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coliseum - correct spelling

coliseumnounAlso colosseum.Not colliseum.Example: The opera singer's performance filled the coliseum to capacity....

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8 years ago

collect - correct spelling

collectverbExample: The clerk of the court will collect the fines. ...

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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...

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8 years ago

college - correct spelling

collegenounExample: He worked hard to send his children to college....

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8 years ago

colonel - correct spelling

colonelnounExample: The Air Force colonel welcomed the new recruits....

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8 years ago

column - correct spelling

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....

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8 years ago

comedy - correct spelling

comedynounExample: Seinfeld was a comedy about relationships and life in New York....

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8 years ago

comfortable - correct spelling

comfortableadjectiveExample: He reclined on the comfortable sofa to watch the football game....

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8 years ago

coming - correct spelling

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...

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8 years ago

commemorate - correct spelling

commemorateverbExample: The town wanted to commemorate the war hero....

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8 years ago

commission - correct spelling

commissionnoun and verbExample: The real-estate agent worked hard for her commission. nounExample: The family will commission an artist to paint the portrait. verb...

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8 years ago

commitment - correct spelling

commitmentnounExample: He made a significant commitment to his community by promising to send every child to college....

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8 years ago

committed - correct spelling

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....

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8 years ago

committee - correct spelling

committeenounExample: He detested the interminable meetings of the committee....

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8 years ago

communicate - correct spelling

communicateverbExample: We will communicate with you next week and close the deal then....

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8 years ago

company - correct spelling

companynounExample: She is always good company.Example: She started a successful company....

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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...

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8 years ago

compel - correct spelling

compelverbThe past tense and past participle are spelled compelled.Example: This disclosure will compel the CEO to call a meeting of the shareholders....

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8 years ago

competent - correct spelling

competentadjectiveExample: He served as a competent administrator in the school system....

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8 years ago

competition - correct spelling

competitionnounExample: She relishes the competition of the other companies....

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8 years ago

completely - correct spelling

completelyadverbGrammar.com's section on the Parts of Speech discusses the demise of -ly adverbs. Click here for that discussion.Example: He is completely dedicated to finishing the project soon....

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8 years ago

complement - correct spelling

complementverb and nounNot compliment.Grammar.com’s section on Problem Words discusses complement and compliment. Click here for that discussion.Example: The wine and the sauce will complement the oysters nicely. verbExample: Her new hat will compl...

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8 years ago

compliment - correct spelling

complimentverb and nounNot complement.Grammar.com’s section on Problem Words discusses complement and compliment. Click here for that discussion.Example: We want to compliment you on your wonderful achievement. verbExample: She offered her complime...

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8 years ago

conceal - correct spelling

concealverbExample: The CFO sought to conceal the company’s losses....

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8 years ago

concede - correct spelling

concedeverbExample: On election night, she will concede the race....

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8 years ago

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