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colossus

/kəˈlɒs.əs/

[noun] A statue of gigantic size and proportions; by extension, anything of immense size, importance, or influence.

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coloured

/ˈkʌl.əd/ [coloured]

[adjective] Having color or hues, as opposed to being black, white, or colorless.

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column

/ˈkɒl.əm/ [column]

[noun] An upright pillar, typically cylindrical and made of stone or concrete, supporting an entablature, arch, or other structure.

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combat

/ˈkɒmbæt/ (noun), /kəmˈbæt/ (verb) [combat]

[noun] A fight or struggle between two or more people or groups, especially in a war or conflict.

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combatant

/ˈkɒm.bə.tənt/ [combatant]

[noun] A person, group, or nation that is engaged in a fight, conflict, or war.

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come from

/kʌm frəm/ [come from]

[verb] To have as one's place of birth, residence, or ancestral origin.

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comic effect

/ˈkɒm.ɪk ɪˈfekt/ [comic effect]

[noun] The result or impression produced by a performance, piece of writing, or action that is intended to be humorous or amusing.

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comment

/ˈkɒm.ɛnt/ [comment]

[noun] A verbal or written remark expressing an opinion, reaction, or explanation.

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commercial

/kəˈmɜːr.ʃəl/ [commercial]

[adjective] Concerned with or engaged in commerce; intended to make a profit rather than for artistic or other purposes.

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committer

/kəˈmɪtər/ [committer]

[noun] A person who has permission and authorization to make commits (apply code changes) to a software project's version control repository.

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common

/ˈkɒmən/ [common]

[adjective] Occurring, found, or done often; prevalent.

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common mullein

/ˈkɒm.ən ˈmʌl.ɪn/ [common mullein]

[noun] A tall biennial plant (Verbascum thapsus) of the figwort family, featuring a rosette of large, velvety leaves and a dense spike of yellow flowers, widely naturalized in North America as a weed.

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commoners

/ˈkɒm.ən.ərz/ [commoners]

[noun] Ordinary people in a society, especially those who are not members of the nobility or the aristocracy.

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commonplace

/ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/ [commonplace]

[adjective] Lacking distinction or originality; ordinary, usual, or unremarkable.

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commonwealth

/ˈkɒm.ən.welθ/ [commonwealth]

[noun] The general good or welfare of the public.

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companion

/kəmˈpæn.jən/ [companion]

[noun] A person or animal with whom one spends a lot of time or travels with.

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companion animals

/kəmˈpæn.jən ˈæn.ɪ.məlz/ [companion animals]

[noun] Animals kept primarily for company, entertainment, psychological benefit, or emotional connection with humans rather than for working, laboratory testing, or agricultural production.

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companion stray

/kəmˈpænjən streɪ/ [kəmˈpænjən streɪ]

[noun] A homeless or free-roaming animal that maintains a consistent, friendly, and dependent relationship with a specific person or neighborhood, often receiving care without being officially adopted.

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