Words That Start With C

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1 can To be able to do something, or to know how to do it.
2 could Used to express ability, possibility, or permission in the past, or politely in the present.
3 come To move toward the speaker, a particular place, or a point of reference.
4 called Named or referred to in a particular way.
5 case A particular situation, instance, or set of facts.
6 city A large, important settlement, generally bigger than a town and often with its own local government.
7 change To become different, or to make something different.
8 care Serious attention or effort put into avoiding mistakes or harm.
9 Children The plural of child — more than one young person, or more than one son or daughter.
10 company A business organization that sells goods or provides services.
11 came Past tense of "come" — used to describe something arriving or happening in the past.
12 country A nation with its own government and defined territory.
13 call To contact someone by phone, or to cry out or shout to get attention.
14 course A structured series of lessons or lectures on a subject, often part of a qualification.
15 car A road vehicle with an engine, wheels, and seats, used to carry a small number of people.
16 control To direct or influence the behavior of someone or something.
17 court A place where legal cases are heard and judged, or the judge and officials who preside over such cases.
18 class A group of people or things sharing common features; a category.
19 close To shut something, removing a gap or opening.
20 coming Approaching; happening soon, especially referring to the near future.
21 cause The thing that makes something happen; the origin of an effect.
22 community A group of people who live in the same area, or who share interests, background, or identity.
23 child A young human being, from birth up to the start of the teenage years.
24 comes In a fugue, the melodic answer that responds to the opening theme (the "dux"), usually entering in a different...
25 check An inspection to make sure something is correct, safe, or working.
26 clear Transparent, or free of clouds, mist, or obstruction.
27 current Happening or existing right now.
28 common Happening often, or found in large numbers; not rare.
29 church A building used for Christian worship.
30 chance An opportunity to do something.
31 certain Completely confident that something is true.
32 cost To require the payment of a certain amount of money.
33 cut To divide or open something using a sharp tool such as a knife or scissors.
34 Council A group of people formally chosen to manage, advise on, or make decisions about local or organizational affair...
35 college An institution of higher education, often part of a larger university.
36 central Located at or near the middle of something.
37 club A group of people who join together for a shared interest or purpose, such as sport or recreation.
38 co A gender-neutral pronoun used instead of "he" or "she".
39 considered Carefully thought through rather than said or decided on impulse.
40 cool Slightly cold; at a mildly low temperature.
41 couple Two people who are in a romantic relationship or married.
42 cannot Unable to; not able to.
43 century A period of one hundred years.
44 chief The leader or head of a group, organization, or tribe.
45 cup A small open container, usually with a handle, used for drinking.
46 capital The city where a country's or region's government is based.
47 center The point exactly in the middle of something, equally distant from all its edges or sides.
48 character A person portrayed in a book, film, play, or other story.
49 currently At this moment; now.
50 choice Of especially high quality; specially selected.
51 complete To finish something so that nothing more remains to be done.
52 continue To keep doing something without stopping, or to start again after a pause.
53 Canada A country in North America, with Ottawa as its capital and Toronto as its largest city.
54 changed Different from before; having undergone a transformation.
55 China A large country in East Asia, the People's Republic of China.
56 culture The shared customs, beliefs, arts, and way of life of a particular group of people.
57 centre UK, Canadian, Australian, and Irish spelling of center — the middle point of something, or a building used for...
58 code Instructions written in a programming language that a computer can run.
59 contact Physical touching, or close communication between people.
60 cover To place something over another thing to protect, conceal, or shield it.
61 crazy Mentally unstable or irrational; behaving in a wild or nonsensical way.
62 cold Having a low temperature; not warm.
63 computer An electronic device that processes data, runs programs, and carries out calculations — from a desktop or lapt...
64 create To bring something into existence; to make something new.
65 cross A shape formed by two intersecting lines, or an upright post with a crossbar, especially as a religious symbol...
66 charge An amount of money asked for a service or product.
67 conference A formal meeting where people discuss ideas, present research, or negotiate on a particular topic.
68 consider To think carefully about something before making a decision.
69 career The series of jobs a person has over the course of their working life, especially in one field.
70 Chinese Relating to China, its people, or their culture.
71 card A small, flat piece of stiff paper or plastic, used for games, messages, payments, or identification.
72 civil Relating to ordinary citizens and government, as opposed to the military or religion.
73 clearly In a way that is easy to see, hear, or understand.
74 continued Ongoing or extended without stopping; carried on further.
75 certainly Without any doubt; definitely.
76 completely Totally or fully, with nothing left out.
77 Canadian Relating to Canada, its people, or its culture.
78 commission A fee paid to someone, usually a percentage, for completing a sale or transaction.
