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Word: Cool Off

Definition: "Cool off" is a phrasal verb that has a couple of related meanings. It can mean to become less excited or enthusiastic about something or someone. It can also refer to becoming calm or quiet, especially after a period of anger or agitation.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "cool off" when talking about emotions, situations, or even temperature.
• It is often used in informal conversations.

Examples:

1. When I heard the news about the game, I was really excited, but after a while, I started to cool off.
2. After their argument, both friends needed some time to cool off before they could talk again.
3. The soup was too hot to eat, so I let it cool off for a few minutes.

Advanced Usage:

• You might use "cool off" in more complex sentences to describe situations, like in a workplace or during a conflict:
  • After the heated discussion, I suggested that everyone take a break to cool off before we continued the meeting.

Word Variants:

• "Cool" (verb) – to lower the temperature; to make something less hot.
• "Coolness" (noun) – the state of being cool or calm.

Different Meanings:

1. Temperature: To lower the heat or make something less warm.

   • I need to cool off the pizza before I eat it.

2. Emotional State: To reduce strong emotions, such as anger or excitement.

   • She was upset, but she cooled off after talking to her friend.

Synonyms:

• Calm down
• Settle down
• Relax
• Take a break

Idioms and Related Phrasal Verbs:

• Calm down: To become less agitated.

  • Take a deep breath and calm down.

• Chill out: Similar to "cool off," but can be used more casually.

  • You need to chill out and stop worrying about the small stuff.

Summary:

"Cool off" is a versatile phrase that can refer to emotional states or temperatures. It can be used in both everyday conversations and more formal situations when discussing feelings or conflicts.

Academic

Verb

1. feel less enamoured of something or somebody
2. lose intensity
   • His enthusiasm cooled considerably
3. become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation
   • After the fight both men need to cool off.
   • It took a while after the baby was born for things to settle down again.

Synonyms

• cool
• cool down
• calm
• calm down
• chill out
• simmer down
• settle down
• cool it