English words starting with C

an official appointed by a government to live in a foreign city and protect and promote the government's citizens and interests there.

relating to a consul or the work of a consul

the building where a consul works

To go to a person, book, etc. for information, advice, or a professional opinion.

The professional practice or business of giving expert advice in a particular field.

a person who provides expert advice professionally

A meeting with an expert or professional, especially a doctor, lawyer, etc., to get advice.

Relating to or involving consultation; giving advice or recommendations.

The business of giving expert advice to other professionals, typically for a fee.

(of an item) intended to be used up and then replaced

to use something such as fuel, energy, or time, especially in large amounts

(of food, drink, fuel, or other resources) used up.

A person who buys goods or services for their own use.

(of a service, plan, or system) designed to be controlled or chosen by the user or customer, rather than by a provider or authority.

(of a market, economy, or product) designed or controlled by the demands and preferences of consumers.

Electronic equipment intended for everyday use by individuals, such as televisions, radios, computers, and smartphones.

Designed to be easy, helpful, or advantageous for consumers; not complicated or difficult for customers to use or understand.

Designed, produced, or focused on meeting the needs and preferences of consumers.

Laws, regulations, and practices designed to safeguard buyers of goods and services against unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent methods in the marketplace.

The belief that it is good for a society or an economy if people buy and use goods and services in large quantities.

(of an activity, interest, or feeling) taking all of someone's time and energy

Complete or perfect in every way; showing supreme skill.

In a supremely skilled and flawless manner; perfectly.

The point at which something is completed or finalized.

Relating to or constituting the consummation or completion of an act, especially a behavioral sequence that brings it to a satisfying conclusion.

the act of using energy, food, or materials; the amount used

Relating to or suffering from a wasting disease, especially pulmonary tuberculosis.

The state of touching or meeting something or someone.

A thin lens placed directly on the surface of the eye to correct vision or for cosmetic or therapeutic reasons.

A person whose job is to keep, inspect, and analyze financial accounts.

the spreading of a disease from one person or organism to another by direct or indirect contact.

(of a disease) spread from one person or organism to another by direct or indirect contact.

to have something inside or as part of itself

kept within limits; controlled.

an object such as a box or a bottle that is used for holding something

(of a plant) grown in a container rather than in the ground.

Packaged or transported in a standardized, large, reusable metal box (a container) for efficient handling, especially on ships, trains, and trucks.

(present participle of contain) to have something inside or as a part of itself.

The act of keeping something under control or within limits.

a substance that makes something dirty, polluted, or poisonous by being added to it

to make something dirty, polluted, or poisonous by adding a harmful substance.

Made impure or harmful by the addition of a dangerous or unwanted substance.

(present participle) making something impure or harmful by adding a poisonous or polluting substance.

The process of making something dirty or poisonous, or the state of containing unwanted or harmful substances.

To treat or regard with contempt; to despise or scorn.

To think about something deeply and for a long time.

Past tense and past participle of 'contemplate'. To think about something deeply and for a long time.

The action of thinking deeply about something.

thinking quietly and seriously about something

In a way that involves deep, serious, and quiet thought.

the state or quality of being contemporary; existence or occurrence in the same period of time.

existing or occurring in the same period of time.

At the same time; simultaneously.

belonging to the same time or period

Art produced in the present period, typically referring to works created from the late 20th century to the present day.

The feeling that someone or something is worthless or beneath consideration; scorn.

deserving to be treated with contempt; despicable.

showing or feeling a deep lack of respect for someone or something; scornful.

in a way that shows a strong feeling of dislike and a lack of respect for someone or something considered worthless

to struggle or compete with difficulties or an opponent

a person or group that competes with others to achieve something, such as winning a title or prize.

(present participle) Struggling or competing with others to achieve something.

In a state of peaceful happiness or satisfaction.

A specific subject or field of knowledge within a curriculum or a larger domain of study.

Using the subject matter or information contained within something as the main basis for selection, classification, or recommendation.

Lacking substantive or meaningful content; devoid of significant ideas, information, or value.

Focusing on or emphasizing the substance, material, or information being presented, rather than the style, presentation, or surrounding context.

Feeling or showing satisfaction with one's possessions, status, or situation; happy and at ease.

In a way that shows you are happy or satisfied.

Heated disagreement or argument.

Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.

The quality or state of being likely to cause argument or disagreement.

Lacking substance, meaning, or ideas; empty or devoid of content.

A state of happiness and satisfaction.

Sharing a common boundary; contiguous.

an italian countess.

An event in which people compete for supremacy in a sport, activity, or particular quality.

Able to be disputed or argued against; not clearly established or certain.

a person who takes part in a contest or competition.

The action or process of disputing or arguing.

Disputed or challenged, especially through formal legal or argumentative procedures.

Taking part in a competition or election in an attempt to win it.

The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood.

Varying according to, or determined by, the specific situation or circumstances in which something occurs.

(of a grammar or language) generating sentences using rules that do not depend on the surrounding context.

(of a system, rule, or behavior) changing or adapting according to the specific situation or information available.

Designed for or applicable to a particular situation, environment, or set of circumstances.

Relating to or determined by the context in which something exists or occurs.

The act or process of considering something in its context; the fact of being considered in context.

Placed in a particular context; considered in relation to the surrounding circumstances or background.

In a way that relates to or depends on the circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea.

The state of being next to or touching something.

Sharing a common border; touching.

The ability to control the bladder and/or bowels.

One of the main continuous expanses of land on the earth's surface (Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Australia, Antarctica).

Extending across or involving an entire continent.

forming or belonging to a continent

Relating to or occurring on a scale that encompasses an entire continent.

a future event or circumstance which is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty.

Subject to chance or dependent on circumstances not yet known.

Happening repeatedly over a period of time, often in a way that is annoying or causes problems.

In a way that happens repeatedly over a period of time, often in a way that is annoying.

The act of continuing or the state of being continued.

the act of continuing something or the state of being continued

to keep happening, existing, or doing something without stopping

Lasting or enduring without interruption.

Still happening or existing; not yet stopped or finished.

A system of long-term medical, social, and personal care provided for individuals, especially the elderly or those with chronic conditions, as their needs change over time.

Organized learning activities for adults, typically following the completion of formal schooling, to update skills or pursue personal interests.

The unbroken and consistent existence or operation of something over a period of time.

an independent bass line, usually played on a keyboard instrument, which continues throughout a piece of baroque music.

Forming an unbroken whole or sequence without interruption.

In a way that happens or exists without stopping or being interrupted.

A continuous sequence in which adjacent elements are not perceptibly different from each other, but the extremes are quite distinct.

to twist or bend something violently into an unnatural shape

twisted or bent out of its normal shape

The act of twisting or bending something into an unnatural shape.

a performer who twists and bends their body into strange and unnatural positions as a form of entertainment.

The outer shape or edge of something, especially when its surface is smooth or its form is curved.

having a smooth, flowing shape or outline, often one that is designed to fit something closely.