comfort

noun

UK /ˈkʌmfə(r)t/

Word Forms

singular	comfort
plural	comforts

1
uncountable a physically relaxed state, without any pain or other unpleasant feelings
The airline is keen to improve passenger comfort.
in comfort:
There is plenty of room to lie down and sleep in comfort.
Synonyms and related words
General words for rest and relaxation
relaxation
comfort
breathing space
2
uncountable a feeling of being less sad or worried about something than you were previously
My mother was always there to offer comfort.
take comfort from something:
I take comfort from the fact that his friends are there to help him.
a source of comfort (to someone):
She is a source of great comfort.
be no/some/small etc comfort (to someone):
I know it’s no comfort, but these things take time.
Synonyms and related words
Calmness
calm
ease
equilibrium
1. 2a
  countable usually singularsomeone or something that makes you feel better when you are sad or worried
  It was a comfort to think that there was no rent to pay.
  comfort to:
  Her children have been a great comfort to her.
  Synonyms and related words
  Advantages and benefits
  advantage
  benefit
  good
2. 2b
  only before nounused for making yourself feel better when you are sad or worried
  a comfort blanket
  Synonyms and related words
  Advantages and benefits
  advantage
  benefit
  good
Collocates
Verbs frequently used with comfort as the object
▪ bring, derive, draw, find, offer, seek, take
3
uncountable a pleasant way of life in which you have everything you need
Now he can live in comfort for the rest of his life.
Synonyms and related words
Pleasant situations
peace
harmony
privilege
4

comforts
plural things that make your life easier and more pleasant
the comforts of domestic life
home comforts:
I miss my home comforts when I’m away.
Synonyms and related words
Things that make life easier or more comfortable
amenity
convenience
comforts

comfort

noun

US /ˈkʌmfərt/

Word Forms

singular	comfort
plural	comforts

1
uncountable a physically relaxed state, without pain or other unpleasant feelings
The airline is attempting to improve passenger comfort.
in comfort:
There is plenty of room to lie down and sleep in comfort.
Synonyms and related words
General words for rest and relaxation
relaxation
comfort
breathing space
2
uncountable a feeling of being less sad or worried about something than you were previously
My mother was always there to offer comfort.
take comfort from something:
I take comfort from the fact that his friends are there to help him.
a source of comfort (to someone):
She is a source of great comfort.
be no/some/small etc. comfort (to someone):
I know it’s no comfort, but these things take time.
Synonyms and related words
Calmness
calm
ease
equilibrium
1. 2a
  countable usually singularsomeone or something that makes you feel better when you are sad or worried
  It was a comfort to think that there was no rent to pay.
  comfort to:
  Her children have been a great comfort to her.
  Synonyms and related words
  Advantages and benefits
  advantage
  benefit
  good
2. 2b
  only before nounused for making yourself feel better when you are sad or worried
  a comfort blanket
  Synonyms and related words
  Advantages and benefits
  advantage
  benefit
  good
Collocates
Verbs frequently used with comfort as the object
▪ bring, derive, draw, find, offer, seek, take
3
uncountable a pleasant way of life in which you have everything you need
Now he can live in comfort for the rest of his life.
Synonyms and related words
Pleasant situations
peace
harmony
privilege
4

comforts
plural things that make your life easier and more pleasant
the comforts of domestic life
Synonyms and related words
Things that make life easier or more comfortable
amenity
convenience
comforts

comfort

verb transitive

UK /ˈkʌmfə(r)t/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	comfort
he/she/it	comforts
present participle	comforting
past tense	comforted
past participle	comforted

1
to make someone feel less sad, worried, or disappointed
He went upstairs to comfort the baby.
Synonyms and related words
To make someone less nervous or upset
soothe
comfort
reassure

comfort

verb transitive

US /ˈkʌmfərt/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	comfort
he/she/it	comforts
present participle	comforting
past tense	comforted
past participle	comforted

1
to make someone feel less sad, worried, or disappointed
He went upstairs to comfort the baby.
Synonyms and related words
To make someone less nervous or upset
soothe
comfort
reassure

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