storm — a violent weather condition with strong winds, rain, snow, or thunder
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a violent weather condition with strong winds, rain, snow, or thunder
Pronunciation (IPA): /stɔːrm/
Example Sentences
- My mom's reaction was like a perfect storm when she found pizza boxes under my bed.
- The new K-pop group took the world by storm.
- He stormed into the bathroom like he was about to miss the last train.
storm
NOUN[/stɔːrm/]
a violent weather condition with strong winds, rain, snow, or thunder
💡 Concept
A sudden storm slams the fishing village as boats rock and villagers run for shelter.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/stɔːrm/
🇬🇧 UK/stɔːm/
🌳Etymology
Rootstorm
🎵Rhyme
formwarmnormdorm
form
warm
norm
dorm
🔗Collocations
weather the storm
storm clouds
perfect storm
storm warning
take by storm
brainstorm
storm off
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My mom's reaction was like a perfect storm when she found pizza boxes under my bed.”
“The new K-pop group took the world by storm.”
😄 Fun example
“He stormed into the bathroom like he was about to miss the last train.”
“We need to prepare for the economic storm ahead.”
😄 Fun example
“After eating spicy food, there was a storm brewing in my stomach.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
tempesthurricanetyphoonblizzardgale
Antonyms
calmpeacestillness
Related
thunderlightningrainwindweather
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