, like defence, while keeping much of their own… — 10 sentences - [confederate](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/confederate/) — A confederate is a helper who works secretly with someone else, usually in a trick or a plot. — 6 sentences - [confederation](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/confederation/) — A group of states, countries, organisations or people who join together for a shared purpose, while keeping much of their own power. — 7 sentences - [confer](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/confer/) — To talk together and share ideas before deciding something: the judges conferred. — 9 sentences - [conference](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/conference/) — A conference is a big formal meeting where many people come together to discuss or learn about a subject, often for one or more days. — 12 sentences - [conferral](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/conferral/) — The act of giving someone an honour, a title, a degree or a right in an official way. — 9 sentences - [confess](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/confess/) — To confess is to admit that you did something wrong or something you are ashamed of. — 13 sentences - [confession](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/confession/) — A confession is when you admit that you did something wrong. — 14 sentences - [confetti](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/confetti/) — Tiny pieces of coloured paper thrown into the air at weddings, parties and parades. — 11 sentences - [confidant](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/confidant/) — A person you trust and tell your secrets and private feelings to. — 7 sentences - [confide](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/confide/) — To confide in someone is to tell them a secret or a private worry because you trust them. — 10 sentences - [confidence](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/confidence/) — Confidence is the feeling that you can do something well, or the belief in yourself: «She answered with confidence.». — 12 sentences - [confident](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/confident/) — Confident means feeling sure that you can do something well: a confident swimmer. — 10 sentences - [confidential](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/confidential/) — Confidential information is secret and should only be seen or shared by certain people. — 8 sentences - [confidentiality](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/confidentiality/) — Keeping private information secret and only sharing it with people who are allowed to know it. — 8 sentences - [confidently](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/confidently/) — Confidently means in a way that shows you believe in yourself and are not afraid. — 9 sentences - [confine](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/confine/) — To keep someone or something inside a small or closed space: «The dog was confined to the kitchen». — 13 sentences - [confined](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/confined/) — Kept inside a small or closed space (a confined space). — 11 sentences - [confinement](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/confinement/) — Confinement is being kept in a small space or not being allowed to leave. — 11 sentences - [confines](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/confines/) — The edges or limits of a place: «within the confines of the school grounds». — 8 sentences - [confirm](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/confirm/) — To confirm something is to show or say that it is definitely true or correct. — 11 sentences - [confirmation](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/confirmation/) — Confirmation is a message or proof that something is true or definitely happening, like a booking confirmation. — 9 sentences - [confiscate](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/confiscate/) — To take something away from someone, usually as a punishment or because a rule says it is not allowed, often keeping it for a while. — 10 sentences - [confiscation](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/confiscation/) — The act of taking something away from someone because of a rule or as a punishment. — 8 sentences - [confiture](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/confiture/) — Confiture is the French word for jam or fruit preserve: «confiture de fraises» means strawberry jam; to an English ear it sounds like «kon… — 8 sentences - [conflagration](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/conflagration/) — A very large, destructive fire that spreads widely. — 9 sentences - [conflict](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/conflict/) — A conflict is a serious disagreement or argument. — 12 sentences - [conform](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/conform/) — To conform is to behave the way most people do or the way you are expected to. — 10 sentences - [conformity](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/conformity/) — Behaving the same way as most other people or as the rules expect, instead of being different: «pressure towards conformity». — 8 sentences - [confound](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/confound/) — To confound someone is to confuse them so badly that they cannot think clearly. — 7 sentences - [confounded](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/confounded/) — Confounded means very puzzled or confused. — 11 sentences - [confront](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/confront/) — To confront someone is to face them, often to argue or talk about a problem. — 9 sentences - [confrontation](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/confrontation/) — A confrontation is an angry argument or fight between people or groups who disagree. — 9 sentences - [confucianism](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/confucianism/) — A way of thinking and living based on the teachings of Confucius, a Chinese teacher who lived about 2,500 years ago; it stresses kindness,… — 8 sentences - [confuse](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/confuse/) — To confuse someone is to make them unable to understand or think clearly: «The instructions confused me.». — 13 sentences - [confused](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/confused/) — Not able to understand something or think clearly; not sure what is happening or what to do. — 13 sentences - [confusion](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/confusion/) — Confusion is the feeling of not understanding something or not knowing what to do. — 12 sentences - [congee](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/congee/) — A thick, soft rice porridge made by cooking rice in lots of water for a long time, eaten across China and East and South-East Asia, often… — 7 sentences - [conger](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/conger/) — A large sea eel with grey or black skin, living in rocky places and wrecks in the sea around Europe and elsewhere; it can grow longer than… — 8 sentences - [congestion](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/congestion/) — Too many cars or people in one place, so movement is slow, like traffic congestion. — 8 sentences - [conglomerate](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/conglomerate/) — A big company made up of many different businesses that sell different things. — 10 sentences - [congo](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/congo/) — The Congo is a great river in central Africa, the second-longest in Africa and the deepest river in the world. — 10 sentences - [congratulate](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/congratulate/) — To congratulate someone means to tell them you are pleased about their success, good luck or happy event: we congratulated her on winning. — 9 sentences - [congratulation](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/congratulation/) — Congratulations: words you say to show you are happy for someone who has done well or had good news. — 12 sentences - [congratulations](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/congratulations/) — «Congratulations!» is what you say to someone to show you are happy about their success or good news. — 12 sentences - [congregate](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/congregate/) — To come together and form a group or crowd in one place. — 8 sentences - [congregating](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/congregating/) — Congregating means gathering together in a group or crowd in one place. — 8 sentences - [congregation](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/congregation/) — A congregation is the group of people gathered in a church, synagogue or mosque for worship. — 11 sentences - [congregational](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/congregational/) — To do with a congregation: the people who gather in a church for worship. — 8 sentences - [congress](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/congress/) — The group of people elected to make laws in the USA, made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives. — 10 sentences - [congruent](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/congruent/) — Exactly the same shape and size; one shape fits exactly on top of the other, even if turned or flipped. — 9 sentences - [conic](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/conic/) — Conic means shaped like a cone, or to do with a cone. — 5 sentences - [conifer](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/conifer/) — A tree or bush that grows its seeds in cones and usually has thin needle-like or small scaly leaves, such as a pine, fir, spruce, cedar, y… — 10 sentences - [coniferous](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/coniferous/) — Describing trees, such as pine, fir, spruce and larch, that have cones and needle-like or scaly leaves; most stay green all year. — 9 sentences - [conjectural](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/conjectural/) — Based on a guess or an idea that has not been proved, not on firm facts: «The date of the old map is conjectural». — 7 sentences - [conjecture](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/conjecture/) — A conjecture is a guess or opinion formed without full proof. — 10 sentences - [conjoin](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/conjoin/) — To join or combine two or more things together into one: «two ideas conjoined». — 8 sentences - [conjugal](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/conjugal/) — Conjugal means to do with marriage, especially the duties and love between a husband and wife. — 4 sentences - [conjunction](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/conjunction/) — A conjunction is a word that joins words, phrases or clauses together in a sentence, like and, but, or, because, when, if and although. — 12 sentences - [conjunctivitis](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/conjunctivitis/) — Conjunctivitis is an eye infection or irritation that makes the eye red, itchy, sore and sometimes sticky; it is also called pink eye. — 7 sentences - [conjure](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/conjure/) — To conjure is to do magic, making things appear as if by magic. — 6 sentences - [conjurer](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/conjurer/) — A conjurer is a person who does magic tricks, a magician or wizard. — 5 sentences - [conjuring](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/conjuring/) — Conjuring is doing magic tricks that seem impossible, such as making coins vanish or pulling a rabbit from a hat. — 8 sentences - [conjuror](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/conjuror/) — A conjuror is a person who does clever magic tricks; another spelling of conjurer. — 5 sentences - [conker](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/conker/) — A conker is the shiny brown seed of a horse chestnut tree, found inside a spiky green case. — 9 sentences - [conn](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/conn/) — Conn. is an old short form of Connecticut, a state in the north-east of the USA (the postal code is CT). — 10 sentences - [connect](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/connect/) — To join two or more things together so they touch or are linked: «connect the wires». — 16 sentences - [connected](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/connected/) — Connected means joined or linked to something else (connected rooms, connected wires). — 13 sentences - [connection](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/connection/) — A place or thing where two things are joined: «a loose connection in the wire». — 16 sentences - [connotation](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/connotation/) — A feeling or idea that a word suggests, in addition to its basic meaning. For example, «home» means a place to live, but it suggests warmt… — 8 sentences - [conquer](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/conquer/) — To conquer a country or people means to take control of them by fighting. — 12 sentences - [conquering](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/conquering/) — Taking control of a country or people by force, especially in war. — 11 sentences - [conqueror](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/conqueror/) — A person, army or country that takes control of a land or people by force, or wins a war. — 9 sentences - [conquest](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/conquest/) — Conquest is taking control of a country, city or people by force, usually in a war. — 13 sentences - [conquistador](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/conquistador/) — A Spanish (or Portuguese) soldier and explorer who invaded and conquered lands in the Americas after Columbus, such as Hernán Cortés (who… — 7 sentences - [conscience](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/conscience/) — The feeling or inner voice inside you that tells you what is right and wrong, and makes you feel bad when you do wrong. — 11 sentences - [conscientious](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/conscientious/) — Careful to do your work well and thoroughly, because you want to do the right thing. — 9 sentences - [conscious](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/conscious/) — If you are conscious, you are awake and know what is happening around you. — 11 sentences - [consciously](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/consciously/) — On purpose and knowing what you are doing: «She consciously chose to be kind». — 8 sentences - [consciousness](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/consciousness/) — The state of being awake and aware of what is around you (lose consciousness). — 10 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](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/page/11/) **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/)