Acold

Pronunciation: /əˈkoʊld/

Definitions of acold

adjective having a cold or chilly temperature

Example Sentences

A1 I don't like going outside when it's acold.

A2 She wrapped herself in a blanket to stay warm in the acold room.

B1 The acold wind made it difficult to enjoy the outdoor concert.

B2 Despite the acold weather, they decided to go for a hike in the mountains.

C1 The acold temperature didn't deter the dedicated athletes from training outside.

C2 The acold climate of the Arctic region requires special gear for survival.

Examples of acold in a Sentence

formal The hiker shivered in the acold wind as he made his way up the mountain.

informal I hate going outside when it's acold, it's so uncomfortable.

slang I can't believe you're wearing shorts in this acold weather, you're crazy!

figurative His heart felt acold after she broke up with him.

Grammatical Forms of acold

• past tense: acolded
• plural: acolds
• comparative: more acold
• superlative: most acold
• present tense: acold
• future tense: will acold
• perfect tense: have acolded
• continuous tense: is acolding
• singular: acold
• positive degree: acold
• infinitive: to acold
• gerund: acolding
• participle: acolded

Origin and Evolution of acold

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'acold' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'ācald'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'acold' has evolved to be less commonly used in modern English, with 'cold' being the more prevalent term to describe low temperatures.