Synonyms for

Temperatures

Verb / ˈtemprʌtʃɜ:z / / ˈtempɜ:ʌtʃɜ:z / Another word for temperatures — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Temperatures is a measure of how hot or cold something is.

Synonyms & similar words

temperature heat coldness degree climate weather atmosphere environment condition ambient thermometer mercury celsius fahrenheit kelvin barometer anemometer hygrometer thermostat

Synonyms by register

Formal

heat levels thermal conditions ambient conditions

Informal

temps heat warmth

Literary

ardor fervor warmth

Antonyms

coolness coldness frigidity chill frostiness

Common collocations

  • high temperatures
  • low temperatures
  • average temperatures
  • extreme temperatures
  • body temperatures
  • ambient temperatures
  • surface temperatures

Word family

noun temperature
verb temper
adjective temperate
adverb temperately

Usage note

The plural 'temperatures' is typically used when referring to multiple distinct measurements or ranges of heat. The singular 'temperature' is used for a single measurement or concept.

Example sentences

  1. The temperatures outside are very high today.
  2. I need to check the temperatures of the food before serving it.
  3. Temperatures can affect how plants grow.
  4. Different animals have different temperatures that they like to live in.
  5. The temperatures in Antarctica can get extremely cold.

Quotes

  • "It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is most adaptable to change." - Charles Darwin
  • "The temperature of the water decides the kind of fish that we're going to catch." - John D. MacDonald
  • "Temperature and precipitation drive what vegetation can grow in an area." - Nathan Phillips

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