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cooled

 

[ kuːld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

temperature change

The word 'cooled' is the past tense of the verb 'cool', which means to lower the temperature of something. It can refer to many contexts, such as food, drinks, or even emotions. When something is cooled, it is often brought to a more comfortable or desirable temperature. This process can occur naturally or artificially, depending on the situation. For example, cooling can occur by placing something in the refrigerator or letting it sit at room temperature.

Synonyms

chilled, lowered, refreshed, tempered

Examples of usage

  • I cooled the soup in the fridge.
  • The breeze cooled the hot afternoon air.
  • He cooled off after the intense workout.
  • The metal cooled quickly after being taken out of the forge.

Translations

Translations of the word "cooled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 refriado

🇮🇳 ठंडा किया हुआ

🇩🇪 gekühlt

🇮🇩 didinginkan

🇺🇦 охолоджений

🇵🇱 schłodzony

🇯🇵 冷却された

🇫🇷 refroidi

🇪🇸 enfriado

🇹🇷 soğutulmuş

🇰🇷 냉각된

🇸🇦 مبرد

🇨🇿 ochlazený

🇸🇰 ochladený

🇨🇳 冷却的

🇸🇮 ohlajen

🇮🇸 kaldur

🇰🇿 салқындатылған

🇬🇪 გათბილი

🇦🇿 soyudulmuş

🇲🇽 enfriado

Etymology

The term 'cool' has its roots in Old English 'cōl', which meant 'cold, cool, or moderate'. This word is akin to the Old Norse 'kald', which shares the same meaning. Over time, the concept of cooling expanded beyond just temperature to include emotional states, suggesting calmness or detachment. The development of the past tense 'cooled' indicates completed actions of reducing heat or intensity. Additionally, the cooling process has been a significant aspect of human civilization, affecting food preservation and comfort. In contemporary usage, 'cooled' can describe physical temperature changes as well as metaphorical applications, such as someone cooling down their temper, illustrating the word's versatility.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,033 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.