Advanced English Word of the Day

Definitions

English > English
comfort
1. n. Contentment, ease.
Sleep in comfort with our new mattress.
2. n. Something that offers comfort.
the comforts of home
3. n. A consolation; something relieving suffering or worry.
We still have the spare tire? That's a comfort at least.
4. n. A cause of relief or satisfaction.
The outcome of the peace negotiations in Moscow in 1940 was a heavy blow to the young nation, but in the same time a great comfort: at least the independency was preserved.
5. v. To relieve the distress or suffering of; to provide comfort to.
Rob comforted Aaron because he was lost and very sad.
6. v. (obsolete) To make strong; to invigorate; to fortify; to corroborate.
7. v. (obsolete) To assist or help; to aid.

Example Sentences

One may live in a big house and yet have no comfort.  My uncle now lives in comfort.  My aunt now lives in comfort.  Please accept what little comfort these words can give you.  The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.

Review previous words

Random