"Cobuild" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Cobuild is an abbreviation for "Collins Birmingham University International Language Database", a corpus of English texts used to create language teaching materials and dictionaries. The Cobuild Corpus is a large database of English texts, consisting of millions of words, which are used to study and analyze the language. The corpus is used to identify common language patterns, collocations, and grammar usage, and to develop language learning resources, such as dictionaries, grammar books, and language courses.
Collocation Examples for "Cobuild"
Coble is a noun that refers to a small, flat-bottomed boat traditionally used for fishing, especially in the British Isles. It is also the name of a type of sailing boat with a flat bottom and a broad beam, originating from the British Isles.
Coburn is a surname of English origin. It is derived from the Old English words "cub" meaning "curved" and "burn" meaning "stream" or "brook". It is thought to have originally referred to someone who lived near a curved or winding stream.<br><br>It can also be used as a given name, derived from the Latin name "Cuthbert", which means "bright and famous".
Cobwebs are a mass of thin, cord-like threads spun by spiders to catch flies and other insects. They are often found in quiet, undisturbed areas such as corners of rooms, attics, or under eaves of old buildings. Cobwebs are typically shiny, sticky, and fragile, and they can be seen as a sign of an old, neglected building or a place where spiders are prevalent. The phrase "cobwebs" can also be used metaphorically to describe something that is neglected, out of date, or going to waste.