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cold

Pronunciation: [/koʊld/]

Word

cold: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use cold in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “temperature”

(adjective) when something does not have much heat. When you touch something cold, it feels cool or chilly.

Example

She likes to drink cold water on a hot day.

Example

The soup is not cold enough; it needs to be refrigerated longer.

Example

Do you prefer cold or hot weather?

Context: “illness”

(noun) a common illness that makes you sneeze, have a runny nose, and feel achy. When you have a cold, you might have to stay in bed and rest.

Example

He caught a cold after being out in the rain without a jacket.

Example

She doesn't have a cold; she's just tired.

Example

How can you prevent catching a cold?

How to pronounce cold

Pronunciation: [/koʊld/]

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