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freezing vs frost

frost vs freezing

freezing and frost both are nouns.

freezing is not a verb while frost is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
freezing Yes No No No
frost Yes No Yes No
As nouns, frost is a hyponym of freezing; that is, frost is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than freezing:
  • freezing: the withdrawal of heat to change something from a liquid to a solid
  • frost: the formation of frost or ice on a surface
Other hyponyms of freezing include freeze-drying, lyophilisation, lyophilization, icing.
freezing (noun) frost (noun)
the withdrawal of heat to change something from a liquid to a solid weather cold enough to cause freezing
the formation of frost or ice on a surface
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
freezing (verb) frost (verb)
damage by frost
decorate with frosting
provide with a rough or speckled surface or appearance
cover with frost
Difference between freezing and frost

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