warm1 adjectivewarm2 verbwarm3 nounwarm4 adverb
warmwarm1 /wɔːm $ wɔːrm/ ●●● S2 W2 adjective 
WORD ORIGINwarm1
Origin:
Old English wearmEXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- a warm bath
- a warm day
- Are you nice and warm?
- He gave Gabrielle a warm hug.
- He welcomed us with a warm smile.
- I'm looking forward to some warmer weather.
- I didn't want to get out of my nice warm bed.
- I need to buy a warm pair of boots for camping.
- It's nice and warm in the kitchen.
- It was freezing outside but in the ski lodge they were as warm as toast.
- It was nice and warm in the sunshine.
- Make sure you bring plenty of warm clothing.
- My mother's knitted me a nice warm sweater.
- She's a warm, caring person, and she'll make a wonderful nurse.
- The atmosphere in the meeting grew warm.
- These gloves are lovely and warm.
- These plants only grow in warm climates.
- We had to keep moving in order to keep warm.
- I feel warm tears running down my cheeks.
- It is warm all year round, with warm summers, mild winters and moderate rainfall.
- Just as warm and cool colors visually manipulate the size of a garden, they set the mood as well.
- Not as warm and maybe not as optimistic as it once was, but still plenty friendly and inviting.
- She would wear the Persian lamb to the meeting of the Symphony Orchestra Club tonight, even if it was a bit warm.
- The birds are warm, dry, and safe from predators.
- The morning was quiet and warm.
THESAURUSperson
used especially when you feel uncomfortable: · I feel really hot.· The travellers were hot, tired, and thirsty.
a little hot, especially in a way that feels comfortable: · Are you warm enough?· We had to keep moving in order to keep warm.
spoken very hot: · You must be boiling in that sweater!· ‘I’m going for a swim,' said Gary. ’I’m boiling.'· I felt boiling hot and tried to open one of the windows.
feeling very hot because you are ill: · His head ached and he felt feverish.· Hannah was slightly feverish, so we decided to call the doctor.
weather used especially when you feel uncomfortable: · a hot day· It’s too hot to do any work.
a little hot, especially in a way that seems pleasant: · a warm summer’s evening· It’s supposed to be a bit warmer tomorrow.
spoken very hot: · The weather was boiling hot.· a boiling hot day· It was absolutely boiling this lunchtime.
British English very hot and dry: · a baking hot afternoon· The weather was baking hot and conditions at the camp became unbearable.· It’s baking out there in the garden – I need a drink.
very hot: · It was another scorching hot July day.· When we got there, the weather was scorching.· Arizona is scorching hot every day.
hot and damp: · This week sees a return to more humid conditions.· Hong Kong gets very humid at this time of year.· In June the weather was often muggy in the evenings.· It was a warm muggy afternoon, and it looked like it would rain.
room used especially when you feel uncomfortable: · The office was uncomfortably hot.· The meeting was in a tiny hot room with no air conditioning.
a little hot, especially in a way that seems pleasant: · It’s nice and warm by the fire.· They were all sitting in the warm kitchen, sipping mugs of cocoa.
spoken very hot: · It’s boiling in here. Can I open the window?· a boiling hot New York recording studio
much too hot in a way that is uncomfortable – used about rooms and buildings: · The inside of the shed was like an oven.
food/liquid/something you touch · a hot drink· hot meals· Eat your food while it’s hot.
a little hot, especially in a way that seems pleasant: · The bread was still warm from the oven.· the warm waters of the Caribbean
spoken very hot: · The water’s boiling hot.· Boiling-hot steam shoots out from underground.· The mud in the pools is boiling.
slightly warm, but not hot enough – used about liquids: · a cup of lukewarm coffee· The bath water was lukewarm.
behaving towards someone in a way that shows you like them and are ready to talk to them or help them: · a friendly smile· The local people are very friendly.
[usually before noun] friendly and caring about other people, in a way that makes people like you and feel comfortable: · He was such a warm caring person and everyone loved him.· We received a very warm welcome.
especially spoken friendly and kind: · Chris is a nice guy. I’m sure you’ll get on with him.· He wasn’t very nice to the other children.
formal friendly and easy to like: · Tom was an amiable young man.
friendly to someone who has just arrived somewhere: · a welcoming smile· The group are very welcoming to new members.
friendly and eager to make visitors comfortable: · I found Japanese people to be very hospitable.
formal behaving in a cheerful and friendly way: · a genial host· She was in a genial mood.
formal friendly and polite but formal: · The two nations have always maintained cordial relations.
friendly and easy to talk to – used especially about people in important positions: · The head teacher is very approachable.
Longman Language Activatorbehaving in a friendly way easy to talk to, and ready to behave like a friend towards people you have not met before: · Ella was very friendly, and I liked her immediately.· The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful.friendly to/towards: · One surprise was how friendly everyone was to us on our travels.
someone who is nice is friendly and very easy to like: · We met some really nice people at the party - friends of my sister.nice to: · All Brad's friends were very nice to me, but I was too shy to join in their chat.
British /easy to get along with American friendly, relaxed, and not the type of person who causes unnecessary problems or arguments: · What's he like? Is he easy to get on with?· As a director, I'm always looking for good actors, but it's a bonus if they are easy to get along with too.
friendly and relaxed, and not easily annoyed or upset: · I feel lucky to have such an easygoing and affectionate child.· Stein's easygoing manner is only one of the reasons he will be missed when he retires.
someone who is warm is very friendly in a sincere way, and seems to really care about other people: · She's a warm, caring person, and she'll make a wonderful nurse.· He welcomed us with a warm smile.
someone who is approachable is friendly and easy to talk to, even though they are in a more important position than you: · If you have any problems, the head teacher is very approachable· Olivia has a reputation as an easygoing, approachable executive who always has lunch with her employees.
behaving in a way that shows you are glad to have other people visiting your home or your country, and doing things to make them feel relaxed and happy there: · He stood at the door with a welcoming smile.· Restaurant and hotel prices in the area are reasonable, and the townspeople are welcoming.
