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freezing

Pronunciation: [ˈfriːzɪŋ]

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Learn how to use freezing in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “temperature”

(verb) when something, like water, turns into ice because it gets very cold. If the temperature drops low enough, things start to freeze, which means they become solid.

Example

The lake is freezing, so we can go ice skating today.

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The water in the pool is not freezing; it’s still warm from the sun.

Example

Is the temperature freezing enough for the pond to freeze over?

Context: “temperature”

(adjective) describes very cold weather or temperatures that are at or below the point where water freezes. When it’s freezing outside, it feels really cold and you might need to wear a warm coat.

Example

It’s freezing today, so we should wear our warmest jackets.

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It’s not freezing outside; you can just wear a light sweater.

Example

Is it freezing enough to expect ice on the roads?

Context: “technology”

(verb) when a computer or device stops working and is stuck. Sometimes, when too many things are happening on a computer, it can freeze and you cannot do anything.

Example

I saved my work before the computer started freezing.

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My computer isn’t freezing, and I can use it without any problems.

Example

What should I do if my program is freezing?

How to pronounce freezing

Pronunciation: [ˈfriːzɪŋ]

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