cool

verb B1

Meaning

To "cool" means to make something less hot or to allow it to become less hot.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "cool" with "cold"; "cool" means slightly cold, not very cold.

Example Sentences

The wind did not cool the hot soup quickly .

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