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- pronunciation:
- kold
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
colder, coldest |
| definition 1: |
When something is cold, it doesn't have much heat. We have to wear a lot of clothes when a room is cold, or if it's cold outside.
The ocean was cold, but we went swimming anyway.It was so cold outside this morning that I could see my breath!- synonyms:
- chilly, cool
- antonyms:
- hot, lukewarm
- similar words:
- arctic, bitter, frigid, icy
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| definition 2: |
When your hands are cold, they have a low temperature.
You had better put your boots on, or your feet will get cold.- synonyms:
- chilly
- antonyms:
- hot, warm
- similar words:
- icy, numb, shivering
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| definition 3: |
When you feel cold, you want to do something to get warmer. You might put on a sweater or cover yourself with a blanket.
It was warm in the room, but my grandma was still cold.- synonyms:
- chilled, chilly
- antonyms:
- hot
- similar words:
- frigid
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| related words: |
chill, cool, crisp, raw, stern, stiff |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
When you go out into the cold, it means that you go out into weather that has a low temperature.
If you're going to be out in the cold all day, you should wear your hat.- synonyms:
- chill
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| definition 2: |
When you have a cold, you are a little sick. You might cough, sneeze, and have a headache. If you have a bad cold, you may have to rest in bed.
I had to stay home on Monday because I had a cold.- synonyms:
- flu, influenza
- similar words:
- bug, chill
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| derivations: |
coldly (adv.), coldness (n.) |
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