FROST Meaning and
Definition
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Frost is a noun that refers to the thin, white, or transparent ice crystals that form on surfaces when the temperature drops below freezing point and water vapor in the air condenses directly into ice without passing through a liquid stage. It typically appears on outdoor objects like grass, tree branches, and windows, creating a delicate and intricate pattern. Frost is a phenomenon that occurs predominantly during cold weather conditions, especially in winter.
Apart from its meteorological meaning, frost can also be used to describe a state of coldness or the act of freezing. For instance, when someone says they are feeling frosty, it means they are cool or aloof in their demeanor. Frost can also be used as a verb, meaning to cover or decorate with frost or to become covered with frost.
In a broader sense, frost can depict the quality or appearance of something that is cold, chilling, or lacking warmth or emotion. It can also serve as a metaphor to represent a situation or relationship that has become stagnant, frigid, or no longer promising. Overall, frost captures the beauty and wonder of nature's intricate ice crystals while also encompassing various figurative meanings related to temperature and emotions.
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• The power, act, or state of freezing; frozen vapour or dew, as hoar-frost.
• To adorn with the appearance of frost.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of FROST
The word "frost" originated from the Old English word "forst", which can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "*frustaz". This Proto-Germanic root has connections to the Old High German word "frost" and the Old Norse word "frostr". Ultimately, the word can be linked to the Proto-Indo-European root "*prews", which means "to freeze" or "hit with cold". The word "frost" has remained relatively unchanged throughout several Germanic languages, including English.
Idioms with the word FROST
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frost over
The idiom "frost over" refers to a situation where a relationship or a situation becomes strained or hostile, typically resulting in a loss of warmth, friendliness, or closeness. It implies the occurrence of a chilling or cooling effect on a previously positive or friendly interaction.
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frost up
The idiom "frost up" refers to the process of becoming covered or coated with frost, which is a thin layer of ice crystals that forms on surfaces when the temperature is below freezing point. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation or relationship that becomes cold, distant, or hostile.
Similar spelling words for FROST
- forest,
- frosty,
- frostian,
- front,
- fright,
- defrost,
- frowsty,
- roast,
- freshet,
- frostily,
- frustum,
- first,
- frosts,
- freest,
- frets,
- frostier,
- frausto,
- fractal,
- frosting,
- roost,
- frosted.
Conjugate verb Frost
CONDITIONAL PERFECT
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE
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FUTURE
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FUTURE CONTINUOUS
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FUTURE PERFECT
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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IMPERATIVE
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frost
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let´s frost
to frost
PAST CONTINUOUS
I
was frosting
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PAST PARTICIPLE
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PAST PERFECT
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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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PRESENT
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PRESENT CONTINUOUS
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE
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PRESENT PERFECT
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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE
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