HyperDic: weather

English > 6 senses of the word weather:
NOUNphenomenonweather, weather condition, conditions, atmospheric conditionthe atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
VERBstativeweather, endure, brave, brave outface and withstand with courage
motionweathercause to slope
motionweathersail to the windward of
changeweatherchange under the action or influence of the weather
ADJECTIVEallweather, upwindtowards the side exposed to wind
weather > pronunciation
Soundsweh'dher
Rhymesaltogether ... zither: 43 rhymes with dher...
English > weather: 6 senses > adjective 1
MeaningTowards the side exposed to wind.
Synonymupwind
BroaderwindwardOn the side exposed to the wind
English > weather: 6 senses > noun 1, phenomenon
MeaningThe atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation.
Examples
  • "they were hoping for good weather"
  • "every day we have weather conditions and yesterday was no exception"
Synonymsweather condition, conditions, atmospheric condition
CategorymeteorologyThe earth science dealing with phenomena of the atmosphere (especially weather)
Narroweratmosphere, atmospheric stateThe weather or climate at some place
bad weather, inclemency, inclementnessweather unsuitable for outdoor activities
cold weatherA period of unusually cold weather
elementsViolent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
fair weather, sunshine, temperatenessmoderate weather
good weatherweather suitable for outdoor activities
hot weatherA period of unusually high temperatures
precipitation, downfallThe falling to earth of any form of water (rain or snow or hail or sleet or mist)
thaw, thawing, warmingwarm weather following a freeze
waveA persistent and widespread unusual weather condition (especially of unusual temperatures)
wind, air current, current of airAir moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
Broaderatmospheric phenomenonA physical phenomenon associated with the atmosphere
Spanishclima, condición atmosférica, condiciones metereológicas, condiciones, estado del tiempo, tiempo atmosférico, tiempo
Catalancondicions metereològiques, temps
Verbsweatherchange under the action or influence of the weather
English > weather: 6 senses > verb 1, stative
Meaningface and withstand with courage.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Synonymsendure, brave, brave out
Broaderdefy, withstand, hold, hold upresist or confront with resistance / resistance
Spanishafrontar, desafiar, perdurar
Catalanafrontar, desafiar, perdurar, persistir
English > weather: 6 senses > verb 2, motion
MeaningCause to slope.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Broaderlean, tilt, tip, slant, angleTo incline or bend from a vertical position
English > weather: 6 senses > verb 3, motion
MeaningSail to the windward of.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Categorynavigation, pilotage, pilotingThe guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place
BroadersailTravel on water propelled by wind
Spanishbarloventear, capear, navegar a barlovento
Catalancapejar
English > weather: 6 senses > verb 4, change
Meaningchange under the action or influence of the weather.
PatternSomething ----s; Something ----s something
Example"A weathered old hut"
Broaderdecay, crumble, dilapidatefall into decay or ruin
Spanishtiempo en
Nounsweatherthe atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

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