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comfort (Noun)

Comfort refers to a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint, or the easing of a person's feelings of grief or distress. It can also describe the things or actions that provide such a pleasant and relaxed state.

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Think of a 'COM-fortable' 'FORT'. A fort is a strong place where you are safe and relaxed. 'COM' (together) + 'FORT' (st...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

I am in a comfort chair. → I am in a comfortable chair.

She gave me many comforts. → She gave me a lot of comfort.

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