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weather

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noun

weath·​er ˈwe-t͟hər How to pronounce weather (audio)
1
: the state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness
2
: state or vicissitude of life or fortune
3
: disagreeable atmospheric conditions: such as
a
: rain, storm
b
: cold air with dampness
4
: weathering

weather

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verb

weathered; weathering
ˈwet͟h-riŋ,
ˈwe-t͟hə- How to pronounce weather (audio)

transitive verb

1
: to expose to the open air : subject to the action of the elements
2
: to bear up against and come safely through
weather a storm
weather a crisis

intransitive verb

: to undergo or endure the action of the elements

weather

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adjective

: of or relating to the side facing the wind compare lee
Phrases
to weather
: in the direction from which the wind is blowing
under the weather
1
: ill
2
: drunk sense 1a

Synonyms

Verb

  • ride (out)
  • survive
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Example Sentences

Noun The weather today will be hot and dry. The hikers sought protection from the weather under an overhang. It looks like we're in for some weather tomorrow. We'll take a look at the weather right after this commercial break. Check the weather before you make plans. Verb The wood on the porch has weathered over the years. They weathered a terrible storm while at sea. He has weathered the criticism well. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
With year-round warm weather, stunning natural beauty, and a rich culture, Hawaii has earned its spot on the top of many people's bucket lists. Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 17 Sep. 2022 Because there’s hardly any weather on the planet, and few major marsquakes that could harm the samples, the cache should remain untouched until the lander comes. WIRED, 16 Sep. 2022 Proponents of the bans argue local governments have an imperative to act as planet-warming emissions fuel extreme weather, such as wildfires, drought and heat waves. Dustin Gardiner, San Francisco Chronicle, 15 Sep. 2022 Severe weather, winter storms and hurricanes caused a majority of the outages. Rachel Ramirez, CNN, 14 Sep. 2022 The weather called for jackets and umbrellas, which didn’t deter from some really cool ensembles. Essence, 12 Sep. 2022 Weapons supplies, weather, and the resolve in Moscow as well as in Washington and European capitals will determine how the rest of the war unfolds. Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2022 The Patriots arrived in South Florida a little early to get acclimated with the hot weather, which reached the low 90s in the week leading up to Sunday’s game. Alanis Thames, ajc, 11 Sep. 2022 His men were also the first group of Europeans known to have become trapped by ice and forced to spend a harrowing winter far above the Arctic Circle, beset by extreme weather, scurvy and repeated polar bear attacks. David James, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Sep. 2022
Verb
The queen’s qualities, her generally careful adjustments to modern times, and, as the years passed, her seeming permanence has helped Britain weather turbulent and rapidly changing times. The Editors, National Review, 9 Sep. 2022 The poor yields are probably more than a one-year blip, as climate change alters weather patterns in agriculturally important parts of the country, contributing to higher food prices that experts don’t see ebbing any time soon. Laura Reiley, Washington Post, 5 Sep. 2022 Bublé and Lopilato had a lot to weather while their son Noah was ill, as the singer said on Australia's Today Show in October 2018. Stephanie Kaloi, Peoplemag, 9 Aug. 2022 The poor yields are likely more than a one-year blip, as climate change alters weather patterns in agriculturally important parts of the country, contributing to higher food prices that experts don't see ebbing any time soon. Laura Reiley, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Sep. 2022 Texas managed to weather the first storm Saturday afternoon in Oklahoma City. Nick Moyle, San Antonio Express-News, 4 June 2022 Some critics argue that Britons habitually overreact to weather extremes. Mark Landler, New York Times, 18 July 2022 Some critics argue that Britons habitually overreact to weather extremes. Mark Landler, BostonGlobe.com, 18 July 2022 In Hokkaido, Limburg explains, many people had time to properly close up and weather-seal their houses before moving away. Lilit Marcus, CNN, 4 July 2022
Adjective
According to Stephen Clark, this was SpaceX's first non-weather, non-range terminal countdown abort since NROL-108 in December 2020. Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 22 July 2022 And now people with a non-weather background reference it, too. Jennifer Sangalang, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2022 These breakfasts are particularly popular in Asia and the Pacific, especially at warm-weather private villa resorts in places like Thailand, Fiji and the Maldives. Lilit Marcus, CNN, 21 June 2021 Current laws allow non-weather water loss claims up to five years after the incident that caused the damage. Ron Hurtibise, sun-sentinel.com, 14 Nov. 2020 Sun Country’s business consists of commercial flights between the United States and warm-weather international vacation destinations, transporting cargo for Amazon, and charter flights. Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2020 That chapter has not stopped the media personality from sharing his non-weather opinions on social media. Neal Justin, Star Tribune, 12 Aug. 2020 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English weder, from Old English; akin to Old High German wetar weather, Old Church Slavonic vetrŭ wind

