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warm · adjective /wɔːrm/Full view
Nouns: warmth
Adjectives: warm
Verbs: warm
Adverbs: warmly
warm (TEMPERATURE)
A1 having a temperature between cool and hot
Dictionary examples:

Are you warm enough or should I turn up the heat?

She had her hands in her pockets to keep them warm.

Learner example:

I like to [go] surfing there because [the] water is warm. (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; Hungarian)

warm (CLOTHES)
A2 describes clothes and covers made of a material that keeps you warm
Dictionary examples:

I don't have a warm winter coat.

Those gloves look nice and warm.

Learner example:

Remember you should wear warm clothes. (Key English Test; A2; Portuguese)

warm (FRIENDLY)
B1 friendly and loving
Dictionary examples:

They're a very warm family.

He has a nice, warm smile.

I'd like to give a warm welcome to our guests this evening.

Learner example:

He is warm and friendly. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Arabic)

warm · verb I or T /wɔːrm/
Nouns: warmth
Adjectives: warm
Verbs: warm
Adverbs: warmly
warm
B2 to become warm or make something become warm
Dictionary examples:

When the weather warms up, we'll go camping.

Rub the oil between your hands to warm it.

It takes a little while to warm up the house.

Learner example:

After they save[d] me, I put those gloves on to warm my hands. (First Certificate in English; B2; Portuguese)

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