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The cooperative group shared materials fairly.
What does Cooperative mean?
Willing to work with others to reach a shared goal.
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Willing to work with others to reach a shared goal.
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A cooperative player helps teammates succeed.
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Cooperative work is easier when people listen and take turns.
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What does cooperative mean?
Cooperative means willing to work with others to reach a shared goal.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to cooperative?
Collaborative is close in meaning to cooperative in this context.
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Uncooperative gives a useful opposite or contrast to cooperative.
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koh · op · er · uh · tiv · strongest beat: op
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WordCooperative.
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MeaningCooperative means Willing to work with others to reach a shared goal.
ExampleExample: The cooperative group shared materials fairly.
Word breakdown
5 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- koh · op · er · uh · tiv
- Strongest beat
- op
- Ending
- tiv
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on op.
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Synonyms
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collaborativeA similar word or phrase for cooperative in this meaning.
helpfulA similar word or phrase for cooperative in this meaning.
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uncooperativeA useful contrast to cooperative in this meaning.
selfishA useful contrast to cooperative in this meaning.
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