How Do You Spell FROZEN?

Pronunciation: [fɹˈə͡ʊzən] (IPA)

The word "frozen" is spelled with a "z" rather than an "s", despite the pronunciation of the initial consonant sound being similar to an "s" sound. This can be explained through the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription of the word: /ˈfroʊzn/. The symbol "z" in IPA represents the voiced consonant sound, whereas the symbol "s" represents the unvoiced consonant sound. Since the final consonant in "frozen" is voiced, the correct spelling uses a "z".

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FROZEN Meaning and Definition

  1. Frozen is an adjective that describes the state of something being turned into a solid or semi-solid form due to extreme cold temperatures. It refers to the transformation of a substance from a liquid or malleable state into a hard and rigid state. Freezing is a process that occurs when the temperature of a substance drops below its freezing point, causing its particles to slow down and bond with each other, resulting in a solidified state.

    In the context of food, frozen refers to the act of preserving perishable items by subjecting them to very low temperatures, typically below 0 degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit). This method slows down the growth of bacteria and other microorganisms, extending the shelf life of food items. Frozen food, often packaged in containers or bags, can be stored for relatively long periods without significant loss of quality or spoilage.

    Furthermore, the term frozen is also used metaphorically to describe a state of immobility or lack of change. It may depict a situation, emotion, or relationship that has become stagnant, unchanging, or devoid of progress. This figurative usage highlights a state of stiffness, rigidity, or lack of flexibility and adaptability. In such contexts, it implies a need for change, movement, or revitalization.

    Overall, frozen primarily signifies the solidification or solid state resulting from extreme cold temperatures, but it can also convey a metaphorical sense of immobility or lack of progress.

  2. • Hardened into ice; congealed by cold.
    • Congealed by cold; frosty; chill.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of FROZEN

The word "frozen" originated from the Old English word "frōzen" which is the past participle of the verb "frēosan". This Old English term can be traced to the Proto-Germanic word "*freusaną" which means "to freeze" or "to solidify". The Proto-Germanic term, in turn, evolved from the Proto-Indo-European root "*preus-" which signifies "to frost" or "to freeze". Over time, the word "frozen" has retained its meaning and pronunciation, making it an integral part of the English language.

Idioms with the word FROZEN

  • be chilled/frozen to the marrow The idiom "be chilled/frozen to the marrow" refers to an extreme level of coldness or fear, suggesting that one's bones are frozen or chilled to the deepest level possible. It implies a profound and penetrating feeling of coldness or dread.

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Conjugate verb Frozen

CONDITIONAL

I would frozen
you would frozen
he/she/it would frozen
we would frozen
they would frozen
I would freeze
we would freeze
you would freeze
he/she/it would freeze
they would freeze

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be freezing
you would be freezing
he/she/it would be freezing
we would be freezing
they would be freezing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have frozen
you would have frozen
he/she/it would have frozen
we would have frozen
they would have frozen

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been freezing
you would have been freezing
he/she/it would have been freezing
we would have been freezing
they would have been freezing

FUTURE

I will freeze
you will freeze
he/she/it will freeze
we will freeze
they will freeze

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be freezing
you will be freezing
he/she/it will be freezing
we will be freezing
they will be freezing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have frozen
you will have frozen
he/she/it will have frozen
we will have frozen
they will have frozen

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been freezing
you will have been freezing
he/she/it will have been freezing
we will have been freezing
they will have been freezing

IMPERATIVE

you freeze
we let´s freeze

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to freeze

PAST

I froze
you froze
he/she/it froze
we froze
they froze

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was freezing
you were freezing
he/she/it was freezing
we were freezing
they were freezing

PAST PARTICIPLE

frozen

PAST PERFECT

I had frozen
you had frozen
he/she/it had frozen
we had frozen
they had frozen

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been freezing
you had been freezing
he/she/it had been freezing
we had been freezing
they had been freezing

PRESENT

I freeze
you freeze
he/she/it freezes
we freeze
they freeze

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am freezing
you are freezing
he/she/it is freezing
we are freezing
they are freezing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

freezing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have frozen
you have frozen
he/she/it has frozen
we have frozen
they have frozen

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been freezing
you have been freezing
he/she/it has been freezing
we have been freezing
they have been freezing

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