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Word: Warm
Speech Type: Adjective
Old English wearm (adjective), werman, wearmian (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch and German warm, from an Indo-European root shared by Latin formus ‘warm’ and Greek thermos ‘hot’
wɔːm
of or at a fairly or comfortably high temperature
Short Definition:of or at fairly or comfortably high temperature
Examples:- a warm September evening
- I walked quickly to keep warm
having or showing enthusiasm, affection, or kindness
Short Definition:having or showing enthusiasm or kindness
Examples:- they exchanged warm, friendly smiles
- a warm welcome
(of a colour) containing red, yellow, or orange tones
Short Definition:containing red, yellow, or orange tones
Examples:- her fair colouring suited soft, warm shades
(of a scent or trail) fresh; strong.
Short Definition:fresh
Word: Warm
Speech Type: Verb
wɔːm
make or become warm
Short Definition:make or become warm
Examples:- I stamped my feet to warm them up
- the film warmed our hearts
- it's a bit chilly in here, but it'll soon warm up
Word: Warm
Speech Type: Noun
wɔːm
a warm place or area
Short Definition:warm place or area
Examples:- stay in the warm, I've made up the fire for you
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