warming

UK /ˈwɔːmɪŋ/ US /ˈwoɹmɪŋ/

noun 2

Definitions

noun

A small rise in temperature.

A beating; a thrashing.

More than once had he caught me in the act and given me, as he put it, “a good warming,” with his hard hand so, however much I was tempted so to do, I steadfastly refrained.

Collocations

ADJ.

contributing, due, global, good, hard, nature-friendly, red, related

Global warming is one of the most serious environmental challenges we face today.

VERB + WARMING

am, believe, combating, denies, describe, lead, needs, said

Scientists describe global warming as the most pressing environmental challenge of our time.

WARMING + NOUN

cities, earth, it's, sea, sky

The warming seas are causing coral reefs to bleach at an alarming rate.

PREP.

about, in, up, with

The whole world is worried about warming temperatures and rising sea levels.

ADV.

directly

The greenhouse gases are directly warming the planet's atmosphere year after year.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

noun — warm weather following a freeze

thaw
thawing

noun — the process of becoming warmer

heating

adjective — producing the sensation of heat when applied to the body

calefacient

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

More than once had he caught me in the act and given me, as he put it, “a good warming,” with his hard hand so, however much I was tempted so to do, I steadfastly refrained.

Wiktionary

That would lead to the production of more carbon dioxide, the main gas responsible for global warming.

Tatoeba · #42598

The room is warming up.

Tatoeba · #44202

These gases can lead to global warming.

Tatoeba · #55301

I am just warming up now.

Tatoeba · #242031

We should play a more active role in combating global warming.

Tatoeba · #249063

Usage Notes

i Register

In some senses, warming is marked as slang. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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