someone who is hospitable is friendly and generous to you when you visit their home or their country: · Most of the people I met in Laos were very hospitable and kind.
formal someone who is affable , especially a man, is polite, friendly, and cheerful: · She married an affable, middle-aged businessman.· Brown was affable and sympathetic, but also firm and decisive in dealing with the problems presented to him.
formal friendly and pleasant, and not easily annoyed or worried: · The waiter was an amiable young man.· Cohen is soft-spoken and amiable.
formal friendly, often laughing and making jokes, and enjoyable to be with: · Dr Saito has a warm, genial manner.· Our hosts were genial and friendly, and our stay was a very pleasant one.
to guess correctly to guess correctly that something is true, or guess the right answer to something: · "Are you Dan's brother?'' "Yes, how did you guess?''· Luckily, I guessed the right answer and won the prize!guess what/who/where etc: · Guy looked at her face, and guessed what she was thinking.guess (that): · From their behaviour it was easy to guess that they were married.guess the truth: · They had already guessed the truth about their son's disappearance.guess right: · Which hand have I got the chocolate in? If you guess right you can have it.
spoken say this when someone's guess about something is nearly correct: · "Where are you going? Egypt, Morocco?" "You're getting warm!"
warm, but not hot a little hot, but not very hot, especially in a way that is pleasant: · I didn't want to get out of my nice warm bed.· It's nice and warm in the kitchen.· a warm day· These plants only grow in warm climates.
food or drinks that are lukewarm are slightly warm and not as warm or cold as they should be: · The bartender handed me a mug of lukewarm beer.· The coffee was only lukewarm.
liquid that is tepid is only slightly warm, especially in a way that seems unpleasant: · The soup was disgusting, greasy, tepid and watery.· He soaked a handkerchief in some tepid water and wiped her forehead.
clothes that make you warm · These gloves are lovely and warm.· My mother's knitted me a nice warm sweater.· Make sure you bring plenty of warm clothing.
thermal clothing is made from special material to keep you warm in cold weather: · Wear thermal underwear, hat, and gloves while skiing.· Runners were given thermal blankets to prevent heat loss at the end of the race.
when you feel hot feeling hot , especially when this makes you feel uncomfortable: · I'm too hot - could you open the window?· The travellers were hot, tired, and thirsty.
feeling warm when it is cold outside, especially in a way that is pleasant and comfortable: · Are you nice and warm?keep warm (=make yourself stay warm): · We had to keep moving in order to keep warm.warm as toast (=very warm and comfortable): · It was freezing outside but in the ski lodge they were as warm as toast.
spoken to feel very hot and uncomfortable: · "I'm going for a swim,'' said Gary, "I'm boiling.''· You must be roasting in that coat.
if you are sweltering , you feel very hot, wet, and uncomfortable, because the weather or the room you are in is too hot: · Hundreds of children sweltering in the heat went to the neighborhood pool.
if you have a temperature or run a temperature , your body is hotter than usual because you are ill: · Liz was running a temperature of 39.8° C.· Victims of heat stroke have a body temperature of 104 degrees Fahrenheit or higher.
feeling very hot and often red in the face because you have a fever: · Hannah looked weak and feverish and we decided to call the doctor.· He said he felt feverish and complained of pains in his chest.
to get hot or hotter · If the lawnmower gets hot, turn it off.· As the summer got hotter, the streams began to run more slowly.· The rocks get warmer in the sun and the lizards come out to lie on them.it gets hot/warm (=the weather gets hot) · It got hotter and hotter throughout the day.
to get hotter, especially gradually as a result of being heated by something else: · The stones heated up in the sun.· As the gas heats up, it expands.· While the oven is heating up, prepare the sauce.
if something such as a place warms up , it gradually becomes warmer after being cold, especially so that it reaches a more comfortable temperature: · The room began to warm up.· It usually takes a long time for the sea to warm up.· It's pretty cold outside now, but it should warm up later.
if an engine or a machine overheats , it becomes too hot and cannot work properly: · The engine started overheating and steam poured out of the front of the car.· The cooling system broke down, the nuclear reactor overheated, and the plant had to be evacuated.
hot weather · We had three weeks of very hot weather.· It was the hottest summer this century.it is hot · Isn't it hot today?
especially spoken extremely hot: it is boiling/scorching: · It's boiling out here! Let's go inside and get a cool drink.boiling hot/scorching hot: · It was a boiling hot day, and the kids were out playing in the pool.
pleasantly hot, but not too hot: · I'm looking forward to some warmer weather.nice and warm: · It was nice and warm in the sunshine.
mild winter weather is pleasant because it is not as cold as it usually is: · It seems quite mild for February.· Some plants will survive outside during a mild winter.
if the weather is humid , the air is hot and wet in a way that makes you feel uncomfortable: · Tokyo is very humid in summer.· It was a hot, humid day, and the only sound was the buzzing of insects.
