Definitions and Examples of hot, warm
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having a high degree of heat; having a temperature that is higher than desirable or comfortable.
Example
The coffee was too hot to drink immediately after it was brewed.
Having a moderate degree of heat; having a temperature that is comfortably high.
Example
She put on a sweater because the room was not warm enough.
Key Differences: hot vs warm
- 1Hot describes a high temperature that is often uncomfortable or undesirable.
- 2Warm describes a temperature that is comfortable and pleasant.
- 3Hypothermal describes a low temperature that is often cold and uncomfortable.
Effective Usage of hot, warm
- 1Weather: Use hot and warm to describe weather conditions.
- 2Food and Drinks: Use hot and warm to describe the temperature of food and drinks.
- 3Body Sensations: Use hot and warm to describe body sensations such as fever or comfort.
- 4Science: Use hypothermal to describe low temperatures in scientific contexts.
Remember this!
The antonyms hot and warm describe high temperatures, while hypothermal describes low temperatures. Use these words to describe weather conditions, food and drinks, body sensations, and scientific contexts.