Cold
adjective
Having a low temperature.
The water in the lake was very cold.
Often appears as...
- cold night
- cold weather
adjective
Used to describe someone who is not friendly or shows no emotion.
She gave me a cold stare.
Often appears as...
- cold look
- cold shoulder
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Disapproving
adjective
Used to describe a case or situation that is no longer being considered or investigated.
The murder case went cold.
Often appears as...
- cold case
- cold investigation
noun
A common infection that affects the nose and throat.
He's home with a cold.
Often appears as...
- catch a cold
- have a cold
adverb
Completely or suddenly.
She stopped him cold with her argument.
Often appears as...
- stopped cold
- quit cold
adjective
Having a low temperature.
The water in the lake was very cold.
Often appears as...
- cold night
- cold weather
adjective
Used to describe someone who is not friendly or shows no emotion.
She gave me a cold stare.
Often appears as...
- cold look
- cold shoulder
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Used to describe a case or situation that is no longer being considered or investigated.
The murder case went cold.
Often appears as...
- cold case
- cold investigation
noun
A common infection that affects the nose and throat.
He's home with a cold.
Often appears as...
- catch a cold
- have a cold
adverb
Completely or suddenly.
She stopped him cold with her argument.
Often appears as...
- stopped cold
- quit cold
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Pro Tip 1/3Physical Sensation
Describes the sensation felt on your skin, which is the opposite of warm.
She shivered because it was so cold outside.
Pro Tip 2/3Temperature Description
Used to convey actual temperature; normally implies it's uncomfortably low.
Pack a jacket— it's cold in the mountains.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Metaphor
Sometimes used metaphorically to describe a lack of warmth or passion in activities.
The audience's reaction was cold, barely clapping.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Sensation
Describes the sensation felt on your skin, which is the opposite of warm.
She shivered because it was so cold outside.
Pro Tip 2/3Temperature Description
Used to convey actual temperature; normally implies it's uncomfortably low.
Pack a jacket— it's cold in the mountains.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Metaphor
Sometimes used metaphorically to describe a lack of warmth or passion in activities.
The audience's reaction was cold, barely clapping.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Sensation
Describes the sensation felt on your skin, which is the opposite of warm.
She shivered because it was so cold outside.
Pro Tip 2/3Temperature Description
Used to convey actual temperature; normally implies it's uncomfortably low.
Pack a jacket— it's cold in the mountains.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Metaphor
Sometimes used metaphorically to describe a lack of warmth or passion in activities.
The audience's reaction was cold, barely clapping.
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Why do we hiccup? - John...
The sudden expansion of the diaphragm would raise air from the stomach, while a closure of the glottis would prevent milk from entering the lungs. Sometimes, a bout of hiccups will go on and on, and we try home sipping continuously from a glass of cold water, holding one's breath,
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The science of...
and enhancing your memory. This might explain why people never forget their first kiss. The idea of so much of our attraction being influenced by chemicals and evolutionary biology may seem cold and scientific rather than romantic, but the next time you see someone you like,
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How a wound heals itself...
Though different areas of the skin have different characteristics, much of this surface performs similar functions, such as sweating, feeling heat and cold, and growing hair. But after a deep cut or wound, the newly healed skin will look different from the surrounding area,
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Four reasons you should...
new stream so what should you do go cold turkey make news inaccessible read long solid magazine articles that give your perspective read books that explain the world complexities try reading a book a week better two or three history school
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A Collection Of Wild...
filmed primates all over the world but there's nowhere that it's like this you know there's nowhere where they're living in a place where it's so cold so challenging the monkeys here are the most northern dwelling primates in the world
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Gary Haugen: The hidden...
to come to the capital city and to share her story. She sat down with me for hours, just ushered me in to the world of poverty. She described what it was like when the coals on the cooking fire finally just went completely cold.
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The psychology of...
although we don't know which genes are involved. But environment matters, too. Parents who put their child on a pedestal can foster grandiose narcissism. And cold, controlling parents can contribute to vulnerable narcissism.
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Could we actually live...
Have you picked out a spot for your new home? No? Well, I'm here to help. First things first, here are some of the things you'll need to bring to The Red a high tolerance for cold, loneliness, and radiation;
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Why do we love? A...
Humans are designed to procreate, but without the ecstasy of passionate love, sex is unsatisfying. Our fear of the cold, cruel world tempts us to build hard shells to protect and isolate ourselves.
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Uranus 101 PIPE National...
compared to other planets, making the blue world the solar system's coldest. In addition to its extreme temperatures and orbit, Uranus has a dramatic orientation.
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Why do we hiccup? - John...