WORD SETSamber, nounamethyst, nounapricot, nounaquamarine, nounashen, adjectiveauburn, adjectiveazure, adjectivebar, nounbarred, adjectivebeige, nounblack, adjectiveblack, nounblack, verbblack and white, adjectiveblacken, verbbleed, verbblood-red, adjectiveblue, adjectiveblue, nounbluish, adjectivebold, adjectivebottle green, nounbrassy, adjectivebrindled, adjectivebronze, nounbronze, adjectivebrown, adjectivebrown, nounbuff, nounburgundy, nouncarmine, nouncarroty, adjectivecerise, nouncerulean, nounchartreuse, nouncherry, nounchestnut, nounchestnut, adjectivechromatic, adjectivechrome yellow, nounclaret, nounclear, adjectivecoffee, nouncool, adjectivecopper, nouncoral, adjectivecream, adjectivecreamy, adjectivecrimson, adjectivecyan, adjectivedappled, adjectivedapple-grey, nounDay-Glo, adjectivediscoloration, noundiscolour, verbdrab, adjectivedull, adjectivedun, noundusky, adjectivedye, verbebony, adjectivefawn, adjectiveflaxen, adjectiveflesh-coloured, adjectiveflorid, adjectivefluorescent, adjectiveflush, nounfuchsia, noungarish, adjectivegarnet, noungaudy, adjectivegay, adjectiveginger, adjectivegold, noungold, adjectivegolden, adjectivegray, green, adjectivegreen, noungreenish, adjectivegrey, adjectivegrey, noungreyish, adjectivehazel, adjectiveindigo, nouniridescent, adjectiveivory, nounjade, nounjet-black, adjectivekhaki, nounlavender, nounleaden, adjectivelemon, nounlilac, nounlily-white, adjectivelime green, nounlivid, adjectiveloud, adjectiveluminous, adjectivelurid, adjectivemagenta, nounmagnolia, nounmahogany, nounmaroon, nounmatch, nounmauve, nounmellow, adjectivemellow, verbmonochrome, adjectivemousy, adjectivemuddy, adjectivemulticoloured, adjectivemustard, nounmuted, adjectivenavy blue, adjectiveneutral, adjectiveochre, nounoff-white, nounolive, nounopalescent, adjectiveorange, nounpale, adjectivepastel, nounpastel, adjectivepeach, nounpea green, nounpearly, adjectivepepper-and-salt, adjectivepink, adjectivepink, nounpinkish, adjectiveplum, nounplum, adjectivepowder blue, nounprimary colour, nounprimrose, nounprismatic, adjectivepuce, adjectivepure, adjectivepurple, nounpurplish, adjectivered, adjectivered, nounredden, verbreddish, adjectiveredhead, nounrestrained, adjectiverich, adjectiverose, nounrose, adjectiveroseate, adjectiverose-coloured, adjectiverosy, adjectiveroyal blue, nounruby, nounruddy, adjectiverusset, nounsable, adjectivesaffron, nounscarlet, adjectivesepia, nounshade, nounshocking pink, nounsienna, nounsilver, nounsilver, adjectivesilvery, adjectivesky-blue, adjectivesnow-white, adjectivesnowy, adjectivesoft, adjectivesombre, adjectivesteely, adjectivetaupe, nountawny, adjectiveteal, nountint, nountint, verbtone, nounturquoise, nountwo-tone, adjectiveultramarine, nounumber, nounvermilion, nounvibrant, adjectiveviolet, nounwarm, adjectivewaxen, adjectiveweak, adjectivewhite, adjectivewhite, nounwhiten, verbwhitish, adjectiveyellow, adjectiveyellow, nounyellow, verbyellowy, adjective
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY
I’ve put your dinner in the oven to keep it warm. You’ll be as warm as toast in that sleeping bag. Please give a warm welcome to our special guest. The Hungarian people are warm and friendly.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES The living room was warm and cosy. We’d like to extend a warm welcome to our French visitors. a house-warming party We huddled around the fire to keep warm. The house seemed nice and tidy. The kids were warm and snug in their beds. Make sure you wrap up warm – it’s freezing.COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN
I’ve put your dinner in the oven to keep it warm. (=wear enough clothes not to feel cold) Make sure you keep warm!
Make sure you keep warm! You’ll be as warm as toast in that sleeping bag. Please give a warm welcome to our special guest. The Hungarian people are warm and friendly.· Warm air rises and is replaced by cooler and denser air.· I felt a sudden rush of hot air.
· Why don't you have a nice warm bath?
· A warm breeze ruffled the leaves of the trees.
· a warm brown shade
· Many people prefer to live where the climate is warm.
· If you’re walking in the mountains, take plenty of warm clothes.
· The flood victims need shelter and warm clothing.
· I was wrapped up in a nice warm coat.
(=pleasant and containing some red, yellow, or orange)· The old farmhouse is beautifully decorated with warm colours.
· The house is warm and comfortable even in winter.
The living room was warm and cosy.· Come inside and I’ll make you a hot drink.
· It was a fine evening, so we decide to eat outside.
· Do some warm-up exercises before lifting heavy weights.
We’d like to extend a warm welcome to our French visitors. (=an area of warm or cold air)
a house-warming party We huddled around the fire to keep warm. (=light that seems slightly yellow or orange)· the soft light of the candles
· Can I have a cup of warm milk please?
The house seemed nice and tidy. (=friendly and kind to people)· Everyone who knew Roseanne will miss her warm personality.
(=friendly or approving)· The prince was given a warm reception when he visited Birmingham.
(also receive a warm etc reception formal)· As he came on, Rocky got a great reception from the crowd.
formal· They met with a chilly reception from my mother.
· Opposition parties gave the proposals a lukewarm reception.
· Peter Leary welcomed Rachel with a warm smile.
The kids were warm and snug in their beds.· There was a very cold spell in late November.
· The hot sun beat down on the men working.
· Don't spend too long in hot sunshine without a hat.
· You can be sure of a warm welcome.
Make sure you wrap up warm – it’s freezing.· From the hot grill a current of warm air wafts across my face.· Now the warm air was full of shouts and movement.· Feel the warm air as you breathe out and the cooler air as you breathe in.· When the evening comes the female spruce budworm moth rises up on warm air currents.· The weight of the glider and the woman slowed him down, but he could feel the warm air currents.· Buffalo were tethered and breathed warm air into the night.· I didn't know anything about the way some birds use warm air currents to help their flight.· In the winter, reversible ceiling fans can help circulate warm air and make furnace use more efficient.
· After they made love, he had left the warm bed and her possessive arms.· He climbed back into the warm bed and drew his weeping wife to him.· She thought of her warm bed, and began to close the window.· His wet, cold body was aching and calling out for a hot meal and warm bed.· But he would have a drink and a warm bed awaiting him when he got rid of it.· She turned half-asleep in her big warm bed to curl an arm and herself round Lucy's hot soft body.· She must have told me once that I was lucky to have a warm bed to lie in at night.· No, all it has taken is a nice, warm bed and an active imagination coaxing me into a deep sleep.
