noun · neutral
temperature
UK/ˈtɛmp(ə)rətʃə/US/ˈtɛmp(ə)rəˌtʃɚ/TEM·per·a·ture
the degree of hotness or coldness measured on a standard scale such as Celsius or Fahrenheit
Examples
“The average global temperature has been rising for decades.”
“The doctor checked the patient's temperature.”
“Sea-surface temperature affects weather patterns.”
Band 8 sentence
“Even a small rise in average temperature can disrupt ecosystems, reduce crop yields, and increase the frequency of extreme weather events.”
Collocations
- average temperature
- rise in temperature
- record high temperature
Word family
Common mistakes
It is 30 degree today.→It is 30 degrees today.
The heat is very high this week.→The temperature is very high this week.
Say it for a higher band
5heat→6degree→7+temperature
Synonyms
heat
warmth
Easily confused
degree
“The temperature outside dropped by five degrees overnight.”
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