The sudden expansion of the diaphragm would raise air from the stomach, while a closure of the glottis would prevent milk from entering the lungs. Sometimes, a bout of hiccups will go on and on, and we try home sipping continuously from a glass of cold water, holding one's breath,
Video examples
The science of...
and enhancing your memory. This might explain why people never forget their first kiss. The idea of so much of our attraction being influenced by chemicals and evolutionary biology may seem cold and scientific rather than romantic, but the next time you see someone you like,
Video examples
How a wound heals itself...
Though different areas of the skin have different characteristics, much of this surface performs similar functions, such as sweating, feeling heat and cold, and growing hair. But after a deep cut or wound, the newly healed skin will look different from the surrounding area,
Video examples
Four reasons you should...
new stream so what should you do go cold turkey make news inaccessible read long solid magazine articles that give your perspective read books that explain the world complexities try reading a book a week better two or three history school
Video examples
A Collection Of Wild...
filmed primates all over the world but there's nowhere that it's like this you know there's nowhere where they're living in a place where it's so cold so challenging the monkeys here are the most northern dwelling primates in the world
Video examples
Gary Haugen: The hidden...
to come to the capital city and to share her story. She sat down with me for hours, just ushered me in to the world of poverty. She described what it was like when the coals on the cooking fire finally just went completely cold.
Video examples
The psychology of...
although we don't know which genes are involved. But environment matters, too. Parents who put their child on a pedestal can foster grandiose narcissism. And cold, controlling parents can contribute to vulnerable narcissism.
Video examples
Could we actually live...
Have you picked out a spot for your new home? No? Well, I'm here to help. First things first, here are some of the things you'll need to bring to The Red a high tolerance for cold, loneliness, and radiation;
Video examples
Why do we love? A...
Humans are designed to procreate, but without the ecstasy of passionate love, sex is unsatisfying. Our fear of the cold, cruel world tempts us to build hard shells to protect and isolate ourselves.
Video examples
Uranus 101 PIPE National...
compared to other planets, making the blue world the solar system's coldest. In addition to its extreme temperatures and orbit, Uranus has a dramatic orientation.
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Priyanka Chopra
Indian Actress
If two of your films don't do well, people say you're out in the cold and your career is over. One film does well, and you've had the best year of your life! I don't believe in all that's written.
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Isaac Hempstead Wright
English Actor
One of my first days shooting on 'Game of Thrones' was possibly the coldest day I've ever experienced in my life, and that sticks out especially because I'd never, ever done anything before.
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Toni Garrn
German Model
I was raised by a strong mother who always taught me to speak up, I never had difficulty leaving an uncomfortable situation or cutting eye contact; people used to call me cold.
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Bebe Rexha
American Musician
It's a very hard industry, and it's very cold. It's loving for when you have a hit record, but when you don't have anything going on, there's really not much support.
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Juergen Teller
German Photographer
I think it's really important to not be afraid of failure and to push yourself to try things and jump in the cold water.
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Jon Jones
American Athlete
It's a cold world out there, and this world will pass you by if you give another man anything over yourself.
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Paul Lynde
American Comedian
A room is like a stage. If you see it without lighting, it can be the coldest place in the world.
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Vince Gilligan
American Writer
I do see the world in pretty dark terms. I find it colder and scarier the older I get.
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Mike Webster
I can't help it if I like cold weather. It's the hot weather I can't stand.
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Rose McIver
New Zealander Actress
My mom used cold cream her whole life, and she's got great skin!
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Priyanka Chopra
Indian Actress
If two of your films don't do well, people say you're out in the cold and your career is over. One film does well, and you've had the best year of your life! I don't believe in all that's written.
Quote examples
Isaac Hempstead Wright
English Actor
One of my first days shooting on 'Game of Thrones' was possibly the coldest day I've ever experienced in my life, and that sticks out especially because I'd never, ever done anything before.
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Toni Garrn
German Model
I was raised by a strong mother who always taught me to speak up, I never had difficulty leaving an uncomfortable situation or cutting eye contact; people used to call me cold.
Quote examples
Bebe Rexha
American Musician
It's a very hard industry, and it's very cold. It's loving for when you have a hit record, but when you don't have anything going on, there's really not much support.
Quote examples
Juergen Teller
German Photographer
I think it's really important to not be afraid of failure and to push yourself to try things and jump in the cold water.
Quote examples
Jon Jones
American Athlete
It's a cold world out there, and this world will pass you by if you give another man anything over yourself.
Quote examples
Paul Lynde
American Comedian
A room is like a stage. If you see it without lighting, it can be the coldest place in the world.
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Vince Gilligan
American Writer
I do see the world in pretty dark terms. I find it colder and scarier the older I get.
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Mike Webster
I can't help it if I like cold weather. It's the hot weather I can't stand.
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Rose McIver
New Zealander Actress
My mom used cold cream her whole life, and she's got great skin!
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