cold
- 01 A1 Beginner
adj.having a low temperature, like ice or a winter day.
adj.having a low temperature; lacking heat or warmth relative to the human body.
Simple“It is very cold outside, so you should wear a heavy coat.”
In context“The arctic air mass brought a cold front that plummeted temperatures well below freezing within a matter of hours.”
- 02 B1 Intermediate
adj.not showing any kindness or emotion.
adj.lacking affection, warmth, or enthusiasm; emotionally distant or unfriendly.
Simple“He gave me a cold look when I interrupted his meeting.”
In context“Her response was cold and professional, leaving no room for the personal reconciliation he had hoped to achieve.”
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.doing something without any practice or warning.
adj.without prior preparation, warming up, or introduction.
Simple“I had to give the presentation cold because the other speaker was late.”
In context“The actor was asked to read the script cold during the audition to test his natural instincts for the character.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 04 C1 Advanced
- 05 C1 Advanced
adj.describes computer data that is not used very often.
adj.referring to data that is infrequently accessed and can be moved to slower, cheaper storage media.
Simple“We move cold data to a different server to save money.”
In context“The system automatically migrates cold files to long-term cloud storage to optimise the performance of the primary database.”
- 06 A1 Beginner
n.a common illness that makes you cough and sneeze.
n.a common viral infection of the upper respiratory tract.
Simple“I stayed home from work because I caught a bad cold.”
In context“The child was sent home from school after showing symptoms of a common cold, including a persistent cough and congestion.”
PitfallI have a flu. I have a cold.In English, we usually say 'a cold' for minor illness, but 'the flu' for the more serious virus.
Synonymssniffles - 07 A2 Elementary
- 08 C1 Advanced
adv.doing something completely without getting ready first.
adv.in a manner that lacks preparation or a preliminary warm-up.
Simple“She walked into the exam cold and still managed to pass.”
In context“Starting the engine cold in sub-zero temperatures can cause significant wear to the internal components over time.”
Synonyms
Usage cold winters · cold front · cold war