comforted
/ˈkʌm.fət/ (bre, ipa) · [kˈʌmfɚtɪd] /ˈkʌm.fɚt/ (ame, ipa) · [kˈʌmfɚtɪd] /ˈkəm(p)-fərt/ (ame, mw)
comforted — verb
- comfortedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- comforteds3rd person singular
- comforteding-ing form
- comfortededpast simple
1. to do or say something that helps a person who is sad or worried to feel calmer
to do or say something that helps a person who is sad or worried to feel calmer and less upset, usually by being physically close to them or offering gentle words.
When Esme heard about her friend's accident, her brother stayed close and gently comforted her.
comfort + person (direct object, past tense)
The nurse comforted the crying toddler with a soft blanket and a quiet song before the doctor arrived.
comfort + person + with + noun phrase
After Reema lost her job, her colleagues comforted her by taking her out for lunch.
Pim's older sister comforted him with a long hug after he failed his driving test.
文法句型
comfort + person
comfort + person + with + noun/gerund
用法筆記
Direct object must be the person who is sad or worried. Common structures are 'comfort someone with something' (e.g. 'comforted her with a hug') and 'comfort someone by doing something' (e.g. 'comforted her by staying close').
常見錯誤
comforted — noun
1. the physical condition of being at ease, with no pain, tension, or unpleasant se
the physical condition of being at ease, with no pain, tension, or unpleasant sensations in the body.
After hours on her feet at the market, Camille sat down and sighed with comfort.
with comfort (adverbial prepositional phrase)
The soft mattress gave Hugo such comfort that his back pain disappeared within a week.
gives / provides comfort
A good office chair makes a big difference to your physical comfort when you work all day at a desk.
Lina bought a thick cushion for extra comfort on the wooden bench.
- ease
overlaps but is broader; can refer to mental ease as well
- relaxation
focuses on the process of becoming less tense
- well-being
a broader term covering both physical and mental health
- discomfort
the direct opposite — an unpleasant physical feeling
- pain
more intense and specific than discomfort
文法句型
in comfort
for comfort
comfort of + noun
用法筆記
Uncountable. Frequently used with prepositions: 'in comfort' (adverbial), 'for comfort' (purpose). Often modified by adjectives like 'physical', 'simple', 'basic'.
常見錯誤
2. the good feeling you get when you stop worrying or feel less sad because somethi
the good feeling you get when you stop worrying or feel less sad because something pleasant happens or someone helps you; a person or thing that gives you this good feeling.
Kemi's sister flew in from London, which was a real comfort after her breakup.
be a comfort to + person
After losing his job, Gabriel found comfort in volunteering at a local animal shelter.
find comfort in + gerund phrase
The retired teacher took great comfort from letters her former students sent.
The children found comfort in their grandmother's warm stories every evening.
- consolation
more formal; often used for serious loss or disappointment
- solace
literary or formal; suggests comfort found in quiet or spiritual things
- relief
focuses on the removal of worry or distress rather than sadness
文法句型
find comfort in + noun/gerund
take comfort from + noun
be a comfort to + person
comfort in + noun
用法筆記
Can be uncountable ('found comfort') or countable singular ('a great comfort') when referring to a specific person or thing that provides comfort. Common verb + noun patterns: 'find/take/draw comfort in/from'.
常見錯誤
3. a standard of living in which you have enough money, a nice home, and good posse
a standard of living in which you have enough money, a nice home, and good possessions so that life feels secure and pleasant.
Hiro grew up in comfort, with a large house and regular holidays abroad.
in comfort (adverbial; uncountable)
The couple worked extra shifts so their children could enjoy the comfort of a stable home.
enjoy the comfort of + noun phrase
Constanza and her husband moved to a coastal town where they could live in comfort.
Priya and Ravi saved money for years to retire in comfort.
- prosperity
focuses more on financial success and wealth
- affluence
suggests a high level of wealth, stronger than comfort
- security
focuses on freedom from financial worry rather than luxury
文法句型
in comfort
live in comfort
enjoy the comfort of + noun
用法筆記
Uncountable. Usually appears in fixed phrases like 'in comfort' (adverbial) or 'the comfort of + noun'. Unlike sense 2, this sense does NOT take the countable 'a comfort' form.
常見錯誤
4. a feature or object in a house, hotel, or daily life that makes tasks easier and
a feature or object in a house, hotel, or daily life that makes tasks easier and life more pleasant, such as hot water, a washing machine, or internet access.
The mountain hotel offered every modern comfort, including air conditioning, a minibar, and high-speed internet.
every comfort / every modern comfort
When camping in the desert, Darius missed the simple comforts of a hot shower.
comforts of + noun phrase (plural countable)
Tamar loves the comforts of city living, such as stores open all night and fast delivery.
The apartment has all the comforts of a modern kitchen with a dishwasher.
- convenience
broader; can refer to time-saving devices or services
- amenity
more formal; commonly used for features of a building or neighbourhood
- luxury
suggests something above the basic standard, often expensive
- inconvenience
something that causes trouble or difficulty
文法句型
comforts of + noun
every comfort
home comforts
modern comforts
用法筆記
Almost always used in the plural ('comforts') when referring to specific features, though the singular can appear in 'every comfort'. Commonly paired with adjectives: 'modern comforts', 'home comforts', 'simple comforts', 'all the comforts of home'.