Word
colder
Phoneticscold·er, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈkoʊɫdɝ/
UK/kˈəʊldɐ/
Definition
adj. having a lower temperature than something else. You use this word to compare how cold two things are.
adj. having a lower temperature than another object or environment; the comparative form of cold.
Examples
“Today is colder than yesterday.”
“The weather turned colder after sunset, so we put on our jackets.”
“As the expedition moved higher into the mountains, the air grew significantly colder, forcing the climbers to adjust their gear for survival.”
Examples
simple
“Today is colder than yesterday.”
contextual
“The weather turned colder after sunset, so we put on our jackets.”
complex
“As the expedition moved higher into the mountains, the air grew significantly colder, forcing the climbers to adjust their gear for survival.”
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A1 MoversIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.2.0–3.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 1.0–1.50–23TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.120–224
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- A1 · Beginner
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