frozen
0 antonyms and opposites of frozen, grouped by meaning.
Adjective — Turned to ice, or kept at a very cold temperature.
How to use frozen
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
The past participle of freeze, from Old English frēosan.
Full origin of frozen →Frequently asked questions
What does “frozen” mean?
The word “frozen” means turned to ice, or kept at a very cold temperature. In plain terms, turned into ice, kept very cold, unable to move, or (of money) blocked from being used.
How do you pronounce “frozen”?
“Frozen” is pronounced FROH-zuhn (/ˈfɹoʊzən/ in IPA).
How do you use “frozen” in a sentence?
Here is “frozen” used in a sentence: “The pond was frozen solid enough to skate on.”
What part of speech is “frozen”?
“Frozen” is an adjective.
Where does the word “frozen” come from?
The word “frozen” comes from Old English. The past participle of freeze, from Old English frēosan.
Is “frozen” a common word?
“Frozen” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “frozen” have?
“Frozen” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: turned to ice, or kept at a very cold temperature.
What is the difference between "frozen" and "freezing"?
"Frozen" describes something that has already turned to ice or been made very cold, while "freezing" describes the ongoing process or an extremely cold condition. Water that has set solid is frozen, whereas weather that is bitterly cold is freezing.
Is "frozen" the past tense of "freeze"?
"Frozen" is the past participle of "freeze," used with "have" or "be" as in "the lake has frozen." The simple past tense is "froze," as in "the lake froze overnight."
Can "frozen" be used figuratively?
Yes. Beyond ice and fear, "frozen" can describe things held fixed or suspended, such as frozen prices, a frozen bank account, or a frozen computer screen. In each case it suggests something has stopped and cannot change or move.