a comfort

/ə ˈkʌmfət/
something that provides relief or reassurance

Her presence was a comfort during difficult times.

Her presence provided emotional support and reassurance.


general

Something that provides relief, reassurance, or emotional support

The warm blanket was a comfort on the cold night.

The warm blanket provided warmth and comfort during the cold night.

His words were a comfort to her after the loss.

His words provided emotional support and reassurance after the loss.

The phrase is often used to describe something that alleviates distress or provides solace.

Collocations

a comfort toprovides reassurance or support to someonetake comfort infind reassurance or solace in something

Related Phrases

take comfort inphrase
to find reassurance or solace in something
a source of comfortphrase
something that provides emotional support

Pro Tip

Emotional Context

Use 'a comfort' to describe something that provides emotional support or relief.

Gold Rule

Correct Usage

'A comfort' is typically used as a noun phrase to describe something that alleviates distress or provides solace.

Word Origin

From Middle English 'comforte,' from Old French 'confort,' from Latin 'comfortare' (to strengthen greatly).

Usage Notes

The phrase is often used in emotional or supportive contexts, emphasizing the positive effect of something or someone.

Word Breakdown

a
indefinite article
article
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comfort
a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint
noun
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