storm (A2)
noun, verb
Pronunciation: /stɔːm/
Definition
A violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow.
Examples
A severe storm caused widespread flooding in the region.
The ship weathered the storm by staying in a protected bay.
Meteorologists are tracking a powerful storm moving across the Atlantic.
How to Use storm
- storm of (prepositional phrase)
- A large number of something arriving or happening at once. — "The politician faced a storm of criticism after the scandal."
- storm through (phrasal verb)
- To move quickly and noisily through a place, often causing disruption. — "He stormed through the office, shouting at everyone."
- storm out (phrasal verb)
- To leave a place suddenly and angrily. — "She stormed out of the room after their argument."
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