B2adjectiveUK spelling: co-operativeworkrelationships
US/koʊˈɑː.pər.ə.tɪv/
UK/kəʊˈɒp.ər.ə.tɪv/
willing to help and work together with other people; also done by people working together
In context
The suspect was cooperative and answered all the questions calmly.
Our neighbors were very cooperative when we planned the street party.
Students work in cooperative groups to solve the science problems together.
Words that go with cooperative
adjective + noun
- cooperative attitudeA cooperative attitude helps the whole team.
- cooperative learningCooperative learning suits shy students.
- cooperative effortThe festival was a cooperative effort by the whole town.
- cooperative spiritA cooperative spirit made the project run smoothly.
adverb + adjective
- highly cooperativeThe witness was highly cooperative with the police.
adjective + preposition
- cooperative withThe company was cooperative with the investigators.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He is cooperative to the police.Correct: He is cooperative with the police.