Definitions
- Describing something that has been turned into ice by freezing. - Referring to food that has been stored in a freezer and is solidly frozen. - Talking about a person or animal that is immobile due to extreme cold temperatures.
- Describing something that has been cooled but not frozen. - Referring to food or drinks that have been stored in a refrigerator and are cold but not frozen. - Talking about a person or animal that feels cold but is not immobilized by it.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a decrease in temperature.
- 2Both can be used to describe food or drinks.
- 3Both can be used to describe a person or animal's physical state due to cold temperatures.
What is the difference?
- 1Degree of temperature: Frozen refers to something that has reached a temperature below 0°C and has turned into ice, while chilled refers to something that has been cooled but not frozen, usually between 0°C and 10°C.
- 2Physical state: Frozen describes something that is solid and immobile, while chilled describes something that is cold but still in a liquid or semi-solid state.
- 3Duration: Frozen implies a longer period of time than chilled. Something can be chilled for a short time, while freezing takes longer.
- 4Usage: Frozen is often used to describe food that has been stored for a long time, while chilled is used to describe food that is being served or consumed immediately.
- 5Connotation: Frozen can have negative connotations, such as being stuck or immobile, while chilled can have positive connotations, such as being refreshing or relaxing.
Remember this!
Frozen and chilled both describe a decrease in temperature, but they differ in degree, physical state, duration, usage, and connotation. Frozen refers to something that has reached a temperature below 0°C and has turned into ice, while chilled refers to something that has been cooled but not frozen, usually between 0°C and 10°C. Frozen implies a longer period of time and immobility, while chilled is used to describe something that is still in a liquid or semi-solid state and is being served or consumed immediately.
