Cold

Having a low temperature; feeling or showing the sensation of cold, Lacking affection or warmth; unfriendly or distant in manner, Causing discomfort or unhappiness; unpleasant or unfeeling

Cold - Meanings

Having a low temperature; feeling or showing the sensation of cold

Example: She wore a thick coat because it was cold outside.

Usage: informalContext: daily life, weather

Note: Commonly used to describe temperature or weather conditions.

Lacking affection or warmth; unfriendly or distant in manner

Example: His cold response to her greeting made her feel unwelcome.

Usage: formalContext: social interactions, relationships

Note: Used to describe emotional distance or lack of warmth in behavior.

Causing discomfort or unhappiness; unpleasant or unfeeling

Example: Her words had a cold impact on his self-esteem.

Usage: formalContext: emotional situations, feedback

Note: Can refer to words or actions that are harsh, unkind, or lacking empathy.

Cold's synonyms

chilly

Chilly means moderately cold, giving a sensation of coldness.

Example: I need to wear a jacket outside because it's chilly.

Note: Chilly implies a slighter degree of coldness compared to 'cold.'

cool

Cool refers to a moderate degree of coldness, often pleasant and refreshing.

Example: The weather is cool today, perfect for a walk.

Note: Cool can imply a more comfortable or enjoyable type of coldness compared to 'cold.'

frigid

Frigid means extremely cold, icy, or bitter.

Example: The wind made the evening feel frigid.

Note: Frigid conveys a sense of intense and harsh coldness, often associated with extreme weather conditions.

icy

Icy describes something covered or filled with ice, or extremely cold.

Example: The road was icy after the snowstorm.

Note: Icy specifically refers to the presence of ice or a very cold temperature that can cause ice to form.

frosty

Frosty means extremely cold with a thin layer of ice crystals.

Example: The morning was frosty, with a layer of frost on the grass.

Note: Frosty often implies a coldness that is associated with frost or freezing temperatures.

Cold expressions, common phrases

Catch a cold

To become ill with a cold virus, typically resulting in symptoms like a runny nose and sore throat.

Example: I think I'm starting to catch a cold because my throat feels scratchy.

Note: The phrase focuses on the act of contracting an illness rather than just the physical sensation of being cold.

Cold shoulder

To deliberately ignore or treat someone in a distant or unfriendly manner.

Example: After the argument, she gave him the cold shoulder for days.

Note: The phrase refers to an emotional response rather than a physical temperature.

Cold feet

To feel nervous or hesitant about a planned course of action.

Example: He got cold feet on his wedding day and almost didn't show up.

Note: The phrase describes a feeling of fear or apprehension rather than an actual sensation of being physically cold.

Cold turkey

To quit a habit abruptly and completely without any gradual reduction.

Example: She decided to quit smoking cold turkey and hasn't had a cigarette since.

Note: The phrase refers to a sudden and complete cessation of something, not to the actual temperature of turkey meat.

Out cold

Unconscious or deeply asleep, often as a result of a physical blow or exhaustion.

Example: He was knocked out cold by the punch to his jaw.

Note: The phrase emphasizes a state of unconsciousness or deep sleep rather than just feeling physically cold.

Cold everyday (slang) expressions

Chill

To relax or hang out in a calm and leisurely manner.

Example: Let's just chill at home tonight.

Note: It conveys a more casual and laid-back vibe compared to the word 'cold.'

Icebox

A refrigerator or a box used for storing cold items.

Example: Could you grab me a drink from the icebox?

Note: It refers specifically to a container for keeping things cold.

Stone cold

Completely devoid of emotion or feeling.

Example: He's just sitting there, stone cold, not reacting at all.

Note: It intensifies the sense of coldness to convey a lack of warmth or emotion.

Nippy

Somewhat cold or chilly, often in reference to the weather.

Example: It's a bit nippy outside; don't forget your jacket.

Note: It suggests a mild or slightly cold temperature.

Freeze out

To intentionally exclude or ostracize someone.

Example: They decided to freeze him out of the group after the argument.

Note: It carries the idea of creating a cold and unwelcoming atmosphere towards someone.

Cold snap

A sudden brief period of cold weather.

Example: There's a cold snap coming next week, so be prepared.

Note: It describes a sudden and short-lived period of cold temperatures.

Cold - Examples

The water in the lake is too cold to swim in.

I always wear a jacket when it's cold outside.

The cold wind made my hands numb.

Cold grammar

Cold - Adjective (Adjective) / Adjective (Adjective)

Lemma: cold

Conjugations

Adjective, comparative (Adjective, comparative): colder

Adjective, superlative (Adjective, superlative): coldest

Adjective (Adjective): cold

Adverb (Adverb): cold

Noun, plural (Noun, plural): colds, cold

Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): cold

Syllables, Separation and Stress

cold Contains 1 syllables: cold

Phonetic transcription: ˈkōld

cold , ˈkōld (The red syllable is stressed)

Cold - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

cold: ~ 2400 (Very common).

This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

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