Storm: meaning, definitions and examples

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storm

 

[ stษ”หm ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000 Nature
Context #1 | Noun

weather

A violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds, rain, thunder, lightning, or snow.

Synonyms

cyclone, gale, hurricane, tempest

Examples of usage

  • The storm caused widespread damage to homes and buildings.
  • We need to take shelter from the storm.
  • The storm is expected to hit the coast tomorrow.
  • The storm warning has been issued for the area.
  • The ship struggled to stay afloat in the stormy sea.
Context #2 | Verb

activity

To move angrily or forcefully in a specified direction.

Synonyms

burst, charge, invade, rush

Examples of usage

  • He stormed out of the room after the argument.
  • She stormed into the meeting and demanded to be heard.
  • The protestors stormed the government building.
  • The angry customer stormed out of the store.

Translations

Translations of the word "storm" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tempestade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเฅ‚เคซเคผเคพเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sturm

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ badai

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆั‚ะพั€ะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ burza

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅต (ใ‚ใ‚‰ใ—)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tempรชte

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tormenta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fฤฑrtฤฑna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํญํ’ (pokpung)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุงุตูุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bouล™e

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bรบrka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆšด้ฃŽ้›จ (bร ofฤ“ngyว”)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nevihta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stormur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะฐัƒั‹ะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒจแƒฎแƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fฤฑrtฤฑna

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tormenta

Word origin

The word 'storm' originated from the Old English word 'storm', which meant 'a violent wind'. The word has evolved over time to encompass various atmospheric disturbances with strong winds and precipitation. Storms have long been a powerful force of nature, inspiring awe and fear in people throughout history. From ancient myths and legends to modern scientific understanding, storms continue to captivate and intrigue us with their raw power and beauty.

See also: storminess, storming, stormy.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,220, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.