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Meaning of freezing
The primary meaning of the word "freezing" is related to extremely cold temperatures.
Etymology of freezing
The word "freezing" originates from the Old English word "frēosan," which means "to freeze," and is related to the Proto-Germanic word "frēsan" and the Proto-Indo-European root "preus-," which also meant "to freeze."
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe extremely cold temperatures and the act of becoming frozen.
Synonyms
Definitions
- Extremely cold: having a very low temperature
- * Causing something to become frozen: making something turn into ice or become covered with ice
- * So cold that it is uncomfortable: uncomfortably cold
Usage Examples
- The outside temperature was freezing, so we had to wear warm coats.
- * The freezing water made it difficult to swim.
- * The farmer was concerned about the freezing temperatures damaging his crops.