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Meaning of the word cold in English

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cold

US /koʊld/
UK /koʊld/
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Adjective

1.

of or at a low or relatively low temperature, especially when compared to the human body

Example:
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It's cold outside, so wear a jacket.
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The water in the lake was surprisingly cold.
Synonym:
chillyfreezingicy
Synonym:
hotwarm
2.

lacking affection or warmth of feeling; unemotional

Example:
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Her response was cold and distant.
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He gave me a cold stare.
Synonym:
unemotionalunfeelingdistantaloof
Synonym:
warmfriendlyaffectionate

Noun

1.

a common viral infection of the nose and throat, causing sneezing, sore throat, and a runny nose

Example:
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I caught a cold and have been sneezing all day.
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She's staying home from school because of a bad cold.
Synonym:
common coldflucatarrh
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