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weather
[weth-er]
noun
the state of the atmosphere with respect to wind, temperature, cloudiness, moisture, pressure, etc.
a strong wind or storm or strong winds and storms collectively.
We've had some real weather this spring.
a weathercast.
The radio announcer will read the weather right after the commercial.
Usually weathers. changes or vicissitudes in one's lot or fortunes.
She remained a good friend in all weathers.
verb (used with object)
to expose to the weather; dry, season, or otherwise affect by exposure to the air or atmosphere.
to weather lumber before marketing it.
to discolor, disintegrate, or affect injuriously, as by the effects of weather.
These crumbling stones have been weathered by the centuries.
to bear up against and come safely through (a storm, danger, trouble, etc.).
to weather a severe illness.
Nautical.Ģż(of a ship, mariner, etc.) to pass or sail to the windward of.
to weather a cape.
Architecture.Ģżto cause to slope, so as to shed water.
verb (used without object)
to undergo change, especially discoloration or disintegration, as the result of exposure to atmospheric conditions.
to endure or resist exposure to the weather.
a coat that weathers well.
to go or come safely through a storm, danger, trouble, etc. (usually followed bythrough ).
It was a difficult time for her, but she weathered through beautifully.
weather
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noun
the day-to-day meteorological conditions, esp temperature, cloudiness, and rainfall, affecting a specific place Compare climate
(modifier) relating to the forecasting of weather
a weather ship
a prevailing state or condition
(of a vessel) to roll and pitch in heavy seas
(foll by of) to carry out with great difficulty or unnecessarily great effort
informalĢż
not in good health
intoxicated
adjective
(prenominal) on or at the side or part towards the wind; windward Compare lee
the weather anchor
verb
to expose or be exposed to the action of the weather
to undergo or cause to undergo changes, such as discoloration, due to the action of the weather
(intr) to withstand the action of the weather
to endure (a crisis, danger, etc)
(tr) to slope (a surface, such as a roof, sill, etc) so as to throw rainwater clear
(tr) to sail to the windward of
to weather a point
weather
The state of the atmosphere at a particular time and place. Weather is described in terms of variable conditions such as temperature, humidity, wind velocity, precipitation, and barometric pressure. Weather on Earth occurs primarily in the troposphere, or lower atmosphere, and is driven by energy from the Sun and the rotation of the Earth. The average weather conditions of a region over time are used to define a region's climate.
weather
The daily conditions of the atmosphere in terms of temperature, atmospheric pressure, wind, and moisture.
Other 51³Ō¹Ļ Forms
- weatherer noun
- Ė·É±š²¹³Ł³ó±š°ł²¹Ė²ś¾±±ō¾±³Ł²ā noun
- Ė·É±š²¹³Ł³ó±š°ł±š°ł noun
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
Origin of weather1
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
Origin of weather1
Idioms and Phrases
under the weather,
somewhat indisposed; ailing; ill.
suffering from a hangover.
more or less drunk.
Many fatal accidents are caused by drivers who are under the weather.
Example Sentences
Stepping foot in the capital Nuuk this morning, Macron will be met with chilly and blustery weather, but despite the cold conditions, he'll be greeted warmly.
Although King Charles' birthday is 14 November, the Trooping of the Colour has long been used to mark the official birthday of the British Sovereign - in an effort to hold the event in better weather.
The Met Office has revised an early weather warning for thunderstorms in Wales and parts of England on Saturday, reducing the affected area to parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Sometimes I find it tougher than others and it just depends how you feel and how the weather is, because the hotter it is the harder it is.
As with all festivals, check ahead on the weather - last year three stages were closed and tents were filmed taking off after Storm Lilian hit.
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When To Use
Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditionsāthe temperature and precipitation on a certain day, for example. Climate refers to the average atmospheric conditions that prevail in a given region over a long period of timeāwhether a place is generally cold and wet or hot and dry, for example. It can also refer to the region or area that has a particular climate.Weather can also be a verb, meaning to expose something to harsh conditions (such as by placing it outside, in the weather), often in order to change it in some way, as in We need to weather this leather to soften it. It can also mean to endure a storm or, more metaphorically, a negative or dangerous situation, as in We will simply have to weather the recession. As nouns, both weather and climate can be used figuratively to refer to the general (nonliteral) atmosphere of a place or situation, as in phrases like political climate and fair-weather friend.In scientific terms, both weather and climate are about atmospheric conditions like temperature, precipitation, and other factors. But they differ in scale. Weather involves the atmospheric conditions and changes we experience in the short term, on a daily basis. Rain today, sun tomorrow, and snow next monthāthatās weather. Climate involves average atmospheric conditions in a particular place over a long period of time (this is often understood to mean 30 years or more). Is the place where you live consistently rainy and cool? Is it always 72 degrees and sunny? Thatās climate.So, when youāre making small talk about whether itās rainy or sunny that day, youāre discussing the weather. If youāre complaining that itās always way too hot where you live, all year round, youāre discussing your regional climate.Changes to climateāeven an average temperature rise of a few degreesācan alter the weather patterns that weāre accustomed to. More extreme and more frequent storms, floods, and droughts are some examples of weather events that are being fueled by a warming of the climate.Hereās an example of weather and climate used correctly in a sentence.Example: When you live in an extremely dry climate, a rare day of rainy weather is thrilling.Want to learn more? Read the full breakdown of the difference between weather and climate.
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Ā© Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American HeritageĀ® Idioms Dictionary copyright Ā© 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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