A1 noun Neutro #792 mais comum

chill

/tʃɪl/

A mild but unpleasant feeling of coldness in the air or in the body. It often describes the temperature when it is cool enough to make you shiver but not freezing.

Exemplos

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1

There is a slight chill in the air this morning.

The air feels a bit cold today.

2

The sudden chill in the room was noted by the observers.

The people watching noticed the room became cold suddenly.

3

You'll get a chill if you go out without a coat!

You will feel cold if you don't wear a jacket!

Família de palavras

Substantivo
chill
Verb
chill
Advérbio
chillingly
Adjetivo
chilly
Relacionado
chiller
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Dica de memorização

Think of the 'ch' in 'chill' and 'chest'—you feel a chill on your chest when you forget to zip up your jacket.

Quiz rápido

Put on your sweater; there is a ____ in the air tonight.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: chill

Exemplos

1

There is a slight chill in the air this morning.

everyday

The air feels a bit cold today.

2

The sudden chill in the room was noted by the observers.

formal

The people watching noticed the room became cold suddenly.

3

You'll get a chill if you go out without a coat!

informal

You will feel cold if you don't wear a jacket!

4

The data indicates a persistent chill within the cave system.

academic

The information shows it is always cold inside the caves.

5

The building management must address the chill in the lobby.

business

The office leaders need to fix the cold air in the entrance.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
chill
Verb
chill
Advérbio
chillingly
Adjetivo
chilly
Relacionado
chiller

Colocações comuns

slight chill a small feeling of cold
bitter chill a very strong and painful cold
morning chill the cold air early in the day
take the chill off to make something slightly warmer
damp chill a cold feeling caused by wet weather

Frases Comuns

chill to the bone

feeling extremely cold throughout the body

a chill in the air

a feeling that the weather is becoming cold

send a chill down someone's spine

to make someone feel very scared or cold

Frequentemente confundido com

chill vs chili

Chili is a spicy pepper or a type of stew, while chill refers to coldness.

chill vs cold

Cold is a general term for low temperature; chill usually implies a sudden or specific feeling of coldness.

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Notas de uso

The noun 'chill' is often used with the indefinite article 'a' (e.g., 'a chill'). It can refer to the weather or the feeling of being sick and shivering.

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Erros comuns

Don't confuse the noun 'chill' with the slang verb 'to chill' (which means to relax) when talking about weather.

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Dica de memorização

Think of the 'ch' in 'chill' and 'chest'—you feel a chill on your chest when you forget to zip up your jacket.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Old English word 'ciele', which means cold or frost.

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun: usually used as 'a chill' Plural form 'chills' often refers to shivering from a fever
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Contexto cultural

Discussing a 'chill in the air' is a very common way for English speakers to talk about the changing seasons, especially in autumn.

Quiz rápido

Put on your sweater; there is a ____ in the air tonight.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: chill

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A forecast is a description of what is likely to happen in the future based on information available now. In the context of weather, it tells you if it will be sunny, rainy, or cold in the coming days.

weather

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snowy

A1

Describes a place or time that is covered with snow or has a lot of snow falling. It is often used to talk about winter weather and the white appearance of the ground.

clear

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A state or period of cloudless weather where the sun or stars are clearly visible. It refers to a sky that is free from clouds, fog, or smoke.

warm

A1

Warm describes a temperature that is comfortably high, sitting between cool and hot. It is often used to describe pleasant weather, clothing that keeps heat in, or a friendly and kind personality.

dry

A1

Dry describes something that is free from moisture or liquid and not wet. In terms of weather, it refers to a climate or a day where there is little to no rain.

extreme

A1

The highest or lowest level of something, such as very hot or very cold weather. It is a point that is very far from the middle or what is usual.

hail

A1

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thunder

A1

Thunder is the loud, crashing sound that follows a flash of lightning during a storm. It happens because lightning heats the air very quickly, causing it to expand and create a sound wave.

mist

A1

A thin cloud of very small water droplets in the air that makes it difficult to see clearly. It is similar to fog but not as thick and often appears near the ground or water in the morning.

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