informal 2K

Chill

UK //tʃɪl// US //tʃɪl// Pronunciation

Definition

To relax or calm down.

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Examples

• Let's chill at my place this weekend.
• You need to chill and stop stressing about the test.
• After a long week, I just want to chill and watch a movie.
• He is trying to chill in the sun by the pool.
• They decided to chill instead of going out dancing.

Usage notes

Use 'chill' in casual conversations. It's informal and not suitable for formal writing or meetings.

Grammar pattern

chill + object

Memory hint

Think of a chilled drink—refreshing and relaxing.

Collocations

• chill out
• just chill
• chill vibes
• chill time
• chill with friends

Synonyms

• relax
• calm
• unwind
• decompress
• settle

Common mistakes

• Confusing with 'chilly' which means cool or cold.
• Using 'chill' in formal contexts like business emails.
• Misusing 'chill' as a noun instead of a verb.