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Stay calm, cool and collected! Within the 26 letters of the English alphabet, there are some letters that are used more than others. While you could expect to find most of your vowels at the top of the list, it's not surprising that "X" and "Z" fall at the bottom. The letter "C" falls right in the middle of the most used letters, but even without the top spot, you can expect that there are thousands upon thousands of words that begin with the letter. When given a word, can you pick the correct "C" synonym?
Samuel Morse is credited with the creation of Morse code. In order to figure out the most effective way to do this, he researched and made a chart of the most frequently used letters in the English alphabet. "E" came in first, with "T" a close second. They were followed by "A," "I," "N," "O" and "S." In this chart, "C" came in 13th. While you might be wondering how "C" could fall behind letters like "H," Morse's list was just for the frequency of letters, not for coming at the beginning of a word.Â
You could probably name dozens of "C" words off the top of your head, but can you think of them as synonyms? There's only one way to find out!
Synonym for: Self-satisfied
Capsize
Complacent
The definition of "complacent" is "showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself." A few synonyms would be smug, self-satisfied or conceited.
Cauldron
Compendium
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Synonym for: Massive
Chasm
Cryptic
Confound
Colossal
The definition for "colossal" is "extremely large." Some other synonyms could be huge, enormous or gigantic.
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Synonym for: Protect
Conserve
The definition of "conserve" is "prevent the wasteful or harmful overuse of." Some additional synonyms would be protect, preserve or save.
Consecrate
Caprice
Centurion
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Synonym for: Stabilize
Constituency
Consolidate
The definition of "consolidate" is to "make something physically stronger or more solid." Some additional synonyms would be strengthen, secure or reinforce.
Clime
Culmination
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Synonym for: Solace
Collate
Curb
Compassion
Consolation
The definition of "consolation" is "comfort received by a person after a loss or disappointment." Some synonyms for consolation are comfort, sympathy, commiseration and empathy.
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Synonym for: Abrasive
Credential
Corroborate
Caustic
The definition of "caustic" is either "able to burn or corrode organic tissue by chemical action" or "sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way." Some synonyms to the word would be corrosive, abrasive, derisive and sardonic.
Commemorate
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Synonym for: Remorseful
Chuckle
Cite
Caliber
Contrite
The definition of "contrite" is "feeling or expressive remorse or penitence." Some synonyms are repentant, regretful and apologetic.
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Synonym for: Outspoken
Concatenate
Camp
Candid
The definition of "candid" is "truthful and straightforward." Some other synonyms are forthright, blunt and sincere.
Cupidity
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Synonym for: Astonish
Concord
Confound
The definition of "confound" is to "cause surprise or confusion, especially by acting against their expectations." Some other synonyms would be amaze, dumbfound and surprise.
Conservatory
Contingency
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Synonym for: Self-control
Composure
The definition of "composure" is "the state or feeling of being calm and in control of oneself."
Champion
Connotation
Clout
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Synonym for: End
Confidant
Corpulent
Cease
The definition of "cease" is "bring or come to an end." Some other synonyms are halt, stop and terminate.
Cynic
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Synonym for: Immature
Coroner
Char
Chalice
Callow
The definition of callow is "inexperienced and immature." Some other synonyms are unsophisticated, adolescent and raw.
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Synonym for: Mercy
Colloquial
Clemency
The definition of "clemency" is"mercy, lenience." Some other synonyms are leniency or indulgence.
Cataract
Centripetal
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Synonym for: Cooperation
Categorical
Cerebral
Conformity
The definition of "conformity" is "acting according to certain accepted standards." Some synonyms are cooperation, compliance and agreement.
Coeval
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Synonym for: Relief
Connoisseur
Circumvent
Conjure
Catharsis
The definition of "catharsis" is "the process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from." Another synonym would be release.
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Synonym for: Persistent
Chronic
The definition of "chronic" is "persisting for a long time or constantly recurring." Often used with illnesses or behavior, some synonyms are constant, unending and habitual.
Convention
Cunning
Condolence
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Synonym for: Simultaneous
Cede
Concurrent
The definition of "concurrent" is "existing, happening or done at the same time." Other synonyms are coincident or parallel.
Conifer
Caption
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Synonym for: Irritation
Chagrin
The definition of "chagrin" is "distress or embarrassment at having failed or having been humiliated." Some other synonyms are annoyance, exasperation or displeasure.
Compile
Cursory
Controvert
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Synonym for: Group
Chaotic
Charlatan
Clique
The definition of "clique" is "a small group of people, with shared interest, who spend time together and do not readily allow others to join them." Some other synonyms would be in-crowd, circle or coterie.
Crux
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Synonym for: Start
Conundrum
Crone
Comeuppance
Commence
The definition of "commence" is "to begin or start." These are also the most common synonyms associated with the word.
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Synonym for: Imprison
Crevice
Confine
The definition for "confine" is "to keep or restrict someone or something within certain limits." Some other synonyms would be enclose, incarcerate, impound or trap.
Concede
Commune
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Synonym for: Junction
Cordial
Confluence
The definition of "confluence" is "the junction of two rivers" or "an act or process of merging." Some synonyms would be convergence or meeting.
Cloister
Caste
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Synonym for: Regard
Contemplate
The definition of "contemplate" is "to look thoughtfully for a long time at." Some other synonyms are examine, view and observe.
Criteria
Compromise
Circumscribe
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Synonym for: Pollute
Cipher
condone
Contaminate
The definition of "contaminate" is "to make impure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance." Some synonyms of contaminate are adulterate, defile and taint.
Coincidence
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Synonym for: Accept
Creed
Comprise
Curtail
Condone
The definition of "condone" is "accept or allow to continue." Some synonyms are disregard and overlook.
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Synonym for: Agreement
Caustic
Console
Consensus
The definition of "consensus" is "general agreement." Some other synonyms might be harmony or accord.
Cubicle
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Synonym for: Vain
Conceited
The definition of "conceited" is "extremely proud of oneself." Some other synonyms are narcissistic and self-centered.
Craft
Cavalcade
Condole
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Synonym for: Charm
Connivance
Ceremonious
Charisma
The definition for "charisma" is "compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others." Some other synonyms are presence and personality.
Collateral
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Synonym for: Force
Concordat
Contortions
Chaperone
Coercion
The definition of "coercion" is "the practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats." Some other synonyms are compulsion, duress and oppression.
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Synonym for: Circuluar
Codicil
Concentric
The definition of "concentric" is "having a common center."
Continence
Chafe
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Synonym for: Brief
Conclave
Chorus
Craven
Concise
The definition of "concise" is "giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words." Some other synonyms are pithy, succinct and incisive.
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Synonym for: Accord
Capillary
Concord
The definition of "concord" is "agreement or harmony between people or groups." Some other synonyms are agreement, harmony and unity.
Cower
Compliant
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Synonym for: Inferno
Crochet
Cleave
Convene
Conflagration
The definition of "conflagration" is "an extensive fire that destroys a great deal of land or property." Some other synonyms are blaze, flames and firestorm.
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Synonym for: Reimbursement
Curator
Coagulate
Compensation
The definition of "compensation" is "something, typically money, awarded to someone as a recompense for loss, injury or suffering." Some other synonyms are repayment and recompense.
Conjecture
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Synonym for: Conversational
Congenial
Colloquial
The definition of "colloquial" is "(of language) used in ordinary or familiar conversation." Another synonym would be informal.
Caucus
Conversant
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