frozen
FROH-zuhn
Frozen (adjective) means Turned to ice, or kept at a very cold temperature. Example: “The pond was frozen solid enough to skate on.”
adjective
1
Turned to ice, or kept at a very cold temperature.
"The pond was frozen solid enough to skate on."
"We keep a bag of frozen peas in the freezer."
"The frozen lake glittered in the morning sun."
2
Unable to move, often from fear or shock.
"She stood frozen in the doorway, too scared to move."
"The rabbit sat frozen in the headlights as the car approached."
"He was frozen with fear when the lights went out."
3
Describing an account or assets that have been officially blocked from use.
"The bank froze his account, and his funds remain frozen pending the investigation."
"The court ordered the company's frozen assets to stay untouched."
"Her frozen account could not be used until the review ended."
How to use frozen
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTurned into ice, kept very cold, unable to move, or (of money) blocked from being used.
Common pairings
frozen food
frozen assets
frozen in place
frozen solid
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- Comparative
- more frozen
- Superlative
- most frozen
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Etymology
The past participle of freeze, from Old English frēosan.
Synonyms
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unfrozen
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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.
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