comforts

comforts — noun

1. the state of feeling physically at ease, with your body able to rest without pai

1.名詞B1
釋義

the state of feeling physically at ease, with your body able to rest without pain or strain

例句

The padded bus seat gave Mira enough comfort to nap before sunrise.

comfort + to-infinitive for physical ease

After the cast came off, Bao finally slept in real comfort again.

phrase: sleep in comfort

同義詞
  • ease

    focuses on the absence of strain or difficulty

  • coziness

    suggests warmth and a pleasant atmosphere more than bodily support

  • well-being

    broader and can include general health, not only physical ease

反義詞
  • discomfort

    the opposite state of physical unease

  • pain

    focuses on actual hurting rather than the lack of ease

文法句型

comfort of [seat/room/bed]

comfort for [person/body part]

in comfort

用法筆記

Often used with give, bring, provide, or offer. The phrase after the noun usually names the place or object that lets the body relax more easily.

常見錯誤

❌These shoes give me a comfort on long walks.
✅These shoes give me comfort on long walks.
💡this sense is usually uncountable.
❌The sofa is very comfort.
✅The sofa gives a lot of comfort.
💡use the noun comfort here, not the adjective comfortable.

2. relief from grief or anxiety, or the person or thing that helps bring such relie

2.名詞B2
釋義

relief from grief or anxiety, or the person or thing that helps bring such relief

例句

Ritu found comfort in her sister's messages after the earthquake shook the town.

find comfort in + [person/thing]

The doctor's calm voice was a comfort while Kofi waited for the test result.

a comfort to someone during worry

同義詞
  • relief

    broader and often used when worry or pain stops

  • solace

    more literary and often linked to sadness

  • reassurance

    focuses on worry being eased by supportive words or facts

反義詞
  • distress

    the state of strong emotional suffering

  • grief

    deeper sorrow that comfort tries to ease

文法句型

find comfort in [person/thing]

take comfort from [fact]

a comfort to [person]

用法筆記

Common in patterns with in or from after the noun. This sense can name either the relieved feeling itself or the thing that helps someone feel that way.

常見錯誤

❌Her phone call was comfortable to me.
✅Her phone call was a comfort to me.
💡use the noun comfort when something makes you feel less upset.
❌I took comfort in that my son was safe.
✅I took comfort in the fact that my son was safe.
💡comfort is usually followed by a noun phrase after in.

3. a way of living with enough money, space, and ease to avoid ordinary hardship

3.名詞C1
釋義

a way of living with enough money, space, and ease to avoid ordinary hardship

例句

After years abroad, Henry's parents retired in comfort near the southern coast.

phrase: retire in comfort

The couple were not rich, but they lived in comfort above the bakery.

phrase: live in comfort

同義詞
  • ease

    broader and can refer to a smooth situation, not only material life

  • prosperity

    focuses more on wealth and success than day-to-day ease

  • security

    emphasizes stability and freedom from financial worry

反義詞
  • hardship

    a life marked by difficulty and lack

  • poverty

    focuses on not having enough money or resources

文法句型

live in comfort

retire in comfort

grow old in comfort

用法筆記

Usually appears in fixed phrases such as live in comfort or retire in comfort. It points to material ease and security rather than luxury alone.

常見錯誤

❌They lived in comforts after the business improved.
✅They lived in comfort after the business improved.
💡this sense is usually uncountable.
❌He bought comfort for his retirement.
✅He saved enough to retire in comfort.
💡this sense describes a way of living, not a thing you buy.

4. a thing or service that makes everyday life easier, warmer, or more enjoyable

4.名詞B2
釋義

a thing or service that makes everyday life easier, warmer, or more enjoyable

例句

The mountain hostel had few comforts, but the view from the kitchen was stunning.

few comforts = very basic living conditions

After camping for a week, Yara missed small comforts like hot water and dry sheets.

small comforts like + [examples]

同義詞
  • amenity

    more formal and often used for buildings, towns, or public places

  • convenience

    focuses on practical ease more than pleasure

  • luxury

    suggests something richer or less necessary than comfort

反義詞
  • hardship

    a lack of basic ease or convenience

  • privation

    more formal word for lacking ordinary needs or comforts

文法句型

few comforts

modern comforts

home comforts

用法筆記

Usually plural when it refers to household conveniences or small luxuries. It often appears with words such as home, creature, modern, or basic.

常見錯誤

❌The cabin had many comfort for guests.
✅The cabin had many comforts for guests.
💡this sense is countable and usually plural.
❌The hotel comforts were very comfort.
✅The hotel comforts were very comfortable.
💡comforts is the noun for the things, while comfortable is the adjective.

comforts — verb