cooperative
Translation
cooperative
Examples
He was a very cooperative witness.
He was a very cooperative witness.
This was a cooperative effort by many people.
This was a cooperative effort by many people.
Grammar Patterns
((be)) cooperative to be helpful The students were very cooperative.
a cooperative ((noun)) a joint effort It was a cooperative project.
Similar Words
Synonyms: helpful, collaborative; Antonyms: uncooperative, obstructive
Etymology
From Latin 'co-' (together) + 'operari' (to work). Literally 'working together'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'co-workers operating' a machine together. They must be cooperative.