temperature
Temperature is the measurement of how hot or cold something is, such as the air, water, or a person's body. It is usually measured using a thermometer on a scale like Celsius or Fahrenheit.
Examples
3 of 5The temperature outside is very high today, so please wear a hat.
The temperature outside is very high today, so please wear a hat.
Scientists are monitoring the rise in global temperature to study climate change.
Scientists are monitoring the rise in global temperature to study climate change.
It feels like the temperature just dropped ten degrees!
It feels like the temperature just dropped ten degrees!
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of a 'Temp'orary worker—the temperature is only temporary because the weather changes every day!
Quick Quiz
The ______ in the desert drops significantly at night, making it very cold.
Correct!
The correct answer is: temperature
Examples
The temperature outside is very high today, so please wear a hat.
everydayThe temperature outside is very high today, so please wear a hat.
Scientists are monitoring the rise in global temperature to study climate change.
formalScientists are monitoring the rise in global temperature to study climate change.
It feels like the temperature just dropped ten degrees!
informalIt feels like the temperature just dropped ten degrees!
The chemical reaction must be maintained at a constant temperature of thirty degrees.
academicThe chemical reaction must be maintained at a constant temperature of thirty degrees.
We must ensure the temperature in the warehouse is suitable for food storage.
businessWe must ensure the temperature in the warehouse is suitable for food storage.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
run a temperature
to have a fever
below zero
freezing temperature
at boiling point
the temperature at which water boils
Often Confused With
Weather refers to the overall state of the atmosphere (rain, wind, sun), while temperature specifically measures heat or cold.
A fever is a medical condition where body temperature is too high; temperature is the measurement itself.
Usage Notes
When talking about people, 'having a temperature' usually means they are sick and have a fever. For weather, we usually say the temperature is 'high' or 'low' rather than 'big' or 'small'.
Common Mistakes
Learners often say 'The weather is 20 degrees.' Instead, you should say 'The temperature is 20 degrees' or 'It is 20 degrees.'
Memory Tip
Think of a 'Temp'orary worker—the temperature is only temporary because the weather changes every day!
Word Origin
From the Latin 'temperatura', which means 'a mixing' or 'a state of due proportion'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
The United States primarily uses Fahrenheit, while most other countries use Celsius to measure temperature.
Quick Quiz
The ______ in the desert drops significantly at night, making it very cold.
Correct!
The correct answer is: temperature
Related Grammar Rules
Related Phrases
Related Vocabulary
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FahrenheitA scale of temperature used primarily in the United States a...
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rainy
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cloudy
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storm
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