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- countdownnoun
(noun) The act of counting numbers backward to zero, especially before an event.
- countedverb
Past tense and past participle of count; determined the total number of.
- counternoun
(noun) A flat surface in a shop, bank, or kitchen where business is conducted or food is prepared.
- counterfeitadjective
(adjective) Made in exact imitation of something valuable with intent to deceive or defraud.
- countessnoun
The wife or widow of a count or earl.
- countingverb
(verb) Present participle of count; determining the total number of something.
- countlessadjective
Too many to be counted; very many.
- countriesnoun
(plural) Nations with their own governments occupying particular territories.
- countrynoun
A nation with its own government and territory.
- countrysidenoun
The land and scenery of a rural area.
- countsverb
(verb) Third person singular of count.
- countynoun
A territorial division of some countries, especially for administrative purposes.
- coupnoun
A sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government.
- couplenoun
Two people who are married or in a romantic relationship.
- couplesnoun
(noun, plural) Two people who are married or in a romantic relationship.
- couponsnoun
(plural) Vouchers entitling the holder to a discount on a particular product.
- couragenoun
The ability to do something that frightens one; bravery.
- courageousadjective
Not deterred by danger or pain; brave.
- couriernoun
(noun) A person or company that transports commercial packages and documents.
- coursenoun
A series of lessons or lectures on a subject.
- coursesnoun
(noun, plural) Series of lessons or lectures on a subject.
- courtnoun
A tribunal for administering justice.
- courtesynoun
(noun) The showing of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others.
- courthousenoun
A building in which judicial courts are held.
- courtneyproper noun
A given name of English origin, used for both males and females.
- courtroomnoun
The room in which a court of law meets.
- courtsnoun
(noun, plural) Official assemblies for the administration of justice.
- courtyardnoun
An open area enclosed by walls or buildings, typically within a larger building complex.
- cousinnoun
A child of one's uncle or aunt.
- cousinsnoun
Plural of cousin; children of one's aunts or uncles.
- covenoun
A small sheltered bay or coastal inlet.
- covenantnoun
A formal, solemn agreement or contract.
- coververb
To place something over or in front of to protect or conceal.
- coveragenoun
The reporting of news and events by the media.
- coveredverb
Past tense and past participle of cover.
- coveringnoun
A thing used to cover something else.
- coversverb
Third person singular present of cover.
- covertadjective
Not openly acknowledged or displayed; secret.
- cownoun
A fully grown female animal of a domesticated breed of ox, kept for milk or meat.
- cowardnoun
A person who lacks courage in facing danger, difficulty, or pain.
- cowardlyadjective
Lacking courage; showing fear in the face of danger or pain.
- cowardsnoun
Plural of coward; people who lack courage.
- cowboynoun
A person who herds and tends cattle on a ranch, especially in the western United States.
- cowboysnoun
Plural of cowboy; people who herd and tend cattle.
- cowsnoun
Plural of cow; female cattle.
- coxnoun
Short for coxswain; the person who steers a racing boat and coordinates the crew.
- coyotenoun
A wild dog-like animal native to North America, smaller than a wolf.
- cozyadjective
Giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation.
- cprnoun
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation; an emergency procedure performed on someone whose heart has stopped beating.
- crabnoun
A crustacean with a broad, flat body, stalked eyes, and five pairs of legs, the first pair modified as pincers.