warm

Definitions


[wɔːm], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- of or at a fairly or comfortably high temperature
(e.g: a warm September evening)

- having or showing enthusiasm, affection, or kindness
(e.g: they exchanged warm, friendly smiles)

- (of a colour) containing red, yellow, or orange tones
(e.g: her fair colouring suited soft, warm shades)

- (of a scent or trail) fresh; strong


Phrases:
- as warm as toast
- keep something warm for someone

Origin:
Old English wearm (adjective), werman, wearmian (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch and German warm, from an Indo-European root shared by Latin formus ‘warm’ and Greek thermos ‘hot’


[wɔːm], (Verb)

Definitions:
- make or become warm
(e.g: I stamped my feet to warm them up)


Phrases:
- as warm as toast
- keep something warm for someone

Origin:
Old English wearm (adjective), werman, wearmian (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch and German warm, from an Indo-European root shared by Latin formus ‘warm’ and Greek thermos ‘hot’


[wɔːm], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a warm place or area
(e.g: stay in the warm, I've made up the fire for you)


Phrases:
- as warm as toast
- keep something warm for someone

Origin:
Old English wearm (adjective), werman, wearmian (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch and German warm, from an Indo-European root shared by Latin formus ‘warm’ and Greek thermos ‘hot’




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