Pronunciation: /ˈfroʊzən/

Definitions of frozen

verb Frozen can also be used as a verb to describe the action of turning into ice or becoming extremely cold.

Example Sentences

A1 The lake froze over during the winter.

A2 I froze when I saw the ghost in the movie.

B1 The computer froze while I was working on an important document.

B2 The company's assets were frozen by the government during the investigation.

C1 Her heart froze with fear as she realized the danger they were in.

C2 The negotiations between the two countries have frozen due to disagreements over trade agreements.

adjective Frozen is an adjective that describes something that has turned into ice or is extremely cold.

Example Sentences

A1 The lake was frozen solid in the winter.

A2 I keep frozen vegetables in my freezer for quick meals.

B1 The computer screen was frozen and wouldn't respond to any commands.

B2 The relationship between the two countries was frozen due to political tensions.

C1 The company's assets were frozen by the government during the investigation.

C2 Her expression was frozen in shock as she processed the news.

Examples of frozen in a Sentence

formal The frozen food aisle in the grocery store is always well-stocked.

informal I always keep some frozen meals in the freezer for busy days.

slang Let's grab some frozen pizza and have a movie night.

figurative Her expression was frozen in shock when she heard the news.

Grammatical Forms of frozen

past tense

froze

plural

frozens

comparative

more frozen

superlative

most frozen

present tense

freeze

future tense

will freeze

perfect tense

have frozen

continuous tense

is freezing

singular

frozen

positive degree

frozen

infinitive

to freeze

gerund

freezing

participle

frozen

Origin and Evolution of frozen

First Known Use: 0014 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'frozen' originated from the Old English word 'froren' which is the past participle of 'freosan' meaning 'to freeze'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'frozen' has retained its original meaning of being in a solid state due to low temperatures, but it has also been metaphorically used to describe being immobile or unchanging.