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Definition co- in American English

co- prefix

prefix
/koʊ/
1

together: used with some nouns, verbs, and adjectives

Example

coeducation (=the education of boys and girls together)

Example

cohabiting couples (=people living together without being married)

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2

sharing a job or responsibility: used with some nouns, verbs, and adjectives

Example

her co-star (=another main actor taking part with her in the film)

Example

my codriver (=someone who drives so that I can rest)

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Definition co- in American English