comfort (B1)
noun, verb
Pronunciation: /ˈkʌmfərt/
Definition
A state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint, or a feeling of relief and well-being.
Examples
The soft armchair provided great comfort after his long journey.
She found comfort in the familiar surroundings of her childhood home.
His words offered little comfort to the grieving family.
How to Use comfort
- comfort someone (verb)
- To make someone feel less worried or distressed. — "He tried to comfort her after she failed the exam."
- comfort in something (prepositional phrase)
- To find relief or ease in a particular thing or situation. — "She found comfort in reading books during her illness."
- comfort zone (idiom)
- A psychological state in which a person feels at ease and not anxious, typically an environment or routine that is familiar to them. — "He was reluctant to leave his comfort zone and try new things."
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