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comfort

 

[ ˈkʌmfət ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

feeling

A state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint.

Synonyms

consolation, relief, solace

Examples of usage

  • The soft cushions provided comfort after a long day.
  • Her presence brought him comfort in times of need.
Context #2 | Verb

action

To ease the grief or trouble of; to console.

Synonyms

console, reassure, soothe

Examples of usage

  • He tried to comfort his friend after the loss of a loved one.
  • The warm tea comforted her on a cold winter day.

Translations

Translations of the word "comfort" in other languages:

🇵🇹 conforto

🇮🇳 सुविधा

🇩🇪 Komfort

🇮🇩 kenyamanan

🇺🇦 комфорт

🇵🇱 komfort

🇯🇵 快適さ (kaiteki-sa)

🇫🇷 confort

🇪🇸 comodidad

🇹🇷 konfor

🇰🇷 편안함 (pyeonanham)

🇸🇦 راحة

🇨🇿 komfort

🇸🇰 komfort

🇨🇳 舒适 (shūshì)

🇸🇮 udobje

🇮🇸 þægindi

🇰🇿 жайлы

🇬🇪 კომფორტი

🇦🇿 rahatlıq

🇲🇽 comodidad

Etymology

The word 'comfort' originated from the Latin word 'comfortare', meaning 'strengthen greatly'. It entered the English language in the 13th century and has since evolved to encompass feelings of ease, solace, and relief. Comfort is a fundamental human need, providing emotional support and reassurance in times of distress.

See also: comfortable, comfortably, comforted, comforter, comforting, comfy, discomfort, discomforting, uncomfortable, uncomfortably.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,981, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.