be freezing

Meanings

• adjective

  Describes a state of extreme coldness.

  - "The temperature dropped to be freezing."
  - "It was be freezing outside, so we stayed inside."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with be freezing
freezing , pleasing , teasing , easing

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Variants

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freezing , freezing cold , freezings , freeze , freezes , froze , frozen , freezing point , freezing points , freezing rain , deep-freeze , deep-freezes , deep-freezing , deep-froze , deep-frozen , flash freeze , flash freezes , flash freezing , flash froze , flash frozen , flash-freeze , flash-freezes , flash-freezing , flash-froze , flash-frozen , freeze out , freeze-out , freeze-outs , freezes out , freezing out , froze out , frozen out , quick-freeze , quick-freezes , quick-freezing , quick-froze , quick-frozen

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Etymology

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The word 'be freezing' is formed by the verb 'be' in its auxiliary function, meaning 'to be', and the present participle 'freezing', which describes the state of extreme cold.

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Trivia

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1. The lowest temperature ever recorded on Earth was in Antarctica, where it reached -128.6 degrees Fahrenheit, or -89.2 degrees Celsius. That's be freezing!

2. In some parts of the world, be freezing temperatures are a normal part of life. For example, in Siberia, Russia, temperatures can drop to -60 degrees Fahrenheit, or -51 degrees Celsius, during the winter months.

3. Be freezing temperatures can also be found in space. The coldest temperature ever recorded in space was -279.46 degrees Celsius, or -460.85 degrees Fahrenheit, which is almost absolute zero.

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Related Concepts

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1. cold weather: Be freezing is a state of extreme coldness, often associated with cold weather conditions such as snow, ice, and freezing temperatures.

2. hypothermia: Be freezing temperatures can lead to hypothermia, a potentially life-threatening condition where the body loses heat faster than it can produce it, leading to a dangerously low body temperature.

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Culture

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In literature, the word 'be freezing' is often used to set a mood or atmosphere of coldness and isolation. In art, images of be freezing landscapes or scenes are common during winter months. In music, the word 'be freezing' is used metaphorically to describe a feeling of being emotionally or spiritually cold.

How to Memorize "be freezing"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize be freezing, imagine yourself in a very cold environment, such as a snowy landscape or an icy winter scene. Visualize the sensation of the cold air on your skin and the feeling of being chilled to the bone.

2. associate
   

   - To memorize be freezing, associate the word with images of extreme coldness and the sensation of being chilled. You could also remember the rhyme 'be freezing, pleasing, teasing, easing' to help remember the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - One mnemonic for remembering the meaning of be freezing is 'Brrr! It's be freezing outside!'

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