Weather: meaning, definitions and examples

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weather

 

[ ˈwɛðər ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

forecast

The state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time, regarding temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

Synonyms

climate, conditions, meteorology

Examples of usage

  • The weather forecast predicts rain tomorrow.
  • The weather today is sunny and warm.
Context #2 | Verb

change

To change or alter the state of the atmosphere in a particular place.

Synonyms

endure, survive, withstand

Examples of usage

  • The storm weathered the ship.
  • The paint on the house is weathering.

Translations

Translations of the word "weather" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tempo

🇮🇳 मौसम

🇩🇪 Wetter

🇮🇩 cuaca

🇺🇦 погода

🇵🇱 pogoda

🇯🇵 天気 (tenki)

🇫🇷 temps

🇪🇸 tiempo

🇹🇷 hava

🇰🇷 날씨 (nalssi)

🇸🇦 طقس (taqs)

🇨🇿 počasí

🇸🇰 počasie

🇨🇳 天气 (tiānqì)

🇸🇮 vreme

🇮🇸 veður

🇰🇿 ауа райы

🇬🇪 ამინდი (amindi)

🇦🇿 hava

🇲🇽 tiempo

Etymology

The word 'weather' originated from the Old English word 'weder' meaning air, sky, or weather. It has evolved over the centuries to refer to the state of the atmosphere, including temperature, precipitation, and wind. Weather has always been an important aspect of human life, influencing activities such as agriculture, travel, and clothing choices.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,707, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.