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Definition cool in British English

cool verb

verb
/kuːl/

▪ anger, ardour, enthusiasm, love, temper

1

to become cooler, or to make something cooler

Example

Allow the cake to cool completely.

Example

We opened the windows to cool the room.

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2

if a feeling such as love or anger cools, it becomes less strong

Example

Later, when tempers had cooled, they sat down and talked.

Example

Her enthusiasm quickly cooled.

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Definition cool in British English