English to English Dictionary

Cough

A sudden, forceful expulsion of air from the lungs, often accompanied by a characteristic sound.

Cough up

To give something, especially money or information, reluctantly or under pressure.

Could

Used to indicate possibility, ability in the past, or to make polite requests and suggestions.

Coulomb

The SI unit of electric charge, equivalent to the amount of charge transferred by a current of one ampere in one second.

Council

A group of people convened for advice or decision-making, often in a formal context.

Council leader

The politician who has executive leadership of a local council, typically the head of the largest political group represented on the authority.

Council-house

A house provided by a local government authority for people on low incomes.

Councilman

A member of a council, especially one that governs a city or town.

Counsel

Advice or guidance, especially as solicited from someone knowledgeable.

Counseling

Professional guidance in resolving personal or psychological problems.

Counselor

A person who gives advice or guidance, especially in a professional context.

Count

To determine the total number of items in a collection or group.