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comfort

/ˈkʌm.fɚt/noun, verb2 syllables

Comfort means: bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together.

Synonyms for comfort16

noun, as in bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together

quilt, comforter, puff

noun, as in the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction

consolation, solace

noun, as in a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

comfortableness

noun, as in a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state

ease

verb, as in give moral or emotional strength to

soothe, console, solace

verb, as in lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate

ease

also used for comfort

liss, alleviation, release, relief, respite, besoothe, cheer

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Opposites of comfort

discomfort

What does comfort mean?9

noun

1

bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together

2

the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction“his presence was a consolation to her”

3

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain“he is a man who enjoys his comfort”

4

a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state“a life of luxury and ease”

5

a feeling of freedom from worry or disappointment

6

satisfaction or physical well-being provided by a person or thing“his friendship was a comfort”

7

assistance, such as that provided to an enemy or to a known criminal“it gave comfort to the enemy”

verb

1

give moral or emotional strength to

2

lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate“ease the pain in your legs”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with comfort?1

three syllables

discomfort
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Comfort in a sentence

  • If you insist on staying in your comfort zone, you won't go very far.npvojtik
  • A fireplace is a family hearth, the alpha and omega of comfort and home.AlanF_US
  • Absolutely, your comfort and well-being are my top priorities.Ahha
  • There is some comfort in the emptiness of the sea, no past, no future.AsliAbbasi
  • Without water, patient care and comfort are compromised.Amastan
  • In his little isolated hut, he found a strange comfort in loneliness.samir_t
  • The artist lived in cheerful penury, valuing his freedom more than comfort.rul
  • He cooed at the cat, trying to comfort it.DuosDragonPolyglot

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Forms of comfort

as a noun

plural
comforts

as a verb

past tense
comforted
present participle
comforting
third-person singular
comforts
past participle
comforted