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cools

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/kuːlz/

(cool)

calm and fashionable

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

'cool' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'cōl', where 'cōl' meant 'cold' or 'not warm'.

Historical Evolution

'cool' changed from Old English 'cōl' through Middle English forms (like 'cole'/'cool') and eventually became the modern English word 'cool'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'cold' or 'not warm', but over time it also developed figurative senses such as 'calm' and 'fashionably attractive', which are common in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

plural form of 'cool' (informal): items or people regarded as fashionable, impressive, or enjoyable; rarely used in standard English but sometimes found in informal or creative contexts.

He showed off his vintage cools at the meet-up.

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Verb 1

third-person singular present form of 'cool': to make or become less hot; to lower the temperature of something, or to make someone calmer or less excited.

She cools the soup by leaving it near the window.

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Last updated: 2025/12/11 19:32