79 content Satisfied and at ease; not wanting more than what one has.
80 credit Recognition or praise given for something a person has done.
81 claim To state that something is true, often without having proved it yet.
82 choose To pick one option from among two or more possibilities.
83 competition A contest in which people or organizations try to win a prize or come out on top.
84 construction The process or business of building something, especially buildings and infrastructure.
85 contract A written or spoken agreement, especially one intended to be enforceable by law.
86 crime An act that breaks the law and is punishable by the state.
87 campaign An organized series of actions carried out to achieve a particular goal, such as in politics, marketing, or th...
88 carry To hold something and move it from one place to another.
89 Christian A person who follows the teachings and faith of Jesus Christ.
90 clean Free of dirt, stains, or other unwanted matter.
91 captain The person in charge of a ship, aircraft, or team.
92 closed Not open to entry, use, or trade.
93 collection A group of things gathered together, often assembled with care or over time.
94 condition The particular state that something or someone is in, especially regarding quality or health.
95 calling A strong inner urge to pursue a particular career or way of life.
96 caught Past tense and past participle of catch — to have taken hold of something, or to have been discovered or trapp...
97 coach A person who trains and instructs athletes or performers.
98 coast The land bordering the sea.
99 commercial A paid advertisement broadcast on television or radio.
100 complex Made up of many interconnected parts; not simple.
101 county An administrative or geographic division within a country or state.
102 cancer A disease in which abnormal cells grow and divide uncontrollably, often forming tumours.
103 click A short, sharp sound, like that made by a switch, latch, or a mouse button.
104 color The visual quality of light that lets us tell red from blue, green from yellow, and so on.
105 congress A formal meeting or conference to discuss or decide an issue.
106 California The most populous U.S. state, on the Pacific coast, whose capital is Sacramento.
107 Christ The title given to Jesus of Nazareth as the promised messiah in Christian belief.
108 completed Finished; brought to an end.
109 cash Physical money — banknotes and coins — rather than cheques or card payments.
110 challenge A task or situation that tests someone's abilities in a demanding but often rewarding way.
111 covered Having something placed over it, or enclosed within a protective layer.
112 cultural Relating to the customs, arts, and shared ideas of a society.
113 Christmas The Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus, held on December 25th.
114 catch To capture or seize something moving, such as a ball or a fleeing person.
115 coffee A hot drink made by brewing the roasted, ground seeds of the coffee plant.
116 concerned Worried or troubled about something.
117 count To say numbers in order, or to work out the total number of something.
118 critical Extremely important, often because a lot depends on it.
119 cell The smallest basic unit of a living organism, capable of growing and reproducing itself.
120 comment A spoken or written remark, often giving an opinion.
121 camera A device used to take photographs or record video.
122 camp A place with tents, cabins, or temporary shelters where people stay, especially outdoors.
123 channel A stretch of water connecting two larger bodies of water, or the deeper navigable path through a body of water...
124 correct Free from mistakes; accurate or true.
125 Chris A common diminutive of the given names Christopher, Christian, or Christina.
126 command An order given with authority.
127 criminal Involving or relating to crime, or against the law.
128 cat A small, domesticated, furry mammal commonly kept as a pet, known for hunting mice and independent behaviour.
129 changing The process of becoming different, or of swapping one thing for another.
130 concept A general idea or notion formed in the mind, especially an abstract one.
131 conflict A serious disagreement or clash, especially a prolonged one.
132 Charles A male given name meaning "free man," one of the most enduring names in the English-speaking world.
133 copy A duplicate of something original.
134 crew A group of people working together, especially those operating a ship, aircraft, or production.
135 capacity The greatest amount that something can hold, contain, or produce.
136 concern A feeling of worry about something.
137 core The central or most essential part of something.
138 crisis A time of intense difficulty, danger, or instability that demands urgent action.
139 cast To throw something, especially with some force or intent.
140 Chicago A major city in Illinois, USA, on the shore of Lake Michigan.
141 climate The typical weather patterns of a region, measured over a long period of time.
142 context The circumstances or background information that helps explain or clarify something.
143 conversation A spoken exchange of ideas or information between two or more people.
144 corner The point where two lines, edges, or walls meet.
145 closer Nearer than before; comparative of "close."
146 cards Games played with a deck of playing cards.
147 chapter One of the main divisions of a book or other written work.
148 communication The act of sharing or exchanging information, ideas, or feelings.
149 creating The ongoing act of making something new; creation.
150 combined Formed by joining several parts, sources, or elements together.
151 confidence A feeling of self-assurance and belief in your own abilities.
152 corporation A company or organization recognized by law as a single legal entity, separate from its owners.
153 chain A series of connected metal links, used for pulling, securing, or decoration.
