colder
word · lemma: cold
/ˈkoʊɫdɝ/
KOHL-dur
/kˈəʊldɐ/
KOHL-duh
Definition
Describes something that has a lower temperature than something else. It's the comparative form of 'cold'.
Usage & Nuances
'Colder' is the comparative form, always used to compare two or more things. Typical pairing: 'colder than'. Not suitable for superlative use ('coldest' is for three or more things). Can describe weather, objects, personalities, etc.
Spanish: más fríoPortuguese (BR): mais frioPortuguese (PT): mais frioChinese (Simplified): 更冷Chinese (Traditional): 更冷Hindi: अधिक ठंडाArabic: أبردBengali: অধিক ঠান্ডাRussian: более холодныйJapanese: より寒いVietnamese: lạnh hơnKorean: 더 추운Turkish: daha soğukUrdu: زیادہ ٹھنڈاIndonesian: lebih dingin
Example Sentences
It is colder today than yesterday.
basic
The water is colder in this river.
basic
Winter nights are colder than summer nights.
basic
If it gets any colder, we’ll need to turn on the heat.
natural
Her hands felt even colder after she played in the snow.
natural
New York is usually colder than Los Angeles in the winter.
natural