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Wordabulary

freezing

Pronunciation
Adjective A2 Elementary

Quick answer

Extremely cold, at or below the temperature where water turns to ice.

"It was freezing outside, so we wore three layers."

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

icy frigid

Antonyms

boiling scorching

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "It was _____ outside, so we wore three layers."

Answer: freezing

In your own words, what does "freezing" mean?

Extremely cold, at or below the temperature where water turns to ice.

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