Freeze

/friːz/

verb

To turn into ice or another solid as a result of extreme cold.

The lake has totally frozen over due to the cold weather.

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Pro Tip 1/2

Freeze indicates a transformation from liquid to solid, not just getting cold.

The mercury in the thermometer froze overnight.

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'Freeze' often used when discussing weather, linked to temperatures below 0°C or 32°F.

Check the weather report to see if it will freeze tonight.

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