Colds Meaning in English
word · lemma: cold
Definition
Mild illnesses caused by viruses, usually leading to a runny nose, cough, and sore throat. 'Colds' is the plural of 'cold' in this context.
Usage & Nuances
Almost always refers to the common viral illness, not to low temperatures. Used mainly in the phrase 'catch colds'. Not used for 'cold' as in 'cold weather'.
Spanish: resfriadosPortuguese (BR): resfriadosPortuguese (PT): constipaçõesChinese (Simplified): 感冒Chinese (Traditional): 感冒Hindi: सर्दियाँArabic: نزلات بردBengali: সর্দিRussian: простудыJapanese: 風邪Vietnamese: cảm lạnhKorean: 감기Turkish: soğuk algınlıklarıUrdu: نزلہ زکامIndonesian: pilek
Example Sentences
Many children get colds in the winter.
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Doctors say rest and fluids are best for most colds.
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Washing your hands helps you avoid colds.
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My brother and I had colds last week.
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It seems like everyone is getting colds this season.
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I'm tired of these frequent colds; I wish they'd go away.
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