English to English Dictionary

/ˌsiːˈɛf/ [see-ef]

[adverb] Used in writing to direct the reader to look at another passage or source for comparison or contrast.

/ˈkæb.ɪdʒ.hɛd/ [cabbagehead]

[noun] A foolish, stupid, or dull-witted person.

/ˈkeɪ.bəl/ [cable]

[noun] A thick rope or wire of metal, typically used for supporting bridges or heavy loads, or for transmitting electricity and television signals.

/ˌkæb.ri.əˈleɪ/ [cabriolet]

[noun] A car with a folding or retractable roof; a convertible.

/ˈkæd.ɪʃ.nəs/ [caddishness]

[noun] Behavior that is ungentlemanly, dishonorable, rude, or inconsiderate, especially toward women.

/ˈkeɪ.sɒn dɪˌziːz/ [caisson disease]

[noun] A condition caused by the formation of nitrogen bubbles in the blood and tissues due to a rapid decrease in atmospheric pressure, typically affecting divers or compressed-air workers.

/kəˈlæm.ɪ.ti/ [calamity]

[noun] An event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster.

/ˈkælkjʊleɪt ðə pəˈsɛntɪdʒ ɒv ˈθɜːti fɔːr ɪn ˈfɔːti/

[idiom] A mathematical instruction to find what portion 34 represents out of a total of 40, expressed as a fraction of 100, which evaluates to exactly 85%.

/ˌkælkjʊˈleɪʃən/ [calculation]

[noun] The mathematical process of determining the value, amount, or result of something.

/ˌkælkjʊˈleɪʃən ˈɛrər/ [calculation error]

[noun] A mistake made in the process of mathematical computation or data processing.

/ˈkæl.kjə.leɪ.tər/ [calculator]

[noun] A small electronic or mechanical device used for performing mathematical calculations.

/kɔːl/ [call]

[verb] To cry out or shout in order to attract attention.

/kɔːld/ [called]

[verb] To give a name to someone or something, or to refer to them by a particular name.

/ˈkɔː.lər/ [caller]

[noun] A person who makes a telephone call.

/kəˈlɪɡ.rə.fər/ [calligrapher]

[noun] A person who practices the art of beautiful or decorative handwriting, often using specialized pens or brushes.

/ˈkɑːm.ər/ [calmer]

[adjective] Comparative form of calm: more peaceful, quiet, or free from agitation, excitement, or strong emotion.

/ˌkæməˈrɑːdəri/ [camaraderie]

[noun] Mutual trust, friendship, and sociability among people who spend a lot of time together.

/kəˈmoʊteɪ/ [ka-mo-te]

[noun] A sweet potato, specifically the edible starchy tuberous root of the morning glory family, often used in various culinary dishes.