freeze — to become solid or hard as a result of extreme cold
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to become solid or hard as a result of extreme cold
Pronunciation (IPA): /friːz/
Example Sentences
- My computer froze right before I saved my 10-page essay - talk about bad timing!
- The teacher told us to freeze like statues, but Tommy kept giggling and ruined the game.
- Water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius under normal atmospheric pressure.
freeze
VERB[/friːz/]
to become solid or hard as a result of extreme cold
The pond began to freeze as the winter night deepened.
Trees freeze in winter, but they thaw with the breeze!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'freosan', which developed from a common root in the Germanic language family. It is one of the most fundamental words relating to ice and cold, emerging naturally as humans encountered freezing temperatures.
Breakdown
Old English 'freosan' (to freeze) evolved into Middle English 'fresen', eventually becoming the modern English 'freeze'. The root is inherited from Proto-Germanic '*freusan-', cognate with similar cold-related terms across Germanic languages.
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📝Examples
“My computer froze right before I saved my 10-page essay - talk about bad timing!”
“The teacher told us to freeze like statues, but Tommy kept giggling and ruined the game.”
“Water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius under normal atmospheric pressure.”
“The government decided to freeze all military spending until further notice.”
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