freezing
Translation
freezing, very cold
Examples
It's freezing outside today.
It's freezing outside today.
I'm freezing! Can you close the window?
I'm freezing! Can you close the window?
Grammar Patterns
It's freezing to be very cold (weather) It's freezing outside.
I'm freezing to feel very cold (person) I'm freezing without a coat.
Similar Words
Synonyms: icy, bitter, arctic; Antonyms: boiling, hot, warm
Etymology
The present participle of the verb 'to freeze', used as an adjective.
Memory Tips
Imagine water turning to ice. That's the level of cold 'freezing' describes. It's stronger than 'very cold'.