― *Childish* (foolish) : He is *childish* in his ways.
*Childlike* (like a child, innocent, simple) : Everyone likes his *
childlike* simplicity.
― *Cold* (opposite of hot): It is very cold now-a-days.
*Cool* (slightly cold, but pleasant and refreshing) :
The guests were served with a *cool* drink.
It is *cool* in the shade.
―* Compare to, compare with* : A thing is compared *with* another when we
want to note both resemblances and differences. If we compare one thing *to
*another, we try to show that one thing is like the other.
We compare similar things *with* one another.
We compare a thing *to* another dissimilar thing.
― *Comprehensible *(capable of being understood)* *: His speech was not at
all *comprehensible*.
*Comprehensive *(including much or all) : A *comprehensive* scheme has
been prepared by the government.
― *Contented *(not wishing for more): He leads a *contented *life.
*Satisfied* (all expectations fulfilled) : I am quite *satisfied *with
you work.
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