English · Nature & Environment
froze
/froʊz/
[/froʊz/]
past tense of freeze
Beginnerverb
Definition
The past tense of 'freeze'. It describes how something turned to ice or stopped suddenly.
Example
The lake froze solid last winter.
The lake froze solid last winter.
Etymology
Past tense of 'freeze', from Old English 'frēosan'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for cold weather and for people who stopped moving in fear or surprise.