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Words that start with com for vocabulary practice

This list features words that start with com, ranging from everyday words like common and comfort to more advanced words like comprehend and compassion. It suits spelling practice, vocabulary warm-ups, and learners who want to notice patterns among words that share the same starting letters.

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Words that start with com for vocabulary practice

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commonadjectiveOccurring often or found in large numbers; not rare or unusual.Rain is common in this region during the autumn months.
comfortnounA state of physical ease and freedom from pain or hardship, or relief from grief and distress.After the long hike, the comfort of a warm bed felt better than anything else.
completeadjectiveHaving all necessary parts; not lacking anything, or having been finished entirely.The puzzle isn't complete; we're missing at least three pieces.
compareverbTo examine things to find similarities, differences, or both.Compare the prices before choosing a ticket.
composeverbTo create a piece of music, writing, or art by putting parts together thoughtfully.She composed a short symphony for her final project at the conservatory.
computeverbTo calculate or determine something, especially using mathematics or a computer.The software can compute the total cost of the order in a fraction of a second.
computernounAn electronic device that processes data and performs tasks according to programmed instructions.She bought a new computer to handle the demanding video editing software.
combineverbTo join or merge two or more things to form a single unit or mixture.Combine the flour and sugar before adding the melted butter.
commentnounA remark expressing an opinion or reaction, especially about something specific.She made a brief comment about the weather before starting the meeting.
commandnounAn authoritative order given to make someone do something, or the authority to give such orders.The captain gave the command to abandon ship as water flooded the deck.
commitverbTo pledge or bind oneself to a course of action, or to carry out a wrongful or criminal act.She committed to finishing the marathon despite the pain in her knee.
commuteverbTo travel regularly between one's home and workplace, especially over some distance.She commutes an hour each way by train to her office in the city.
companynounA commercial business, or the state of being with other people for companionship.She started her own company after years of working for others.
compactadjectiveSmall and neatly arranged, taking up little space compared to what it contains.The compact car was easy to park in the crowded city streets.
complexadjectiveHaving many connected parts or details that can be difficult to understand.The map shows a complex network of underground passages.
complainverbTo express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something.Guests complained to the manager about the noise from the construction next door.
compressverbTo press or squeeze something into a smaller space, or to reduce a file's size.The technician compressed the video file so it would upload more quickly.
compriseverbTo consist of or be made up of a specified number of parts or elements.The committee comprises twelve members from different departments.
complyverbTo act in accordance with a rule, request, or command.All employees must comply with the new safety regulations by next month.
comradenounA close companion or colleague, especially one shared in difficulty, struggle, or a common cause.The soldiers relied on each other as comrades throughout the long campaign.
comedynounEntertainment, especially a play, film, or performance, intended to amuse and make an audience laugh.The theater's spring season includes a lighthearted comedy about mistaken identity.
cometnounA celestial body of ice and dust that orbits the sun and develops a glowing tail when near it.Astronomers tracked the comet for months before it became visible to the naked eye.
commanounA punctuation mark (,) used to separate items in a list, clauses, or parts of a sentence for clarity.Add a comma after the introductory phrase at the start of the sentence.
combatnounFighting between armed forces, or, more broadly, an active struggle against something harmful.The veteran rarely spoke about what he had witnessed in combat overseas.
comediannounA person who performs comedy professionally, especially by telling jokes or acting in humorous roles.The comedian had the whole audience laughing within the first minute.
comprehendverbTo understand something fully, including its meaning, nature, or implications.It took several readings before I could comprehend the dense legal document.
compassionnounA deep feeling of sympathy for someone's suffering, combined with a desire to help.The nurse treated every patient with remarkable compassion and gentle patience.
competentadjectiveHaving the necessary skill, knowledge, or ability to do something successfully.The new hire proved to be a competent programmer within her first few weeks.
competitionnounAn event or situation in which people or organizations compete against each other for a prize or goal.Hundreds of runners entered the competition hoping to qualify for the national finals.
componentnounOne of several parts that together make up a whole, especially within a machine or system.Engineers replaced a faulty component in the engine before the car would start again.

Why do so many words start with com?

Many words that start with com come from the Latin prefix com-, meaning with or together, as seen in combine, compose, and compress. Other words, like comfort, comedy, and comet, simply begin with these letters without carrying that meaning. Noticing the difference helps learners see which com words are true prefix words and which are not.

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What are some common words that start with com?

Everyday com words include common, comfort, complete, compare, and company, which are useful for spelling and reading practice.