Definition

Having a lower temperature than something else; more chilly.

Example

The weather today is colder than it was yesterday.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

I think it's getting colder outside every day.

Yeah, I noticed that too!

I can't wait for the first snowfall, though.

Same here! It always makes everything look beautiful.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Colder → It is formed from "cold" (from Old English "cald", meaning having a low temperature) and "-er" (a suffix used to form comparative adjectives). The word "colder" means having a lower temperature than something else.

Memory Tip

Think of 'cold' as having a low temperature, and the '-er' shows that it is even lower than something else. This helps you remember that 'colder' means having a lower temperature.

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