cold

Definition

• n. a mild viral infection involving the nose and respiratory passages (but not the lungs)
• n. the sensation produced by low temperatures
• adj. having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
• adj. extended meanings; especially of psychological coldness; without human warmth or emotion

Word forms

Plural

colds

Comparative

colder

Superlative

coldest

Example sentences

1. n.

   I caught a cold after being outside in the rain.

2. a.

   The weather is very cold today, so make sure to wear a warm jacket.

3. adv.

   She completely forgot about the meeting.