Definitions and Examples of shivering, freezing
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To tremble or shake uncontrollably due to cold or fear.
Example
She was shivering in the cold wind and wished she had brought a jacket.
Extremely cold; below the freezing point of water.
Example
The freezing temperatures made it difficult to go outside without proper clothing.
Key Differences: shivering vs freezing
- 1Shivering is a physical reaction to cold or fear, while basking is a physical reaction to warmth or pleasure.
- 2Freezing is a state of extreme coldness, while basking is a state of warmth and comfort.
Effective Usage of shivering, freezing
- 1Weather Conditions: Use shivering and freezing to describe cold weather conditions.
- 2Physical Sensations: Use shivering to describe a physical reaction to cold or fear.
- 3Comfort: Use basking to describe a state of warmth and comfort.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of basking are shivering and freezing. Use shivering to describe a physical reaction to cold or fear, freezing to describe extreme coldness, and basking to describe a state of warmth and comfort.
