cold

Terms and Definitions
Written By KIRU

cold

Pronunciation

IPA Phonetic Spelling: /koʊld/

Syllable Breakdown:

  • koʊ:

    • /k/ - Voiceless velar stop

    • /oʊ/ - Long open-mid back unrounded vowel

  • ld:

    • /l/ - Lateral liquid

    • /d/ - Voiced alveolar stop

Word Form Variations

  • Singular: cold

  • Plural: cold (no change in form for plural)

  • Verb: cold (meaning to become or make cold)

  • Adjective: cold (meaning lacking warmth)

  • Noun: cold (meaning a period of cold weather)

  1. Example sentences:

    • The weather is cold today.

    • The cold air made me shiver.

    • The temperature colded quickly after sunset.

    • I have a cold.

    • The cold season is my favorite.

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Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms

Noun

  • Definition: A period of unusually low temperatures.

  • Synonyms: chill, frost, freeze, ice age, winter

  • Antonyms: heatwave, warmth

Verb

  • Definition: To become or make cold.

  • Synonyms: chill, freeze, ice, refrigerate

  • Antonyms: heat, warm

Adjective

  • Definition: Lacking warmth; having a temperature below a comfortable level.

  • Synonyms: chilly, frigid, icy, frosty, frozen

  • Antonyms: hot, warm

Adverb

  • Definition: In a cold manner; without warmth or enthusiasm.

  • Synonyms: coldly, icily, frostily

  • Antonyms: warmly, enthusiastically

Examples of Use

Books

  • "The air was cold and damp, and the wind howled through the trees." (From "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain)

  • "She shivered, her body cold and trembling." (From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen)

Newspapers

  • "A cold snap is expected to hit the region this weekend, bringing freezing temperatures." (From The New York Times)

  • "The cold weather has caused widespread power outages." (From The Washington Post)

Online Publications

  • "How to Stay Warm During a Cold Winter" (From The Spruce)

  • "The Benefits of Taking a Cold Shower" (From Healthline)

Entertainment Mediums and Platforms

  • "Cold Play" (A popular rock band)

  • "The Cold War" (A historical period of geopolitical tension)

  • "Cold Stone Creamery" (A popular ice cream chain)

General Public Discourse

  • "It's cold outside, isn't it?" (A common conversation starter)

  • "I have a cold." (A common complaint)

  • "The cold weather is making me feel miserable." (A common expression of discomfort)

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10 Famous Quotes Using the term Cold

  1. "It is a bitter cold indeed that freezes the warmest heart."
    — Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

  2. "Revenge is a dish best served cold."
    — Proverb (originating from French culture)

  3. "The heart can get really cold if all you've known is winter."
    — Benjamin Alire Sáenz

  4. "Kindness is like snow—it beautifies everything it covers."
    — Kahlil Gibran (often used when reflecting on cold and warmth metaphorically)

  5. "In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer."
    — Albert Camus

  6. "It is so cold outside, even the polar bears are wearing coats."
    — Anonymous

  7. "Winter is on my head, but eternal spring is in my heart."
    — Victor Hugo

  8. "Keep a cool head and maintain a low profile. Never take the lead—but aim to do something big."
    — Deng Xiaoping

  9. "It is so hard to leave—until you leave. And then it is the easiest thing in the world."
    — John Green

  10. "A cold in the head causes less suffering than an idea."
    — Jules Renard

Etymology

The word "cold" has been around for a very long time! It comes from an old English word called "ceald," which was used around the year 500. This old English word was likely related to a similar word in Old Norse, which was called "kaldr."

Both "ceald" and "kaldr" are thought to have come from an even older Proto-Indo-European word, which is believed to have meant "cold." This means that the word "cold" has been used in different languages for thousands of years!

Over time, the word "cold" has evolved a bit in meaning and pronunciation, but it has always referred to the sensation of being cool or having a low temperature.

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Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Cold

Common Phrases

  • Cold turkey: To stop doing something abruptly and completely.

  • A cold shoulder: To treat someone with indifference or hostility.

  • Cold feet: To become hesitant or afraid to do something.

  • Cold comfort: Little or no consolation.

  • Cold hard cash: Actual money, especially in bills.

Lesser-Known Phrases

  • A cold sweat: A sudden feeling of intense fear or anxiety.

  • A cold reception: A hostile or unfriendly greeting.

  • A cold fish: A person who is unemotional or aloof.

  • A cold shoulder: To ignore or snub someone.

Idioms with Synonyms for Similar Effect

  • Ice-cold: Extremely cold.

  • Freezing cold: Very cold.

  • Bone-chilling: Extremely cold and frightening.

  • Bitter cold: Intensely cold.

Note: While "cold" is a common word, it's not as frequently used in idioms as some other words. This is likely due to its straightforward meaning and lack of metaphorical connotations. However, the phrases and idioms listed above provide a good representation of how "cold" is used in various contexts.

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Source Information

Definition of cold from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.

KIRU

KIRU is an American artist, author and entrepreneur based in Brooklyn, New York.

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