· Both stood still, the warm blood freezing in their veins.· The heated honey ran like thin, warm blood.· Cold blackness grasped at him, fingering its way through his warm blood, just waiting its moment.· As long as warm blood flows in my body and I am fit to remember, my experience of Fiona will never be lost.· Stepping through the warm blood, Dai Huang lit the fire.
· She clasped the two small warm bodies to her and wept a little on to their coats.· It had been a long time since a warm body had been beside him.· Toast, newspapers and a warm body.· The movement aggravated the sensations she was already experiencing at the contact with Travis's warm body.· A warm body is not hard to find.· He woke in the small hours, feeling cold, and moved over to be closer to Carolyn's warm body.· She turned round, ready to scuttle back to the house, and immediately cannoned into a hard, warm body.
· On warm days a long and cooling drink, or a mug of tea, is impossible to resist.· It was a warm day when I saw a thick white fog gradually creeping up the sides of the hills.· So, except during a few warm days in summer, a white coat would seem to put its wearer at a disadvantage.· Once, on a particularly warm day, Quinn saw him sprawled out on the grass asleep.· It was a warm day, one of the best that summer, and they ate on the terrace.· Today is a rare warm day in winter, in the mid-fifties.· They enjoy water and do not hesitate to enter it on warm days.· Sanderman must remember back to a warm day in September when he first met Gretzky.
· The Nimbus engineers also ensure that the ever-lovely Vocalise emits a particularly warm glow.· Every time I glance inside l feel a warm glow of satisfaction.· For the first time that week, I felt a warm glow inside me.· When I read aloud, my goal is to snuggle around the warm glow of a story.· Sunlight streamed in from the windows above the gallery, bathing the polished panels of the walls in a warm glow.· The warm glow would spread, kill the thumping in his head, and still the tremble in his hand.· Rarely has a film given me such a warm glow.· Eighteen-year-old Kerri Strug is in her second Olympics and has yet to feel the warm glow of stardom.
· A good mind and a warm heart can be made impotent if there is no commitment.· It recognized what was climbing up toward it from the warm heart of the Solar System.· Her outwardly cynical manner concealed a warm heart, and she was devoted to those she loved.· Marty is a cold-blooded killer with a warm heart and a vulnerable ego.· But Maggie had a warm heart and she looked for the best in people.
· They were almost asleep now, bathed in warm light, half hearing Scriabin on the kitchen radio.· He stands outside the window looking in at shoppers in the bright warm light of the store.· If trumpet girl was your only prospect of a date wouldn't you see Wellard in a warmer light?· Lamps glowed here and there in the room, creating pools of warm light.· Across the street warm lights showed through pebbled glass.· The warm light felt as if it would never change.· Seconds later, it seemed, some one was shining a very bright, warm light against her closed lids.
· All this happened in the area of the tent, the warm place that had been their haven.· Cover loosely and keep in a warm place for about 4 hours.· Leave the mixture in a warm place until the yeast starts to bubble. 2.· Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let dough rise in a warm place until it has doubled in bulk.· With this mark I will find the wings to fly to the warm place.· Cover pheasant with aluminum foil and let rest in a warm place.· For an old-age pensioner, a warm place on a winter's afternoon.· Allow the dough to rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, until it has roughly doubled in size.
· Assets of £75,000 or even less can now be enough to guarantee you a warm reception from the private bankers.· There were no problems with the trip, he said, but he was embarrassed by the warm reception he received.· From some of the 11,000 students a warm reception, and a cheeky invitation.· We are preparing a warm reception for invaders.
· Store the vinyl in a warm room during cold months of the year.· Fill him up with food and booze, direct him to a warm room and then pray hard.· I opted for bright welcoming lights, while my friend said that she liked warm rooms and a good fire.· The kitchen was the warmest room in the house, apart from the sickroom.· In a warm room the nose discharges and fills up which ameliorates the headache; a thick, fluent, yellow discharge.· Drying time: wearable after drying for three hours in a warm room.· Closed curtains, the kettle singing, warm room.
· Sunshine, warm smiles and a skyline of gently rounded peaks dressed in verdant green meadows and lush forests.· She glanced up at Mel with a warm smile and a look of pleasure.· However nervous she may have felt inside, her warm smile and unaffected manner were a photographer's delight.· George said with a warm smile.· A beautiful Philippino nurse with a warm smile slid out of - as we slid into - a small office.· She tipped the basket towards the girls and smiled a wide, warm smile at the two men.· He gave her a warm smile in spite of everything.· Clinton, all fuzzy and warm smiles, understood this.
· When Nails had the refrigerator factory to himself on a warm summer evening he felt amazingly content.· This rustic, flavorful stew is good hot or at room temperature on a warm summer day.· It is warm all year round, with warm summers, mild winters and moderate rainfall.· After a warm summer, things were looking mighty good at the end of August.· It was still hot from the dry July day: no-one could recall such a warm summer.· This unusual dish is ideal for picnics or lunches on a warm summer day.· The warm summer air was clear, and the smoke could be clearly seen billowing straight up.· He did not survive a warm summer night.
· Sliding deeper, he let the warm water lap around him.· The warm water would make the blood flow easily.· Others were given warm water for soup, and on complaining were harshly told to work harder.· It grows in pools and ponds and requires warmer water.· Turning on the brass taps, she half filled the bath with warm water.· Wash walls with a solution of two tablespoons of baking soda to one quart warm water.· An organic alternative to proprietary sprays is a strong solution of soap or washing-up liquid in warm water.· Wash gasket and door liner with warm water and mild soap or detergent.
· Choose a site in full sun, and water well during warm weather.· You may not know how extensive the damage is until warmer weather.· That was borne out by the census that was taken in April, in rather warmer weather.· Harvesting began early in Bordeaux as well, due to unseasonably warm weather.· At last, warm weather - but alas, no mink.· With warm weather coming, the residents are concerned about potential mosquito problems with the flooded, open field.· Just think about the ways in which your skin changes in warmer weather.· As the warm weather arrives in Yosemite, so do the people en masse, many from far reaches of the world.
