comfort
/ˈkʌmfərt/
com · fort
ˈkʌm · fərt
English Definition
n. a state of physical ease
Significado en Español
comodidad, consuelo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự thoải mái, sự an ủi
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Example Sentence
Her words gave him great comfort.
她的话给了他很大的安慰。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “comfort”:
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A
discomfort
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B
distress
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C
ease
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D
agony
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C — ease.
“comfort” means n. a state of physical ease
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The soft, warm blanket gave her great ______ on the freezing cold night.
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A
pain
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B
distress
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C
comfort
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D
misery
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C — comfort.
“comfort” means n. a state of physical ease
Common questions about “comfort”
What does “comfort” mean?
comfort — n. a state of physical ease. In Chinese: 舒适，安慰.
How do you pronounce “comfort”?
comfort is pronounced /ˈkʌmfərt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: com · fort.
How do you use “comfort” in a sentence?
Her words gave him great comfort. (她的话给了他很大的安慰。)
What are synonyms for “comfort”?
ease, relief, consolation — all close in meaning to comfort (n. a state of physical ease).
Is “comfort” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. comfort appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
