Definitions and Examples of warm, hot
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having or giving off a moderate degree of heat; slightly hot.
Example
The sun was shining, and the air was warm, making it perfect for a picnic.
Having a high degree of heat or a high temperature.
Example
The coffee was too hot to drink, so she waited for it to cool down.
Key Differences: warm vs hot
- 1Warm is a general term that describes a comfortable or pleasant feeling of heat.
- 2Hot is a more specific term that describes a high degree of heat or temperature.
Effective Usage of warm, hot
- 1Weather: Use warm and hot to describe the temperature of the weather.
- 2Food and Drinks: Use hot to describe food or drinks that are heated to a high temperature.
- 3Emotions: Use warm to describe feelings of affection or friendliness towards someone.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Warm conveys a comfortable or pleasant feeling of heat, while hot refers to a high degree of heat or temperature. Use these words to describe weather, food and drinks, and emotions.