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- comenius/kəˈmiːnɪəs/A proper noun referring to the 17th-century Czech philosopher, pedagogue, and theologian, Jan Amos Komenský (known in Latin as Johannes Amos Comenius), a pioneer of modern educational theory.nounLow
- comer/ˈkʌmə(r)/A person who is arriving somewhere, often with an implication of potential or participation, especially in newer or competitive contexts.nounC1
- comes/kʌmz/Third person singular present tense of the verb 'come': to move or travel towards or into a place thought of as near or familiar to the speaker or listener.nounA1
- comestible/kəˈmɛstɪb(ə)l/An item of food.adjectivenounC2
- comet/ˈkɒmɪt/A celestial body consisting of a nucleus of ice and dust and, when near the sun, a 'tail' of gas and dust particles pointing away from the sun.nounC1
- cometh/ˈkʌm.ɪθ/An archaic verb form meaning 'comes' or 'is coming', used for the third person singular present indicative.verbVery Low
- comeuppance/ˌkʌmˈʌp.əns/A punishment or bad outcome that someone deserves because of their bad behavior or actions, especially an arrogant person being humbled.nounC1
- comex/ˈkəʊmɛks/A commodity exchange; specifically, a leading global futures market for metals, primarily gold and silver.nounLow
- comfit/ˈkʌmfɪt/A sweet consisting of a nut, seed, or piece of fruit coated in a hard sugar shell.nounC2 (Very Low Frequency)
- comfort/ˈkʌm.fət/A state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint; the easing or alleviation of a person's feelings of grief or distress.nounverbverb-transitiveB1
- comfort animal/ˈkʌmfət ˌænɪml/An animal kept by a person primarily to provide emotional support, companionship, and relief from stress or anxiety.nounLow-to-Mid
- comfort eating/ˈkʌmfət ˌiːtɪŋ/The act of eating food, typically high in calories and with low nutritional value, in response to emotional distress rather than physical hunger.nounC1
- comfort food/ˈkʌm.fət ˌfuːd/Simple, hearty food that provides a sense of well-being, happiness, or nostalgia, often associated with childhood or home.nounHigh
- comfort letter/ˈkʌm.fət ˌlet.ər/A formal letter from an auditor or third party (like a parent company) to a lender or investor, expressing support for a borrower or the viability of a transaction, but which is not a legally binding guarantee.nounC1
- comfort station/ˈkʌmfət ˌsteɪʃ(ə)n/A public toilet facility.nounLow
- comfort stop/ˈkʌm.fət ˌstɒp/A brief pause on a journey for passengers to use restroom facilities.nounB1
- comfort woman/ˈkʌm.fət ˌwʊm.ən/A euphemism for a woman or girl forced into sexual slavery by the Japanese Imperial Army during World War II, primarily in occupied territories.nounC2
- comfort zone/ˈkʌm.fət ˌzəʊn/A situation, activity, or environment where a person feels safe, familiar, and in control, experiencing minimal anxiety or stress.nounCommon
- comfortable/ˈkʌmf.tə.bəl/Providing a state of physical ease and relaxation; free from pain, stress, or constraint.adjectivenounHigh
- comfortableness/ˈkʌm.fə.tə.bəl.nəs/The state or quality of being physically at ease and free from pain or constraint.nounLow
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