English to English Dictionary

Collocation

A natural combination of words that are closely affiliated with each other.

Colony

A country or area under the full or partial political control of another country and occupied by settlers from that country.

Color slide

A transparent photographic positive on a small strip of film, usually mounted in a rigid frame, intended for projection onto a screen.

Column

An upright, slender pillar, typically cylindrical and made of stone or concrete, supporting a weight or structure.

Come down to earth

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

Commercial district

An area of a city or town where most of the businesses, offices, shops, and financial institutions are concentrated.

Commission

An instruction, command, or duty given to a person or group of people.

Commute

To travel some distance between one's home and place of work on a regular basis.

Compel

To force or oblige someone to do something.

Compensate

To make up for something unwelcome or unpleasant by exerting an opposite force or effect.

Compensation

Something, typically money, awarded to someone as a recompense for loss, injury, or suffering.

Competent

Having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.