English

freeze

friːz, ˈfɹiːz
Meaning: to turn into ice; to become motionless with fear; to fix at a particular level
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ˈfɹiːz

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base freeze
3rd person singular present freezes
Present participle freezing
Past froze
Will future will freeze
Going-to future going to freeze
Imperative negative don't freeze / do not freeze

Example sentences

The water in the lake will freeze during the winter.
The water in the lake will freeze during the winter.
Water has the physical property of expanding when it freezes.
Water has the physical property of expanding when it freezes.
You must be barking mad if you think I'm going to jump into that freezing water.
You must be barking mad if you think I'm going to jump into that freezing water.
The arctic weather caused the pipes to freeze.
The arctic weather caused the pipes to freeze.

Usage Notes

Often used for liquids turning solid, but also for people staying still or prices staying the same.

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