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circumstance - correct spelling circumstancenounExample: We must consider every circumstance before making our decision.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
citizennounExample: She taught her child to be a good citizen.... | added by edgood 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 years ago |
coffeenounExample: Let’s go to Starbucks for a cup of coffee.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
coliseumnounAlso colosseum.Not colliseum.Example: The opera singer's performance filled the coliseum to capacity.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
collectverbExample: The clerk of the court will collect the fines. ... | added by edgood 8 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 8 years ago |
collegenounExample: He worked hard to send his children to college.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
colonelnounExample: The Air Force colonel welcomed the new recruits.... | added by edgood 8 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 8 years ago |
comedynounExample: Seinfeld was a comedy about relationships and life in New York.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
comfortable - correct spelling comfortableadjectiveExample: He reclined on the comfortable sofa to watch the football game.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
comingverb (present participle of the verb come), noun, and adjectiveExample: She is coming to our house for dinner. verbExample: He seems to act as if his candidacy is a second coming. nounExample: The children eagerly awaited the coming Christmas s... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
commemorate - correct spelling commemorateverbExample: The town wanted to commemorate the war hero.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
commissionnoun and verbExample: The real-estate agent worked hard for her commission. nounExample: The family will commission an artist to paint the portrait. verb... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
commitmentnounExample: He made a significant commitment to his community by promising to send every child to college.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
committedverb (past tense and past participle of the verb commit)Example: He committed to attend theUniversity ofNorth Carolina.Example: The unruly child was committed to a reformatory.Example: The thief committed the crime of breaking and entering.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
committeenounExample: He detested the interminable meetings of the committee.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
communicate - correct spelling communicateverbExample: We will communicate with you next week and close the deal then.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
companynounExample: She is always good company.Example: She started a successful company.... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
comparative - correct spelling comparativeadjective and noun (grammatical term)Example: He has a comparative advantage because of his vast experience. adjectiveExample: She studied comparative anatomy in medical school. adjectiveExample: The word better serves as a comparative. no... | added by edgood 8 years ago |
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