Definitions
- Describing a temperature that is slightly below room temperature. - Referring to something that is trendy, fashionable, or impressive. - Talking about a calm and composed attitude or behavior.
- Describing a temperature that is significantly below room temperature. - Referring to something that is unfriendly, unemotional, or distant. - Talking about an illness or physical sensation characterized by shivering, runny nose, and fever.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a temperature that is lower than normal.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a physical sensation.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a person's attitude or behavior.
What is the difference?
- 1Temperature: Cool refers to a temperature that is slightly lower than normal, while cold refers to a temperature that is significantly lower than normal.
- 2Intensity: Cold is more intense and severe than cool.
- 3Connotation: Cool has positive connotations, while cold has negative connotations.
- 4Physical sensation: Cool can be refreshing and pleasant, while cold can be uncomfortable and unpleasant.
- 5Attitude: Cool suggests a calm and composed attitude, while cold suggests an unfriendly and unemotional attitude.
Remember this!
Cool and cold are both words that describe a lower than normal temperature, physical sensations, and attitudes. However, cool refers to a temperature that is slightly lower than normal and has positive connotations, while cold refers to a temperature that is significantly lower than normal and has negative connotations. Additionally, cool suggests a calm and composed attitude, while cold suggests an unfriendly and unemotional attitude.
