Definitions
- Describing a very cold temperature that can cause discomfort or harm to humans or animals. - Referring to the process of turning a liquid into a solid by lowering its temperature. - Talking about a state of being extremely cold or chilled, often due to exposure to cold weather or water.
- Describing a surface covered with ice or having a layer of ice on top. - Referring to a very cold temperature that can cause ice to form. - Talking about a state of being slippery or dangerous due to the presence of ice.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe cold temperatures.
- 2Both words can be used to describe weather conditions.
- 3Both words can be used to describe surfaces covered with ice.
- 4Both words can be used to describe a state of being cold or chilled.
What is the difference?
- 1Form: Freezing is an adjective or present participle verb, while icy is only an adjective.
- 2Intensity: Freezing implies a more extreme cold temperature than icy.
- 3Usage: Freezing is more commonly used to describe temperature, while icy is more commonly used to describe surfaces covered with ice.
- 4Connotation: Freezing can imply discomfort or harm, while icy can imply danger or slipperiness.
- 5Metaphor: Freezing can be used metaphorically to describe emotional states, while icy is less commonly used in this way.
Remember this!
Freezing and icy are both words used to describe cold temperatures and surfaces covered with ice. However, freezing is typically used to describe temperature and a state of being extremely cold or chilled, while icy is more commonly used to describe surfaces covered with ice and a state of being slippery or dangerous.
