What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
hot
Example
Be careful, the coffee is hot. [hot: adjective]
Example
I like my shower water hot. [hot: adjective]
Example
She was so hot with anger that she couldn't speak. [hot: adjective]
warm
Example
The sun feels warm on my skin. [warm: adjective]
Example
Can you warm up the soup for me? [warm: verb]
Example
She gave him a warm hug when he arrived. [warm: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Warm is more commonly used than hot in everyday language. Warm is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while hot is more specific and often used in warning or cautionary contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between hot and warm?
Both hot and warm can be used in formal and informal contexts, but warm is more versatile and can be used in a wider range of formality levels.
