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characteristic - correct spelling characteristicadjective and nounExample: We enjoyed his characteristic laugh. adjectiveExample: Stripes are characteristic of the zebra. adjectiveExample: Humor is his chief characteristic. noun... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
charitynounExample: “Charity begins at home, and justice begins next door.” —Charles Dickens.... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
chauvinismnounNot chauvanism.Example: The patriot’s chauvinism ignited the crowd of believers.... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
chiefnoun and adjectiveExample: The chief of police launched the investigation. nounExample: The Indian chief visited the school. nounExample: This is our chief concern. adjective... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
chilinounExample: We washed down his award-winning chili with cold beer.... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
chocolatyadjectiveNot chocolatey.Example: The chocolaty drink delighted the children.... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
chooseverbNot chose.Note: The verb to choose uses choose in various tenses, e.g., She will choose first. The past tense is chose.Grammar.com’s section on Problem Words discusses the words choose and chose. Click here for that discussion.Example: I ... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
choseverb (past tense of the verb choose; chosen is the past participle)Not choose.Grammar.com’s section on Problem Words discusses the words choose and chose. Click here for that discussion.Example: He chose not to run for office. past tenseExampl... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
cigarettenounExample: Please go outside to smoke the cigarette.... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
circumstance - correct spelling circumstancenounExample: We must consider every circumstance before making our decision.... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
citizennounExample: She taught her child to be a good citizen.... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
climbedverb (past tense and past participle of the verb climb)Example: This song has climbed to the top of the charts. past participleExample: The prisoner climbed up a rope to scale the prison wall. past tense... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
clothnoun (plural cloths) and adjectiveGrammar.com’s section on Problem Words discusses cloths and clothes. Click here for that discussion.Example: The shirt was made of cloth. nounExample: We provided several wash cloths. nounExample: She wore a c... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
clothesnounGrammar.com’s section on Problem Words discusses cloths and clothes. Click here for that discussion.Example: She donned here running clothes for her morning exercise.... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
clothingnoun and verb (present participle of the verb clothe)Example: He wore expensive clothing. nounExample: She was clothing her children for the party. verb... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
coarseadjectiveNot course.Grammar.com’s section on Problem Words discusses coarse and course. Click here for that discussion.Example: The rough, coarse sand at the beach hurt the children’s feet.Example: His coarse language offended the audience.... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
coffeenounExample: Let’s go to Starbucks for a cup of coffee.... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
coliseumnounAlso colosseum.Not colliseum.Example: The opera singer's performance filled the coliseum to capacity.... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
collectverbExample: The clerk of the court will collect the fines. ... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
collectible - correct spelling collectiblenoun and adjectiveNote: Some dictionaries indicate collectable as an acceptable spelling.Example: An old gold coin is a wonderful collectible. nounExample: She bought several collectible dolls at the auction. adjective... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
collegenounExample: He worked hard to send his children to college.... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
colonelnounExample: The Air Force colonel welcomed the new recruits.... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
columnnounExample: The bird nested in the white column on the building.Example: She writes a column for the local newspaper.Example: Please refer to the first column on the second page.... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
comedynounExample: Seinfeld was a comedy about relationships and life in New York.... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
comfortable - correct spelling comfortableadjectiveExample: He reclined on the comfortable sofa to watch the football game.... | added by edgood 7 years ago |
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