Synonyms for

C

Verb / si: / Another word for c — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

C is the third letter of the English alphabet. It is a consonant.

Synonyms & similar words

cytosine speedoflight atomicnumber hundred lightspeed coulomb degreecentigrade c deoxycytidinemonophosphate ascorbicacid nosecandy coke onehundred onec degreecelsius carbon century blow vitaminc snow amperesecond Cee cee C-note century hundred Celsius centigrade centum hundred

Common collocations

  • letter c
  • see c
  • grade c
  • c plus
  • c minus
  • c sharp
  • c major

Word family

noun c

Usage note

The letter 'c' is the third letter of the English alphabet. It is also used to denote musical notes, grades, and programming languages.

Example sentences

  1. The word 'cat' starts with the letter c.
  2. My name starts with the letter c.
  3. I drew a picture of a cloud and colored it blue with a c-rayon.
  4. The speed of light is approximately 299,792,458 meters per second, which is written as 3.00 x 10^8 m/s or 3.00 x 10^8 m/s^2, where c is the symbol for the speed of light.
  5. I can't believe I got a C on my test.

Quotes

  • "C'est la vie." - French proverb
  • "Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees." - John Muir
  • "Children are the world's most valuable resource and its best hope for the future." - John F. Kennedy

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