weathered — worn, damaged, or changed by exposure to weather conditions over time
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: worn, damaged, or changed by exposure to weather conditions over time
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈweðərd/
Example Sentences
- The weathered pirate looked like he'd been through a washing machine... filled with storms.
- The weathered sign was so faded that it now read 'Wel ome to owher '.
- Her weathered diary contained decades of memories and life experiences.
weathered
ADJECTIVE[/ˈweðərd/]
worn, damaged, or changed by exposure to weather conditions over time
The old fisherman's weathered hands tell decades of stories from the sea.
Weathered and feathered, yet faithfully tethered!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The adjective 'weathered' derives from the Old English 'weder' (weather), meaning atmospheric conditions. The suffix '-ed' was added to the verb 'weather' (to expose to or be affected by weather) to form an adjective describing something changed or worn by prolonged exposure to the elements.
Breakdown
weather (Old English weder, atmospheric conditions) + -ed (past participle suffix functioning as an adjective morpheme, indicating a state of being affected or worn).
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The weathered pirate looked like he'd been through a washing machine... filled with storms.”
“The weathered sign was so faded that it now read 'Wel ome to owher '.”
“Her weathered diary contained decades of memories and life experiences.”
“The weathered fisherman's stories were as deep as the ocean he sailed.”
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