· And the warmest welcome is extended to Bob Marley, who draws the sort of tourists that don't mind the rain.· You will be sure of a warm welcome.· Collectors, bibliophiles and browsers will find a warm welcome from the many dealers when the fair opens at 10.00 am precisely.· This was a busy and fruitful time, and the team were given a warm welcome in all the places we worked.· Anyone who dreads the hairdressers more than the dentists can be guaranteed a warm welcome at Greys with free advice available.· You are assured of a warm welcome from Frau Hinterholzer, the owner.· Boro's crowd gave their local boy a warm welcome, so warm it burned him off.· You are sure to receive a warm welcome.
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► look/feel like death warmed up► plenty big/fast/warm etc enough► warm-ups
- It warms the cockles of my female heart to know that such womanly wiles still continue to manipulate and convince.
- All that changed, as inevitably it had to, but it was lovely and warm and fulfilling while it lasted.
- I always keep the heater on upstairs, so it's always lovely and warm.
- The kerosene stove kept the room warm as toast.
- Harvesting began early in Bordeaux as well, due to unseasonably warm weather.
- It was mid-summer, and unseasonably warm for Glasgow.
- The cherry tree was coming into blossom, encouraged by the unseasonably warm sunshine.
- The mid-afternoon sun was still unseasonably warm, and there were children bathing in the sea.
- The night being unseasonably warm, most of the windows were wide open.
- The spring day was unseasonably warm, and after two hour's tuition she went into the clubhouse.
- A former miner, Joe was presented with a cheque together with good wishes for a long and happy retirement.
- And while babies are on my mind, my best wishes to Patsy Kensit on the birth of her son.
- Meanwhile, may I wish you all a very Happy Christmas and best wishes for the coming year.
- My best wishes to Madame Zborowska and warm greetings to you.
- Our best wishes to his family and friends.
- She hadn't deserved their kindness, their good wishes - she'd hardly been a boon companion of late.
- Spare me your shock and good wishes.
- With best wishes for success and prosperity.
WORD FAMILYnounwarmththe warmwarmerwarmingadjectivewarmwarmingadverbwarmlywarmverbwarm
1be warm slightly hot, especially in a pleasant way OPP cool: The house was lovely and warm. I hope we get some warm weather soon. I’ve put your dinner in the oven to keep it warm. warm water► see thesaurus at hot2feel warm if you are warm, your body is at a comfortable temperature: Are you warm enough?keep/stay warm (=wear enough clothes not to feel cold) Make sure you keep warm! You’ll be as warm as toast in that sleeping bag.3clothes/buildings clothes or buildings that are warm can keep in heat or keep out cold: Here, put on your nice warm coat.4friendly friendly or making someone feel comfortable and relaxed: a warm, reassuring smile Please give a warm welcome to our special guest. a warm glow of satisfaction The Hungarian people are warm and friendly.► see thesaurus at friendly5colour warm colours contain the colours red, yellow, and orange, which make you feel comfortable and happy OPP cool6correct [not before noun] used especially in games to say that someone is near to guessing the correct answer or finding a hidden object OPP cold: You’re getting warmer.—warmness noun [uncountable]warm1 adjectivewarm2 verbwarm3 nounwarm4 adverb
warmwarm2 ●●○ (also warm up) verb [intransitive, transitive] VERB TABLE
warm
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | warm |
| he, she, it | warms | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | warmed |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have warmed |
| he, she, it | has warmed | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had warmed |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will warm |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have warmed |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am warming |
| he, she, it | is warming | |
| you, we, they | are warming | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was warming |
| you, we, they | were warming | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been warming |
| he, she, it | has been warming | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been warming |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be warming |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been warming |
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Serve in warmed tortillas, with salsa.
- Another great way to warm up is to save the more difficult documents for last.
- Don't warm wine by placing it next to a radiator or open fire, as this will cause it to taste coarse.
- I stamp my feet to warm them up.
- It is said that the prison director steals the fuel to warm his own house in Meknes.
- The more complex, the longer it takes to warm up.
- This is an inspirational tale that would warm the heart of Joseph Campbell.
Longman Language Activatorto exercise your body
to walk, do sports etc in order to stay healthy and become stronger: · You should exercise every day and get plenty of fresh air.· Even people who start exercising quite late in life notice considerable benefits.· A lot of managers spend long hours in their cars and exercise very little.
also take exercise British to exercise, especially regularly: · You should do at least fifteen minutes' exercise each day.· Doctors are always telling us that we should do more exercise.· Most of the people here never take any exercise at all.
to do exercise, especially as part of your daily work or daily life: · A lot of children these days don't get enough exercise.· Try to increase the amount of exercise you get, perhaps by walking to work.
to exercise regularly, using all the important muscles in your body, especially in a gym or exercise class: · Professional footballers spend at least an hour every day working out in the gym.· I go jogging every morning and work out with weights twice a week.
British to exercise regularly in order to stay healthy and young: · Jim gave up drinking and took up tennis in an attempt to keep fit.· Many older people find that keeping fit can be fun as well as good for their health.
also get fit British to do regular exercise because you are not healthy or strong enough: · It's not too late to get into shape before the summer holidays.· If you want to get fit quickly, jogging is one of the best ways.
also limber up especially British to do gentle physical exercises just before playing a sport, dancing etc, so that you do not injure your muscles: · It's important to warm up properly before you do any sport.· The runners are now limbering up as they get ready for the race.
to prepare for a sporting event, especially by exercising: · We train twice a week at the local gym.· I'm not as fit as I should be. I don't train enough.
to make something hot or hotter to make something hot by using a machine or fire: · She heated the water in a small pan.· Wax melts quickly when it is heated.· It costs a lot to heat these offices.
also warm something over American informal to heat food so that it can be eaten, especially food that was cooked earlier and has become cold: heat/warm up something: · I heated up yesterday's chicken pie and had it for lunch today.heat/warm something up: · Do you want some soup? It'll only take a few minutes to heat it up.· Waffles are good warmed over in a toaster.
to heat food thoroughly so that it is completely cooked: · Add the chopped onion to the mixture and heat it through.· Make sure you heat that stew through before you eat it.
