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cooling

|cool/ing|

B1

/ˈkuː.lɪŋ/

(cool)

calm and fashionable

Base FormPluralPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleComparativeSuperlativeNounAdverb
coolcoolerscoolscoolscooledcooledcoolingcoolercoolestcoolnesscoolly
Etymology
Etymology Information

'cooling' originates from the Old English word 'colian,' where 'col' meant 'not warm.'

Historical Evolution

'colian' transformed into the Middle English word 'coolen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'cooling.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to become less warm,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the process of becoming or making something less hot.

The cooling of the engine is essential to prevent overheating.

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Adjective 1

causing a reduction in temperature.

The cooling breeze was a relief on the hot day.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45