cobweb
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈkɒb.wɛb/
KK: /ˈkɑbˌwɛb/
noun
Definition
A web made by a spider, often found in corners or dark places, used to catch insects.
Example
The old barn was filled with cobwebs in every corner.
Conversation
I found a huge cobweb in the corner of my room yesterday.
Ew, that's kind of gross! Did you clean it up?
Yeah, but it made me think about how many spiders are around.
I know right? It's like we live in a little cobweb city sometimes.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
web
net
mesh
Antonyms
clarity
order
simplicity
transitive verb
Definition
A fine, thin web made by a spider, often found in corners or old buildings.
Example
The old attic was filled with cobwebs, making it look abandoned.
Tense Forms
Past: cobwebbed
Past Participle: cobwebbed
Conversation
I went into the old attic today and found it completely cobwebbed.
Wow, that sounds spooky! Did you explore it?
Not really, I just couldn't stand the thought of all those cobwebs everywhere.
Root Explanation
Cobweb is formed from "cob" (from Old English *cobba*, meaning spider) and "web" (from Old English *webb*, meaning woven fabric or structure). The word refers to a web made by a spider, emphasizing the connection between the spider and its woven creation.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'spider' ('cob') creating a 'woven fabric' ('web') — that's how you remember that a cobweb is a spider's web.
Visually Confused Words
becobweb