if something such as the sun or a fire warms a place or warms it up , it makes it warm: · I put the heater on to warm the bedroom.· The sun'll warm up the water in the lake.
informal to heat something slightly so that it does not feel very cold any more: · Put the heater on for long enough to take the chill off the room.· Don't boil the milk, just heat it enough to take the chill off.
to get hot or hotter · If the lawnmower gets hot, turn it off.· As the summer got hotter, the streams began to run more slowly.· The rocks get warmer in the sun and the lizards come out to lie on them.it gets hot/warm (=the weather gets hot) · It got hotter and hotter throughout the day.
to get hotter, especially gradually as a result of being heated by something else: · The stones heated up in the sun.· As the gas heats up, it expands.· While the oven is heating up, prepare the sauce.
if something such as a place warms up , it gradually becomes warmer after being cold, especially so that it reaches a more comfortable temperature: · The room began to warm up.· It usually takes a long time for the sea to warm up.· It's pretty cold outside now, but it should warm up later.
if an engine or a machine overheats , it becomes too hot and cannot work properly: · The engine started overheating and steam poured out of the front of the car.· The cooling system broke down, the nuclear reactor overheated, and the plant had to be evacuated.
to make someone warmer · Hardin stood by the fire to warm up.warm somebody up · Drink some of this coffee -- it'll warm you up.· I tried to warm her up by covering her in a blanket.
to make yourself feel warmer, for example by standing near a fire or heater: · Jim came into the living room to warm himself by the fire.warm your hands/feet etc: · I put my feet near the radiator to warm them.
to begin to like someone to begin to like someone, especially someone that you did not like at first: · At first I thought she was a bit weird, but now I'm getting to like her.· Over the years, we grew to like each other, despite our differences.· I've gradually come to like Larry and his eccentric habits.
to begin to like someone and feel friendly towards them: · Her heart warmed to Amos. He was obviously a man who loved animals.· She was very nervous about introducing James to her children, but they warmed to him immediately.
to begin to like someone, especially when you have only known them for a very short time: · I introduced Anders to my brother and they took to each other immediately.· When Nicky takes to someone the way he's taken to you, he's your friend for life.· They only met yesterday, but I can tell Jim's taken a great liking to the girl.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY The more she spoke, the more she warmed to her subject.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES The living room was warm and cosy. We’d like to extend a warm welcome to our French visitors. a house-warming party We huddled around the fire to keep warm. The house seemed nice and tidy. The kids were warm and snug in their beds. Make sure you wrap up warm – it’s freezing.COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB
The more she spoke, the more she warmed to her subject.· Warm air rises and is replaced by cooler and denser air.· I felt a sudden rush of hot air.
· Why don't you have a nice warm bath?
· A warm breeze ruffled the leaves of the trees.
· a warm brown shade
· Many people prefer to live where the climate is warm.
· If you’re walking in the mountains, take plenty of warm clothes.
· The flood victims need shelter and warm clothing.
· I was wrapped up in a nice warm coat.
(=pleasant and containing some red, yellow, or orange)· The old farmhouse is beautifully decorated with warm colours.
· The house is warm and comfortable even in winter.
The living room was warm and cosy.· Come inside and I’ll make you a hot drink.
· It was a fine evening, so we decide to eat outside.
· Do some warm-up exercises before lifting heavy weights.
We’d like to extend a warm welcome to our French visitors. (=an area of warm or cold air)
a house-warming party We huddled around the fire to keep warm. (=light that seems slightly yellow or orange)· the soft light of the candles
· Can I have a cup of warm milk please?
The house seemed nice and tidy. (=friendly and kind to people)· Everyone who knew Roseanne will miss her warm personality.
(=friendly or approving)· The prince was given a warm reception when he visited Birmingham.
(also receive a warm etc reception formal)· As he came on, Rocky got a great reception from the crowd.
formal· They met with a chilly reception from my mother.
· Opposition parties gave the proposals a lukewarm reception.
· Peter Leary welcomed Rachel with a warm smile.
The kids were warm and snug in their beds.· There was a very cold spell in late November.
· The hot sun beat down on the men working.
· Don't spend too long in hot sunshine without a hat.
· You can be sure of a warm welcome.
Make sure you wrap up warm – it’s freezing.· Meanwhile fry mushrooms, then add turkey and warm through.· Stir in basil and duck and warm through.· Add the flaked tuna to the sauce and warm through.· Let the soup warm through completely, then serve with a dusting of freshly grated nutmeg.· Heat over medium heat until warmed through.· Return the bowl to the heat to warm through. 3.
NOUN· It warms the cockles of my female heart to know that such womanly wiles still continue to manipulate and convince.· Talk of means-testing pensions hardly warms the cockles.· This will warm the cockles of a sappy gal's heart.
· As the Ice Age passed and the earth warmed, the glaciers, year by year, retreated.· As the Earth warmed and partial melting occurred, water was released and carried to the surface along with lava.· Already it felt as though the earth would never warm again.· But how much would the Earth warm?
· He was quite warming to the idea of all this.
· The author warms to his subject when he writes of the Peninsular War.· Mike has, by now, more than warmed to his subject.· Religion, continued Joshua, warming to his subject, played no part at all.· I admitted, warming to my subject now that I had gotten started, that I had not always felt this way.· Just as I was warming to the subject, I noticed that this handsome, intelligent man was finishing my sentences.
· It was cool, with the sun just beginning to warm their arms and the stones in the wall along the drive.· The sun had warmed the stucco.· Butterflies, in contrast, open their wings to the sun to warm up and take off.· The red sun warmed him as it rose in the sky, and that brought him pleasure.· As the sun warms their walls, the air inside becomes hotter than that in the centre of the nest.· I suppose the sun has warmed the house, because the nighttime temperatures have been twenty or thirty degrees lower.
· Shaking a little at first but gradually warming to his theme, the sacked Chancellor dealt John Major a devastating blow.
