/wɔːm/
Translation
A little hot, in a way that feels nice and not cold.
Word origin
From Old English wearm, a word shared across the old Germanic languages.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- wearm
Examples
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"Warm" tells you the sun feels a little hot and nice.
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Here "warm" means the drink is a little hot, not cold.
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"Warm" shows the coat keeps you from feeling cold.
"Warm" means a little hot in a way that feels good. A warm room, a warm coat, or a warm drink keeps you comfortable. It sits between "cold" and "hot".
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