Warm - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |wɔːrm|  American pronunciation of the word warm
Brit.  |wɔːm|  British pronunciation of the word warm

verb

- get warm or warmer (syn: warm up)
The soup warmed slowly on the stove
- make warm or warmer
The blanket will warm you

adjective

- freshly made or left (syn: strong)
a warm trail
the scent is warm
- easily aroused or excited (syn: quick)
a warm temper
- characterized by strong enthusiasm (syn: ardent)
warm support
- characterized by liveliness or excitement or disagreement
a warm debate
- uncomfortable because of possible danger or trouble
made things warm for the bookies
- of a seeker; near to the object sought
you're getting warm

adverb

- in a warm manner (syn: warmly)
warmly dressed
warm-clad skiers

Extra examples

Be sure to keep warm when you go outside.

We sat by the fire to stay warm.

It's too warm in here. We should open a window.

The sunshine was warm on my face.

We were met with a warm welcome.

She has a warm and friendly nature.

The letter was signed, “warmest regards.”

She gave us each a long, warm hug.

Keep going; you're getting warm.

He warmed his hands in front of the fire.

We warmed ourselves by the fire.

Air rises when it warms.

A warm south wind was melting the snow.

The walls were painted a pale warm pink.

They gave us a warm reception.

Phrasal verbs

warm up  — performing mild exercises to prepare for some more strenuous activity

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: warm
he/she/it: warms
present participle: warming
past tense: warmed
past participle: warmed
adjective
comparative: warmer
superlative: warmest
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