· As the weather warms, these multiply, without benefit of males, into millions.· Once the weather warms up, you could move the star fruit outdoors.· In the clamp they last well until February, but tend to rot when the weather warms up in the spring.· When the weather warmed, it be-came time for the swallow to fly north.· The plugs will spread as the weather warms.
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► look/feel like death warmed up► plenty big/fast/warm etc enough► warm-ups
- It warms the cockles of my female heart to know that such womanly wiles still continue to manipulate and convince.
- All that changed, as inevitably it had to, but it was lovely and warm and fulfilling while it lasted.
- I always keep the heater on upstairs, so it's always lovely and warm.
- The kerosene stove kept the room warm as toast.
- Harvesting began early in Bordeaux as well, due to unseasonably warm weather.
- It was mid-summer, and unseasonably warm for Glasgow.
- The cherry tree was coming into blossom, encouraged by the unseasonably warm sunshine.
- The mid-afternoon sun was still unseasonably warm, and there were children bathing in the sea.
- The night being unseasonably warm, most of the windows were wide open.
- The spring day was unseasonably warm, and after two hour's tuition she went into the clubhouse.
- A former miner, Joe was presented with a cheque together with good wishes for a long and happy retirement.
- And while babies are on my mind, my best wishes to Patsy Kensit on the birth of her son.
- Meanwhile, may I wish you all a very Happy Christmas and best wishes for the coming year.
- My best wishes to Madame Zborowska and warm greetings to you.
- Our best wishes to his family and friends.
- She hadn't deserved their kindness, their good wishes - she'd hardly been a boon companion of late.
- Spare me your shock and good wishes.
- With best wishes for success and prosperity.
WORD FAMILYnounwarmththe warmwarmerwarmingadjectivewarmwarmingadverbwarmlywarmverbwarm
to make someone or something warm or warmer, or to become warm or warmer: They gathered round the fire to warm their hands.warm yourself Warm yourself by the fire.warm to somebody/something (also warm up to somebody/something American English) phrasal verb1to begin to like someone you have just met: Bruce didn’t warm to him as he had to Casey.2to become more eager, interested, or excited about somethingwarm to a theme/subject/topic etc The more she spoke, the more she warmed to her subject. Voters are starting to warm up to the idea.warm up phrasal verb1make warm to become warm, or to make someone or something warm: With the fire on, the room should soon warm up. Once the weather warms up, you can move the plants outdoors.warm something ↔ up I turned on the grill to warm it up.warm somebody up Come inside and have a drink. It’ll warm you up.2food to heat food, especially food that has already been cooked, so that it is hot enough to eat, or to become hot enough to eatwarm something ↔ up I’ll put the lasagne in the oven to warm it up.3do exercises to do gentle physical exercises to prepare your body for dancing, sport etc: The runners began warming up. → warm-up1(1), warm-up2(2)4machine/engine if a machine or engine warms up, or if you warm it up, it becomes ready to work properly after being switched on: He waited for the photocopier to warm up.warm something ↔ up He started to warm up the aircraft’s engines.5event if a party, election etc warms up, it starts to become enjoyable or interesting, especially because more is happening: The race for governor is beginning to warm up.6practise if musicians, singers, or performers warm up, they practise just before a performance: The band had little time to warm up before going on stage.7perform/speak first to perform or speak first at an event, so that the people listening are relaxed or excited before the main singer, speaker etc comes onwarm somebody ↔ up He warmed up the audience by telling them a few jokes.warm up for They warmed up for U2 on one of their early tours. → look/feel like death warmed up/over at death(8)warm1 adjectivewarm2 verbwarm3 nounwarm4 adverb
warmwarm3 noun EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- The warmth of the sun was making them all sleepy.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES The living room was warm and cosy. We’d like to extend a warm welcome to our French visitors. a house-warming party We huddled around the fire to keep warm. The house seemed nice and tidy. The kids were warm and snug in their beds. Make sure you wrap up warm – it’s freezing.COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSVERB
· Warm air rises and is replaced by cooler and denser air.· I felt a sudden rush of hot air.
· Why don't you have a nice warm bath?
· A warm breeze ruffled the leaves of the trees.
· a warm brown shade
· Many people prefer to live where the climate is warm.
· If you’re walking in the mountains, take plenty of warm clothes.
· The flood victims need shelter and warm clothing.
· I was wrapped up in a nice warm coat.
(=pleasant and containing some red, yellow, or orange)· The old farmhouse is beautifully decorated with warm colours.
· The house is warm and comfortable even in winter.
The living room was warm and cosy.· Come inside and I’ll make you a hot drink.
· It was a fine evening, so we decide to eat outside.
· Do some warm-up exercises before lifting heavy weights.
We’d like to extend a warm welcome to our French visitors. (=an area of warm or cold air)
a house-warming party We huddled around the fire to keep warm. (=light that seems slightly yellow or orange)· the soft light of the candles
· Can I have a cup of warm milk please?
The house seemed nice and tidy. (=friendly and kind to people)· Everyone who knew Roseanne will miss her warm personality.
(=friendly or approving)· The prince was given a warm reception when he visited Birmingham.
(also receive a warm etc reception formal)· As he came on, Rocky got a great reception from the crowd.
formal· They met with a chilly reception from my mother.
· Opposition parties gave the proposals a lukewarm reception.
· Peter Leary welcomed Rachel with a warm smile.
The kids were warm and snug in their beds.· There was a very cold spell in late November.
· The hot sun beat down on the men working.
· Don't spend too long in hot sunshine without a hat.
· You can be sure of a warm welcome.
Make sure you wrap up warm – it’s freezing.· The tingle from the retinol is mild; my skin just felt a little warm.· Lettie replied, feeling anger warm inside her.· Was it self-deception or did she really feel warm to his touch?
· He never set foot into the church, even to get warm.· Near a courtyard I saw a synagogue, and I went in to get warm.· No matter how much heat you put into it, you can t get warm.
· Remove from pan with a slotted utensil and drain on paper towels; keep warm.· Cook on both sides until golden brown, then drain on paper towel. Keep fritters warm while cooking remaining batter.· Transfer rabbit pieces to a serving platter and keep warm.· When rabbit is done, remove from pan to a serving platter and keep warm.· While sauce is cooking, in another large saute pan, saute apple wedges in butter until lightly browned. Keep warm.· Taste and adjust seasoning with salt; keep warm.
