Definition

Willing to work together with others to achieve a common goal or purpose.

Example

The team was very cooperative during the project, helping each other to meet the deadline.

Conversation

I really appreciate how cooperative everyone was during the project.

Yeah, it made things so much easier for us all.

I think when people are cooperative, the results are always better.

Absolutely! It shows that teamwork really pays off.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A type of business or organization that is owned and run by the people who use its services, working together for mutual benefit.

Example

The local farmers formed a cooperative to sell their produce directly to consumers.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about joining a cooperative for local farmers?

I haven't, but it sounds interesting! What do they do?

They help each other with resources and share profits, which is pretty cool.

Root Explanation

Cooperative → It is formed from "co-" (meaning together) and "operari" (meaning to work). The word describes the act of working together towards a common goal.

Memory Tip

Think of people 'working together' ('co-') to achieve something — that's what cooperative means.

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