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cool down

/kuːl daʊn/

[/kuːl daʊn/]

become calmer or cooler

Beginnerverb

Definition

To become or make something cooler, or to become calmer after anger.

Example

Let the tea cool down before you drink it.

Let the tea cool down before you drink it.

Etymology

From 'cool' plus 'down', lowering temperature or emotion.

How & Where It’s Used

Common for temperature and emotions.

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phrasal-verb

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