cools - Master This Word
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cools Word Meanings
- to make something less warm
- to become less warm
- calm and composed
cools Example Sentences
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cools Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/kuːl/
US
/kul/
cools Word Etymology
cool = 'less warm'; Origin: Old English 'col' → Proto-Germanic → Related to German 'kühl'. Memory image: A cool breeze flowing through a hot summer day bringing relief.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
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I set a cup on the counter and push the knob to lower the heat, watching the steam fade as the air grows cooler. I lean back and adjust my stance, letting my shoulders loosen while the breeze brushes my face. I keep breathing steady, and I notice how the moment stays cool even as chaos swirls around.
Real Context
Cool is a versatile English word that covers temperature, mood, and style. As a verb, to cool means to make something less warm or to become less warm, and in cooking or science you might say you cool a liquid. As an adjective, cool describes weather that's pleasantly not hot, people who are calm under pressure, or objects and ideas that seem fashionable or impressive. In everyday speech, cool often signals approval and informal friendliness, but it can sound childish or overly casual in formal writing. Learners should watch for phrasal verbs like cool down, cool off, and for the contrast with cold, which is a stronger, more permanent sense of low temperature.
Usage Reminders
- - cool has many senses beyond temperature; use context to choose the meaning
- - remember the common phrasal verbs: cool down, cool off
- - avoid using cool in formal writing unless the tone is clearly casual
- - distinguish cool from cold when talking about temperature
- - when praising someone, choose precise phrases like impressive or stylish
Common Misconceptions
- Cool always means something is cold or low in temperature
- Cool can only describe weather
- Using cool in formal writing is always correct
- Cool means exciting or fashionable in every context
- The noun form coolness is only about temperature
Thinking Differences
For English speakers, cool spreads across temperature, mood, and style with nuanced phrases like cool down and cool off; learners must note subtle shifts from literal temperature to评价 and slang usage.
Learning Tips
- Learn all senses: temperature, mood, and style
- Practice with collocations: cool down, cool off
- Note the informal tone in many uses
- Differentiate cold (permanent low temperature) from cool (temporary or situational)
- Use examples from media to see casual usage
- Balance with synonyms like calm, trendy depending on context
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What does the word 'cools' mean?
A.To make something cooler
B.To decrease in temperature
C.To create a temperature rise
D.To intensify heat
Step 2: Usage
Choose the sentence that uses 'cools' correctly.
A.The sun cools the Earth at night.
B.The soup cools down after being on the stove.
C.She cools her hair with a new hairstyle.
D.He cools up the room when he enters.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is most similar to 'cools'?
A.heats
B.refreshes
C.warms
D.boils
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite of 'cools'?
A.freezes
B.chills
C.heats
D.ices
Step 5: Mastery
Can you think of a real-life context where the word 'cools' is applied?
A.When it gets hot outside, she finds shade.
B.After a long workout, the drink warms up quickly.
C.The evening breeze cools off the hot day.
D.On summer days, the ice cream melts rapidly.
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