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ice vs frost

frost vs ice

ice and frost both are nouns.

ice and frost both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ice Yes No Yes No
frost Yes No Yes No
As nouns, frost is a hyponym of ice; that is, frost is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than ice:
  • ice: water frozen in the solid state
  • frost: ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
As verbs, ice and frost are synonyms defined as:
  • ice and frost: decorate with frosting
ice (noun) frost (noun)
a rink with a floor of ice for ice hockey or ice skating weather cold enough to cause freezing
an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant the formation of frost or ice on a surface
a frozen dessert with fruit flavoring (especially one containing no milk) ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
a flavored sugar topping used to coat and decorate cakes
the frozen part of a body of water
diamonds
water frozen in the solid state
ice (verb) frost (verb)
put ice on or put on ice damage by frost
cause to become ice or icy decorate with frosting
decorate with frosting provide with a rough or speckled surface or appearance
cover with frost
Difference between ice and frost

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