Meaning of Temperature
In simple words: How hot or cold something is.
Temperature in a sentence
- The temperature today is much warmer than yesterday.
- You should check the temperature before going out.
- The doctor took my temperature to see if I had a fever.
- We can use a thermometer to measure the temperature of the water.
- The temperature dropped significantly during the night.
How to use Temperature
Used in both casual and formal contexts, 'temperature' is appropriate for discussions about weather, science, and health. Avoid in very informal conversations where simpler terms like 'hotness' or 'coldness' might be used.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'temp' like 'tempo' in music — the rhythm changes with the heat!
Related words
Collocations with Temperature
Common mistakes with Temperature
- Confusing temperature with 'weather'—temperature is a specific measurement.
- Using the wrong units (Celsius vs. Fahrenheit) without clarification.
- Saying 'the temperature is very hot' instead of 'the temperature is high.'
Temperature appears in
Temperature in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
درجة الحرارة
مدى سخونة أو برودة الشيء.
- Bengaliবাংলা
তাপমাত্রা
কোনো কিছু কতটা গরম বা ঠান্ডা।
- GermanDeutsch
Temperatur
Wie heiß oder kalt etwas ist.
- SpanishEspañol
Temperatura
Qué tan caliente o frío está algo.
- Persianفارسی
دما
چقدر گرم یا سرد بودن چیزی.
- FrenchFrançais
Température
À quel point quelque chose est chaud ou froid.
- Hindiहिन्दी
तापमान
कोई चीज़ कितनी गर्म या ठंडी है।
- ItalianItaliano
Temperatura
Quanto caldo o freddo è qualcosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Temperatura
O quão quente ou frio algo está.
- RussianРусский
Температура
Насколько что-то горячее или холодное.
- Urduاردو
درجہ حرارت
کوئی چیز کتنی گرم یا ٹھنڈی ہے۔
- Chinese中文
温度
某物的冷热程度。
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Frequently asked questions about Temperature
What does Temperature mean?
How hot or cold something is.
What is the definition of Temperature?
the measurement in degrees of how hot or cold a thing or place is
How do you use Temperature in a sentence?
The temperature today is much warmer than yesterday.
Can you give another example of Temperature?
You should check the temperature before going out.
What are synonyms for Temperature?
Common alternatives include heat, warmth, degree.
What is the opposite of Temperature?
Opposite meanings include cold, cool, chill.
What words go with Temperature?
It commonly pairs with high, hot, warm, have, heat something to, increase, go up, increase, rise, conditions, change, difference, at… temperature, in a temperature, temperature above, a change in temperature, a variation in temperature, a range of temperature, high, slight, have, run, take, go up, rise, come down, temperature of.
What are common mistakes when using Temperature?
Confusing temperature with 'weather'—temperature is a specific measurement. Using the wrong units (Celsius vs. Fahrenheit) without clarification. Saying 'the temperature is very hot' instead of 'the temperature is high.'
How do you pronounce Temperature?
US: /["/ˈtemprətʃər//ˈtemprətʃʊr/"]/, UK: /["/ˈtemprətʃə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Temperature?
Used in both casual and formal contexts, 'temperature' is appropriate for discussions about weather, science, and health. Avoid in very informal conversations where simpler terms like 'hotness' or 'coldness' might be used.
What CEFR level is Temperature?
"Temperature" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.

