Definition

To develop a layer of ice crystals on a surface due to cold temperatures.

Example

The grass began to frost early in the morning.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how everything frost over last night?

Yeah, it looked so beautiful in the morning light!

I love when the trees are all covered in frost.

Me too! It makes the whole place feel magical.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A layer of ice crystals that forms on surfaces when the temperature is very low, usually below freezing.

Example

In the morning, the grass was covered in a thin layer of frost.

Conversation

Did you see the frost on the grass this morning?

Yeah, it looked beautiful, but it was so cold outside!

I know, I had to scrape frost off my car before leaving.

Definition

To cover something with a layer of icing or to damage it by freezing temperatures.

Example

She decided to frost the cake with chocolate icing for the party.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how they frosted the cake at the party?

Yeah, it looked so beautiful and delicious!

I wish I could frost cakes like that.

Root Explanation

Frost → The word 'frost' originates from Old English 'forst', meaning a covering of ice or cold. It refers to the formation of ice crystals on surfaces due to low temperatures.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old English word 'forst' which means a covering of ice — this helps you remember that 'frost' refers to that icy layer.

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