· Bake in a preheated oven at 200C, 400F or Gas Mark 6 for 10-12 minutes. Serve warm.· Remove legs to a serving platter and keep warm.· Remove from pans, baste with butter and serve warm.· Add to skillet and stir to blend. Serve warm with fried won ton chips.· Bake in a 350-degree oven for 45 minutes or until center appears set. Serve warm with whiskey sauce.· Immediately remove from cookie sheet. Serve warm.· It can be served warm or at room temperature.
· If you put the meat back in the refrigerator in a big lump, the center will stay warm for hours.· Soon we will turn away from each other, but our backs will touch, close enough to stay warm.· Serve warm; it will stay warm for well over an hour.
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► look/feel like death warmed up► plenty big/fast/warm etc enough► warm-ups
the warm British English a place that is warm OPP the cold: - It warms the cockles of my female heart to know that such womanly wiles still continue to manipulate and convince.
- All that changed, as inevitably it had to, but it was lovely and warm and fulfilling while it lasted.
- I always keep the heater on upstairs, so it's always lovely and warm.
- The kerosene stove kept the room warm as toast.
- Harvesting began early in Bordeaux as well, due to unseasonably warm weather.
- It was mid-summer, and unseasonably warm for Glasgow.
- The cherry tree was coming into blossom, encouraged by the unseasonably warm sunshine.
- The mid-afternoon sun was still unseasonably warm, and there were children bathing in the sea.
- The night being unseasonably warm, most of the windows were wide open.
- The spring day was unseasonably warm, and after two hour's tuition she went into the clubhouse.
- A former miner, Joe was presented with a cheque together with good wishes for a long and happy retirement.
- And while babies are on my mind, my best wishes to Patsy Kensit on the birth of her son.
- Meanwhile, may I wish you all a very Happy Christmas and best wishes for the coming year.
- My best wishes to Madame Zborowska and warm greetings to you.
- Our best wishes to his family and friends.
- She hadn't deserved their kindness, their good wishes - she'd hardly been a boon companion of late.
- Spare me your shock and good wishes.
- With best wishes for success and prosperity.
Come into the warm!warm1 adjectivewarm2 verbwarm3 nounwarm4 adverb
warmwarm4 adverb EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- The Secretary General was warmly welcomed at the White House yesterday.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES The living room was warm and cosy. We’d like to extend a warm welcome to our French visitors. a house-warming party We huddled around the fire to keep warm. The house seemed nice and tidy. The kids were warm and snug in their beds. Make sure you wrap up warm – it’s freezing.
· Warm air rises and is replaced by cooler and denser air.· I felt a sudden rush of hot air.
· Why don't you have a nice warm bath?
· A warm breeze ruffled the leaves of the trees.
· a warm brown shade
· Many people prefer to live where the climate is warm.
· If you’re walking in the mountains, take plenty of warm clothes.
· The flood victims need shelter and warm clothing.
· I was wrapped up in a nice warm coat.
(=pleasant and containing some red, yellow, or orange)· The old farmhouse is beautifully decorated with warm colours.
· The house is warm and comfortable even in winter.
The living room was warm and cosy.· Come inside and I’ll make you a hot drink.
· It was a fine evening, so we decide to eat outside.
· Do some warm-up exercises before lifting heavy weights.
We’d like to extend a warm welcome to our French visitors. (=an area of warm or cold air)
a house-warming party We huddled around the fire to keep warm. (=light that seems slightly yellow or orange)· the soft light of the candles
· Can I have a cup of warm milk please?
The house seemed nice and tidy. (=friendly and kind to people)· Everyone who knew Roseanne will miss her warm personality.
(=friendly or approving)· The prince was given a warm reception when he visited Birmingham.
(also receive a warm etc reception formal)· As he came on, Rocky got a great reception from the crowd.
formal· They met with a chilly reception from my mother.
· Opposition parties gave the proposals a lukewarm reception.
· Peter Leary welcomed Rachel with a warm smile.
The kids were warm and snug in their beds.· There was a very cold spell in late November.
· The hot sun beat down on the men working.
· Don't spend too long in hot sunshine without a hat.
· You can be sure of a warm welcome.
Make sure you wrap up warm – it’s freezing.PHRASES FROM THE ENTRYPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► look/feel like death warmed up► plenty big/fast/warm etc enough► warm-ups
- She's all wrapped up warm with this big old coat on.
- It warms the cockles of my female heart to know that such womanly wiles still continue to manipulate and convince.
- All that changed, as inevitably it had to, but it was lovely and warm and fulfilling while it lasted.
- I always keep the heater on upstairs, so it's always lovely and warm.
- The kerosene stove kept the room warm as toast.
- Harvesting began early in Bordeaux as well, due to unseasonably warm weather.
- It was mid-summer, and unseasonably warm for Glasgow.
- The cherry tree was coming into blossom, encouraged by the unseasonably warm sunshine.
- The mid-afternoon sun was still unseasonably warm, and there were children bathing in the sea.
- The night being unseasonably warm, most of the windows were wide open.
- The spring day was unseasonably warm, and after two hour's tuition she went into the clubhouse.
- A former miner, Joe was presented with a cheque together with good wishes for a long and happy retirement.
- And while babies are on my mind, my best wishes to Patsy Kensit on the birth of her son.
- Meanwhile, may I wish you all a very Happy Christmas and best wishes for the coming year.
- My best wishes to Madame Zborowska and warm greetings to you.
- Our best wishes to his family and friends.
- She hadn't deserved their kindness, their good wishes - she'd hardly been a boon companion of late.
- Spare me your shock and good wishes.
- With best wishes for success and prosperity.
WORD FAMILYnounwarmththe warmwarmerwarmingadjectivewarmwarmingadverbwarmlywarmverbwarm
wrap up warm to put on enough clothes so that you do not feel cold