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comfort

The correct spelling is comfort.

How to pronounce comfort

/ˈkʊm.fət/
noun

IPA: /ˈkʊm.fət/

Say it like: Com-for-t

The correct spelling is comfort. Contentment, ease. For example: "Sleep in comfort with our new mattress."

Usage Examples

Sleep in comfort with our new mattress.

the comforts of home

We still have the spare tire? That's a comfort at least.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Contentment, ease.
  2. 2.Something that offers comfort.
  3. 3.A consolation; something relieving suffering or worry.
  4. 4.A cause of relief or satisfaction.

verb

  1. 1.To relieve the distress or suffering of; to provide comfort to.
  2. 2.To make comfortable.
  3. 3.To make strong; to invigorate; to fortify; to corroborate.
  4. 4.To assist or help; to aid.

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