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Freeze
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Simple meaning
What does Freeze mean?
To become frozen or stop moving.
Dictionary definition
To become hard because of cold; also to stop moving suddenly.
Example sentences
Freeze in a sentence
easy
Water will freeze in the cold.
medium
The rabbit seemed to freeze in place.
hard
Freeze can describe ice forming, a person stopping suddenly, or pausing an action.
Synonyms
Words like Freeze
hardenTo become firm or solid.
coldRelated word that supports the meaning of freeze.
Antonyms
Opposite words
meltTo turn from solid to liquid.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to freeze, depending on context.
Word family
Freeze word family
Base word
freeze
verb
freeze
Freeze entry form.
noun
freezes
More than one freeze.
verb
freezed
Past form of freeze.
verb
freezing
Action form of freeze.
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Practice 1
What does freeze mean?
Freeze means to become frozen or stop moving.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to freeze?
Harden is close in meaning to freeze in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of freeze?
Melt contrasts with freeze.
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