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Adjective

1582, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

weather 1 of 2

noun

weath·​er ˈwe-t͟hər How to pronounce weather (audio)
: the state of the air and atmosphere in regard to how warm or cold, wet or dry, or clear or stormy it is

weather

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verb

weathered; weathering
1
: to change (as in color or structure) by the action of the weather
2
: to be able to last or come safely through
They weathered a storm.

under the weather

phrase

1
as in bad
temporarily suffering from a disorder of the body I feel a little under the weather and I'm just going to stay home.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • bad
  • sick
  • poorly
  • ill
  • down
  • punk
  • unhealthy
  • unsound
  • dizzy
  • weak
  • unwell
  • shaky
  • indisposed
  • ailing
  • out of sorts
  • peaked
  • peaky
  • run-down
  • sickened
  • fragile
  • symptomatic
  • lousy
  • seedy
  • lame
  • weakly
  • cruddy
  • frail
  • qualmish
  • feverish
  • diseased
  • nauseous
  • feeble
  • troubled
  • seasick
  • squeamish
  • sickish
  • woozy
  • queasy
  • disabled
  • invalid
  • nauseated
  • carsick
  • airsick
  • sickly
  • achy
  • disordered
  • decrepit
  • afflicted
  • infirm
  • hypochondriac
  • hypochondriacal
  • light-headed
  • queazy
  • debilitated
  • challenged
  • incapacitated
  • halt

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • well
  • whole
  • healthy
  • sound
  • wholesome
  • healthful
  • fit
  • hale
  • better
  • conditioned
  • improved
  • cured
  • tough
  • recovering
  • flourishing
  • strong
  • rugged
  • robust
  • recuperating
  • mending
  • hardy
  • stalwart
  • bouncing
  • blooming
  • hearty
  • rehabilitated
  • lusty
  • well-conditioned
  • convalescing
  • thriving
  • able-bodied
  • chipper
  • flush
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2
as in drunken
being under the influence of alcohol When they came home from the party it was obvious they were under the weather.

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • drunken
  • wet
  • fried
  • drunk
  • impaired
  • high
  • under the influence
  • tight
  • wiped out
  • blind
  • stiff
  • wasted
  • loaded
  • three sheets to the wind
  • lit up
  • lit
  • squiffed
  • three sheets in the wind
  • boozy
  • gassed
  • juiced
  • tipsy
  • plastered
  • inebriate
  • pickled
  • inebriated
  • cockeyed
  • alcoholic
  • tiddly
  • oiled
  • besotted
  • in the bag
  • stoned
  • bombed
  • potted
  • stewed
  • tanked
  • intoxicated
  • blitzed
  • blotto
  • looped
  • canned
  • stinking
  • strung out
  • squiffy
  • pie-eyed
  • in one's cups
  • sottish
  • crocked
  • sozzled
  • sloshed
  • smashed
  • ripped
  • soused
  • rocky
  • hammered
  • maudlin
  • beery
  • blasted
  • dopey
  • dissolute
  • befuddled
  • stupefied
  • crapulous
  • bibulous
  • dipsomaniacal
  • debauched
  • dopy
  • dissipated
  • bleary-eyed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • straight
  • sober
  • dry
  • temperate
  • level
  • steady
  • cool
  • abstemious
  • teetotal
  • abstinent
  • clearheaded
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