# cooperate vs cooperative

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### cooperate
*verb · IPA /kəʊˈɒp.ə.ɹeɪt/ · frequency rank #9,723*
To work or act together, especially for a common purpose or benefit.

### cooperative
*adjective · IPA /kuˈɑp.ɹətɪv/ · frequency rank #8,769*
Ready to work with another person or in a team; ready to cooperate.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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