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cold refers to temperature possibly so low as to cause suffering: cold water. chill suggests a penetrating cold which causes shivering and numbness: There was a chill wind blowing. chilly is a weaker word, though it also connotes shivering and discomfort: a chilly room. cool means merely somewhat cold, not warm: cool and comfortable.
What does the noun cold mean? There are nine meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun cold , one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
adjective. having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration. “a cold climate”. “a cold room”. “dinner has gotten cold ”. “ cold fingers”. “if you are cold, turn up the heat”. synonyms: frozen.
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- What are the symptoms that indicate your cold is almost over?
- What are the stages of most colds, and how long does each stage last?
- What can you do to ease symptoms of a common cold?
- Takeaway
A cold typically resolves after about a week, although congestion, cough, and runny nose can linger. Your cold may be improving if you have more energy and your symptoms are milder.
A cold is a mild viral infection that often lasts for about a week. Cold symptoms include:
•cough
•sore throat
•sneezing
•runny nose
Colds typically end after about a week. Many people find that symptoms start to ease on days 7–10 of their cold. On these days, you might notice your energy picking up, and it might seem easier to work, attend school, and do daily tasks.
You might still have some lingering symptoms. These can include:
•a runny nose
•congestion
•a cough
A runny nose and congestion can last up to 14 days, and it’s possible for a cough to last weeks. It’s common for nasal discharge in the final days of a cold to be yellow or green. This happens as a result of your immune system fighting the cold.
Stage 1
Stage 1 lasts for 1–2 days. Symptoms in this stage are typically mild, and the most common symptom people report is a sore throat. You can also experience: •fatigue •slight congestion •mild runny nose
Stage 2
Symptoms normally increase on days 3–5, also called stage 2. This is normally when you feel the sickest. In stage 2 of a cold, you often have the following symptoms: •congestion •runny nose •body aches •headache •sneezing •fatigue •cough
Stage 3
Symptoms start to get better after about a week. This is stage 3. In this stage, symptoms are mild and might resolve completely. The remaining symptoms in stage 3 typically include cough, congestion, and runny nose.
Typically, it’s best to recover from a cold at home with plenty of rest and some at-home remedies.
Steps you can take to help relieve your symptoms include:
•staying hydrated by increasing your fluid intake (drinking tea, juices, nonalcoholic beverages)
•sucking on throat lozenges to relieve throat pain and reduce coughing
•taking an over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold medication to relieve your cough and fever
•using saline drops and sprays to relieve nasal congestion
A cold typically resolves in about a week. Around day 7, your symptoms will often start to fade. You might still have congestion, a stuffy nose, and a cough. These symptoms can last weeks longer than other cold symptoms.
As your symptoms fade, your energy levels should return to their usual levels. You’ll likely find it easier to do everyday activities.
You typically don’t need to see a doctor for a cold. At-home treatment with rest, OTC medications, and the use of heat and steam to soothe your throat or open your nasal passages can help relieve your symptoms.
If your symptoms last longer than a week, or if they get worse instead of better, it’s best to see a doctor.
Cold definition: having a relatively low temperature; having little or no warmth. See examples of COLD used in a sentence.
COLD meaning: 1. at a low temperature, especially when compared to the temperature of the human body, and not…. Learn more.
noun. uk / kəʊld / us. A2 [ C ] a common illness that makes you sneeze and makes your nose produce liquid: I've got a cold. He caught a bad cold at school.