154 chair A piece of furniture for one person to sit on, typically with a back and four legs.
155 committed Dedicated to a cause, goal, or course of action.
156 crowd A large number of people gathered closely together.
157 chairman The person who leads a board, committee, or meeting.
158 connected Joined or linked, physically or electronically, to something else.
159 crown An ornamental headpiece worn by a monarch as a symbol of royal power.
160 chemical Relating to chemistry or to substances and their reactions.
161 chosen Picked out or selected, often as especially suitable or favoured.
162 confirmed Verified as true or definite.
163 carrying The act of transporting something from place to place.
164 collected Calm and composed, especially under pressure.
165 comfortable Providing physical ease; free from pain, stress, or awkwardness.
166 capable Having the skill, ability, or qualities needed to do something well.
167 classic Widely recognised as excellent and enduring; a standard example of its kind.
168 cook A person who prepares food, especially as a job.
169 controlled Kept in check; restrained rather than let loose.
170 corporate Relating to a large company or business organization as a whole.
171 creation Something that has been made, especially an original work of art, invention, or design.
172 creative Involving original ideas or imagination; inventive.
173 conduct The way a person behaves, especially in terms of morals or manners.
174 considering Taking a particular fact into account.
175 constitution A document setting out the fundamental laws and principles that govern a country or organization.
176 Catholic A member of the Roman Catholic Church or another Catholic denomination.
177 combination The act of joining two or more things together, or the result of doing so.
178 cry To shed tears, usually from sadness, pain, or strong emotion.
179 careful Paying close attention to avoid mistakes, danger, or harm.
180 champion The winner of a competition, especially the current title-holder.
181 charged Full of strong emotion or tension.
182 customer A person or business that buys goods or services from a seller.
183 cycle A series of events that repeats itself in the same order.
184 candidate A person seeking to be elected or appointed to a position.
185 chicken A common domesticated bird raised for its eggs and meat.
186 cutting A piece cut from a plant — a stem, leaf, or root — used to grow a new plant.
187 calm Free from anxiety, agitation, or strong emotion; peaceful.
188 category A group or class into which things are sorted based on shared features.
189 cheap Costing little money.
190 closely In a careful, detailed, or near manner.
191 conservative A person who favours keeping things as they traditionally are and resists rapid change.
192 contain To hold something inside, or to have something as one of its parts.
193 cable A thick, strong rope or bundle of wires used to pull, support, or carry electricity or signals.
194 communications The technology and systems used to transmit information, such as phone, internet, or broadcast networks.
195 Courts Plural of court: legal tribunals, sports playing areas, or enclosed yards.
196 combat Fighting between armed opponents, especially as part of a war.
197 concert A live musical performance, usually in front of an audience.
198 constant Not changing; staying the same over time.
199 consumer A person who buys goods or services for personal use.
200 convention A large formal gathering of people who share a profession, interest, or cause.
201 counter A flat surface for serving customers, preparing food, or conducting business.
202 coverage The amount and depth of attention a topic or event receives in the news or other media.
203 cream The rich, fatty part of milk that rises to the top, or a dairy product made from it.
204 championship A competition held to decide who is the best, or the final round of such a competition.
205 checked Having a pattern of squares.
206 circle A perfectly round, flat shape where every point on the edge is the same distance from the centre.
207 competitive Relating to or involving competition.
208 consequences A traditional pen-and-paper party game in which each player writes part of a story without seeing what others...
209 crash A violent collision, especially involving a vehicle.
210 crying So urgent or serious that it clearly needs attention.
211 cute Attractive in a charming, often small or youthful way.
212 cap A soft, close-fitting hat, often with a brim or peak, and no full brim all the way round.
213 carbon A chemical element (symbol C) found in all living things and in materials like coal, diamond, and graphite.
214 cheese A solid food made from curdled milk, typically aged and eaten in slices, blocks, or grated.
215 chose Past tense of choose: selected or picked.
216 contained Kept within set limits; not spreading beyond a defined space.
217 containing The contents or ingredients held within something (used mainly as a describing form of "contain").
218 commander A person who leads and directs a military force or unit.
219 constantly Happening all the time or very often; without stopping.
220 clinical Relating to the direct treatment and observation of patients, as opposed to theoretical research.
221 colour British spelling of color: the visual quality that separates red from blue, green from yellow, and so on.
222 comparison An act of comparing two or more things, or the result of doing so.
223 contest A competition in which people try to win or achieve the best result.
224 castle A large fortified building, historically home to a king or noble, built to withstand attack.
225 chest The front part of the body between the neck and the stomach, containing the ribs, heart, and lungs.
226 childhood The period of a person's life from birth to the onset of adolescence.
