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Words Starting with "C"

Combustion Science
C1noun
English Meaning:

Combustion Science

The study of the chemical and physical processes involved in the burning of fuels.

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Come
A1verb
English Meaning:

Come

To move or travel towards the speaker or a specified place.

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Come Clean
B2verb phrase
English Meaning:

Come Clean

To confess or admit to something that has been concealed or kept secret.

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Come Into One's Own
B2verb phrase
English Meaning:

Come Into One's Own

To reach a point of maturity or success where one is recognized for one's abilities or contributions.

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Come Unglued
B2verb
English Meaning:

Come Unglued

To lose one's composure or emotional stability.

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Come down to earth
B2verb
English Meaning:

Come down to earth

To return to a realistic or practical state of mind after being overly idealistic, dreamy, or arrogant.

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Come-Again
B2noun
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Come-Again

A phrase used to request that someone repeat what they have said.

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Come-Into-Play
B2verb
English Meaning:

Come-Into-Play

To become relevant or active in a particular situation.

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Come-On
B2noun
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Come-On

A flirtatious or suggestive remark or gesture intended to attract someone.

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Come-Out-Of-Left-Field
B2idiom
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Come-Out-Of-Left-Field

To come from an unexpected source or to be surprising.

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Comeback
B2noun
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Comeback

A return to a former position or condition, especially after a setback.

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Comedy
B1noun
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Comedy

A genre of literature, film, or other art forms that aims to entertain and amuse the audience, often through humor.

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