Definitions and Examples of cold, cool, freezing
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having a low temperature; not warm or hot.
Example
The water in the lake was cold even in the summer.
Moderately cold; neither warm nor very cold.
Example
The breeze felt cool on her face after a long walk in the sun.
Extremely cold; below the freezing point of water.
Example
The wind made it feel like it was freezing outside, even though it was only autumn.
Key Differences: cold vs cool vs freezing
- 1Cold is a general term that describes a low temperature.
- 2Cool is a more moderate term that describes a temperature that is neither warm nor very cold.
- 3Freezing is an extreme term that describes a temperature below the freezing point of water.
Effective Usage of cold, cool, freezing
- 1Weather Reports: Use these antonyms to describe weather conditions accurately.
- 2Food and Drinks: Use these antonyms to describe the temperature of food and drinks.
- 3Feelings and Emotions: Use these antonyms to describe how you feel about something or someone.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of calescent are cold, cool, and freezing. Use these words to describe weather conditions, food and drinks, and feelings and emotions accurately.
