Cold
Example: The water feels cold in winter
Definition
"Cold" refers to a low temperature or sensation of chilliness, often experienced when the temperature is significantly below what is comfortable or warm. It describes conditions where heat is absent or minimal, such as cold water or cold weather.
Etymology
The word "cold" comes from the Old English "cald" or "ceald," which is related to similar words in other Germanic languages. Did you know that its roots trace back to the Proto-Germanic *kaldaz, reflecting a long history of describing low temperature in human language?
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"Cold" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 103 commonly used words.
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