warm

warm

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Pronunciation

IPA Phonetic Spelling:

• /wɔːrm/ (General American) or /wɔːm/ (Received Pronunciation)

• w - /w/ (as in "we")

• ar - /ɔːr/ (as in "for" or "door" - General American) or /ɔː/ (as in "bought" or "thought" - Received Pronunciation)

• m - /m/ (as in "me")

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Word Form Variations

Adjective:

• Base form: warm

• Comparative: warmer

• Superlative: warmest

Verb:

• Base form: warm

• Third person singular present: warms

• Present participle: warming

• Past tense: warmed

• Past participle: warmed

Noun:

• Singular: warm (less common as a standalone noun, typically in phrases like "the warm of the sun")

• Plural: warms (very rare, usually referring to multiple instances of warmth)

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Definitions, Synonyms and Antonyms

Adjective

1. Having or producing a moderate amount of heat, neither hot nor cold; comfortably heated.

• Synonyms: mild, temperate, cozy, snug, balmy, toasty

• Antonyms: cold, cool, chilly, freezing, frigid, icy

2. Characterized by or evoking feelings of kindness, friendliness, affection, or enthusiasm.

• Synonyms: friendly, amiable, cordial, genial, affectionate, caring, enthusiastic, ardent

• Antonyms: cold, distant, aloof, indifferent, unfriendly, hostile, cool

3. (Of colors) tending towards red, orange, or yellow tones, suggesting warmth.

• Synonyms: fiery, glowing, reddish, autumnal

• Antonyms: cool (as in colors like blue, green, violet)

Verb

1. To make or become warm; to raise in temperature to a moderate degree.

• Synonyms: heat, thaw, unfreeze, toast, make hot

• Antonyms: cool, chill, freeze, refrigerate

2. To fill with a feeling of comfort, pleasure, or affection.

• Synonyms: cheer, comfort, gladden, enliven, hearten, make happy

• Antonyms: chill, sadden, dishearten, depress

3. To prepare for activity, especially physical exercise, by gentle movements; to limber up. (Often used with "up")

• Synonyms: stretch, limber up, loosen up, prepare, activate

• Antonyms: rest, cool down, relax

Noun

1. The state or quality of being warm; moderate heat. (Typically used in phrases like "the warm of the fire" or "the warm glow")

• Synonyms: heat, warmth, mildness, coziness, snugness

• Antonyms: cold, chill, coolness, frigidity

2. A feeling of comfort, pleasure, or affection. (Less common as a direct noun, more often "warmth")

• Synonyms: affection, cordiality, friendliness, glow, comfort

• Antonyms: coldness, aloofness, hostility

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Examples of Use

• Books:

• "The sun was warm on their faces as they emerged from the forest into a clearing." (J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit, 1937)

• Newspapers:

• "Forecasters predict a warm front will bring unseasonably high temperatures to the region this weekend." (Associated Press)

• Online Publications:

• "Researchers are developing warm data initiatives, which prioritize qualitative insights and human experiences over purely quantitative metrics." (Stanford Social Innovation Review)

• Various Entertainment Mediums and Platforms:

• "You make me feel so warm inside." (Song lyric, commonly used in romantic ballads)

• "Let's warm up with some dynamic stretches before hitting the weights." (Fitness influencer on Instagram)

• "The host gave a warm welcome to all the contestants joining the cooking show." (Reality TV dialogue)

• General Public Discourse:

• "Please make sure you dress in warm clothes; it's going to be chilly tonight."

• "I got a really warm feeling when I saw my old friends after so long."

• "Don't forget to warm up the car before you drive in this cold weather."

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10 Quotes Using Warm

1. "Keep your face to the sun and you will never see the shadows. It's what sunflowers do. And what's true for sunflowers, is true for people. Find the light that makes you warm and shine." (Helen Keller)

2. "The best way to keep your heart from breaking is to keep it warm." (Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol, 1843)

3. "Some people are like clouds. When they disappear, it's a beautiful day. Other people make you feel warm like the sun." (Maya Angelou)

4. "Home is where the heart is, and my heart is always warm for my family." (Oprah Winfrey)

5. "A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures for anything. A cup of warm tea also helps." (Irish Proverb)

6. "When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace. A warm embrace can do more than a thousand words." (Jimi Hendrix)

7. "Nothing makes a person more productive than the last minute. Or a nice warm cup of coffee." (Unknown, widely attributed)

8. "My heart is a warm cup of tea in a cold world." (Unknown)

9. "You keep me warm, on a cold winter's night." (Song lyric, often associated with romantic songs)

10. "The only thing worse than a cold cup of coffee is a warm beer." (Unknown, widely attributed)

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Etymology

The word "warm" has a long and consistent history, reaching back to ancient Germanic roots, always carrying the core idea of mild heat.

It comes from the Old English word "wearm." Even in Old English, this word already meant "having a moderate degree of heat" or "mildly heated." It was used to describe temperature, just as we use it today.

Tracing further back, "wearm" originated from the *Proto-Germanic word "warmaz." This ancient Germanic root also consistently carried the meaning of "warm."

Before that, it's believed to stem from the *Proto-Indo-European root "gʷʰormos," which meant "hot" or "warm." This suggests an incredibly ancient origin, with the concept of "warmth" being a fundamental human experience described by very early language.

So, the first known use of "warm" in English (in its Old English form "wearm") was already around the 9th or 10th century, and its meaning was essentially the same as our modern understanding: a comfortable or moderate level of heat, not cold but not excessively hot. The word has shown remarkable stability in its core meaning across millennia.

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Phrases + Idioms Containing Warm

Here's a list of phrases and idioms using "warm":

• Warm up (as in, to heat something or prepare for activity)

• Warm to (to begin to like or feel more favorable towards someone or something)

• Warm up to (same as "warm to")

• Warm welcome

• Warm heart

• Keep warm

• Give someone the warm fuzzies

• Warm and fuzzy

• Warm someone's heart

• Warm a chair (to sit somewhere for a while, making it warm)

• Warm place (a comfortable or welcoming place)

• Warm hand (a friendly or helpful hand)

• Warm front (meteorology)

• Warm regards (formal closing in correspondence)

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Source Information

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

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