frozen (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈfrəʊzən/

Definition

Turned into ice or a solid mass by extreme cold.

Examples

• The pipes burst because the water inside them was frozen.

• She couldn't move her fingers; they were frozen from the cold.

• The lake was frozen solid, so we could walk on it.

How to Use frozen

frozen solid (collocation)

Completely frozen. — "The river was frozen solid after the cold snap."

frozen with (prepositional phrase)

Unable to move due to a strong emotion. — "He was frozen with shock."

Synonyms of frozen

Words with a similar meaning to frozen:

• icy
• solid
• frigid
• congealed

Antonyms of frozen

Words with the opposite meaning to frozen:

• liquid
• melted
• thawed

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