Basic Details
Word: Cold
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Having a low temperature; chilly or cool.
Synonyms: Cool, chilly, frosty
Antonyms: Hot, warm, heated
Idioms and Phrases
- Caught cold: To become ill with a cold (a mild illness that often includes a runny nose and coughing). Example: "After going out in the rain without a coat, she caught cold and had to stay home."
- Cold feet: To feel nervous or afraid about a decision or action. Example: "He got cold feet before the big performance and thought about quitting."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The weather outside was so cold that we decided to stay indoors and drink hot chocolate.
Example 2: My hands felt cold after playing in the snow for an hour without gloves.
Example 3: When I opened the fridge, a cold breeze hit my face, reminding me of the fresh food inside.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the coldest temperature ever recorded on Earth was -67.7 degrees Celsius in Antarctica? That's much colder than even the chilliest winter day!
Famous Quote
"The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco." - Mark Twain
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "cold" mean?
a) Having a high temperature
b) Having a low temperature
c) Warm and sunny
d) Soft and fluffy
Answer: b) Having a low temperature
2. Which of these is a synonym of "cold"?
a) Hot
b) Warm
c) Chilly
d) Toasty
Answer: c) Chilly
3. Which sentence uses "cold" correctly?
a) I will eat cold soup on a hot summer day.
b) We swam in the cold water during our beach picnic.
c) She wore a cold hat to keep warm.
d) The fire was cold and bright.
Answer: b) We swam in the cold water during our beach picnic.
4. Which idiom refers to feeling nervous?
a) Caught cold
b) Cold feet
c) As cold as ice
d) In the cold light of day
Answer: b) Cold feet
5. What is the opposite of "cold"?
a) Chilly
b) Frozen
c) Hot
d) Cool
Answer: c) Hot
