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cool
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- pronunciation:
- kul
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun, verb
- phrases:
- cool off
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun, verb), Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
cooler, coolest |
| definition 1: |
somewhat cold; not warm.
It was a cool spring day.- synonyms:
- chill, chilly
- antonyms:
- warm
- similar words:
- cold
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| definition 2: |
giving relief from heat.
You should wear cool clothing because it will be hot outside today.- antonyms:
- sticky, warm
- similar words:
- refreshing
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| definition 3: |
calm and controlled.
He stays cool in an emergency.- synonyms:
- calm, controlled
- antonyms:
- ardent, nervous
- similar words:
- even, level, relaxed, sedate, serene
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| definition 4: |
not having warmth or enthusiasm; unfriendly.
I could not understand why they were so cool toward me.- synonyms:
- chill, chilly, unfriendly
- antonyms:
- enthusiastic, friendly, warm
- similar words:
- aloof, distant, indifferent
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| definition 5: |
(informal) great, especially in a way that is new, exciting, or clever.
This game is really cool.- synonyms:
- great, nice, terrific
- similar words:
- fantastic, splendid, unbelievable
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| related words: |
crisp, fine, patient, reserved, steady, stiff, wonderful |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
something that is cool or somewhat cold.
We shivered in the cool of early morning.- synonyms:
- chilliness
- antonyms:
- warmth
- similar words:
- cold, nip
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
cools, cooling, cooled |
| definition 1: |
to become cool or less warm.
Dinner cooled as we waited.- synonyms:
- chill
- similar words:
- refrigerate
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| definition 2: |
to become less; decrease.
His passion for his work cooled over the years.- synonyms:
- abate, lessen, moderate, subside
- antonyms:
- intensify
- similar words:
- decrease, diminish, dwindle
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| definition 3: |
to lower in temperature; make less warm.
The fan cooled the room.- synonyms:
- chill
- antonyms:
- warm
- similar words:
- refrigerate
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| phrase: |
cool off |
| derivations: |
coolly (adv.), coolness (n.) |
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