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Freeze vs. Frieze
Freeze
/friz/Examples:
That's why I really froze on that picture in Hollywood.A gunshot behind me freezes my legs underneath me.It was freezing cold inside.
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Frieze
Examples:
The ancient temple had a beautifully sculpted frieze.Art students admired the intricacies of the stone frieze.Restoration experts repaired the damaged frieze adorning the hall.
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This word has no antonymsWays to tell them apart:
- Freeze contains two es, like in ice, which is what happens when things freeze.
- Frieze has an r and an z, similar to the word art, hinting at its decorative nature.
- Think of freeze as stopping or holding all processes firmly due to low temperatures, while frieze relates to something visual or artistic.
- A freeze can happen to water or the economy, whereas a frieze is likely to be seen in architecture.
- If you are cold, you freeze; if you're in a museum or old building, you might see a frieze.
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