227 confused Unable to think clearly or understand what is happening.
228 crimes A mild exclamation of surprise, shock, or annoyance.
229 criticism A statement or judgment pointing out faults or problems.
230 continuing Ongoing; still in progress or effect.
231 coal A black or dark brown rock, formed from ancient plant matter, burned as fuel.
232 curious Eager to learn or know more about something.
233 concerning About; regarding; on the subject of.
234 conclusion The end or final part of something.
235 consistent Acting or performing in the same reliable way over time.
236 contemporary Belonging to or happening in the present time; modern.
237 ceremony A formal event held to mark or celebrate something important.
238 chamber A room, especially a formal or private one, such as in a palace, court, or legislative building.
239 charity An organization set up to help people in need or support a cause, rather than to make a profit.
240 clothing Garments worn to cover the body.
241 cloud A visible mass of water droplets floating in the sky.
242 complicated Made up of many interconnected parts, making it hard to understand or deal with.
243 contrast A clear difference between two things when they are compared.
244 covers The sheets, blankets, and other bedding used on top of a bed.
245 celebrate To mark a special event or achievement with enjoyment, often through some kind of gathering or ritual.
246 circuit A closed path that electric current can flow around, usually containing components like wires, switches, and r...
247 comedy A form of entertainment, especially a play, film, or performance, meant to amuse and often ending happily.
248 commissioner A member of a commission, or an official put in charge of a government department or agency.
249 consideration Careful thought given to something before deciding or acting.
250 convinced Completely certain about something, whether or not the belief is actually true.
251 cooking The activity or process of preparing food by heating it.
252 cousin The child of one's aunt or uncle.
253 currency The system of money used in a particular country.
254 cabinet A piece of furniture with doors or drawers used for storage or display.
255 carefully In a way that pays close attention to avoid mistakes or harm.
256 chart A diagram, graph, or table used to display data or information clearly.
257 closing The act of shutting something, or the final part of an event.
258 colonel A senior military officer rank, typically just below a general.
259 concrete A hard building material made by mixing cement, water, sand, and gravel, which sets solid.
260 confirm To state or show that something is definitely true or accurate.
261 cake A sweet baked dessert made from flour, sugar, eggs, and other ingredients.
262 campus The grounds and buildings of a school, college, or university.
263 cD A compact disc: a small plastic disc used to store and play back digital audio or data.
264 commitment A promise or pledge to do something, or a strong dedication to a cause, relationship, or goal.
265 compare To examine two or more things together to note their similarities and differences.
266 courses A somewhat dated or clinical way of referring to a woman's menstrual period.
267 custom A long-established practice or tradition within a group or society.
268 captured Seized, taken prisoner, or recorded.
269 chase To run after someone or something in order to catch them.
270 chocolate A sweet food made from roasted, ground cocoa beans, eaten as a bar, candy, or used as an ingredient.
271 citizen A legally recognised member of a country, with rights such as voting and a passport, and duties such as paying...
272 communist A person who supports or advocates communism.
273 covering Something that is spread, laid, or wrapped over something else to protect or conceal it.
274 capture To take hold of or seize something or someone by force.
275 clock A device that displays or measures the time of day.
276 concentration The ability to focus one's attention on a single task.
277 consumption The act of eating, drinking, or using something up.
278 contribution Something given, such as money, time, or effort, that adds to a bigger effort.
279 CATS Plural of "cat": small domesticated animals kept as pets, or wild members of the cat family.
280 comfort A state of physical ease and freedom from pain or worry.
281 commonly Usually; in most cases.
282 crossing A place where a road, river, or railway can be crossed.
283 chat To talk with someone in a relaxed, informal way.
284 connect To join one thing to another, physically or electronically.
285 constitutional Relating to, or permitted by, a country's or organization's constitution.
286 cleaning The process or activity of removing dirt and mess from something.
287 confident Feeling sure of yourself or your abilities.
288 cooperation The act of working together with others toward a common goal.
289 corruption Dishonest or illegal behavior, especially by people in power, such as bribery.
290 crack To break, split, or form a line of damage without falling completely apart.
291 Carolina A feminine given name of Latin origin, a form of Caroline; also short for North Carolina or South Carolina in...
292 Charlie A given name used for both men and women, an informal short form of Charles, Charlotte, or Charlene.
293 collect To gather things together, often systematically.
294 comic Funny or intended to amuse; relating to comedy.
295 composed Calm and in control of one's emotions.
296 channels The proper, official routes for communication or approval within an organization.
297 checking The act of examining or verifying something.
298 column An upright supporting structure, often cylindrical, that holds up part of a building.
299 commerce The large-scale buying and selling of goods and services, especially between businesses or regions.