weather


Definition: Meaning of, weather in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈwɛðə /

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  1. [singular, uncountable] the temperature and other conditions such as sun, rain, and wind
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  2. the weather informal a description on radio or television, in newspapers etc of what the weather will be like in the near future [=  the weather forecast]
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  3. in all weathers in all types of weather, even when it is very hot or cold
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  4. under the weather informal slightly ill
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  5. keep a weather eye on something to watch a situation carefully so that you notice anything unusual or unpleasant
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weather weathered weathered
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weathering weathers
  1. [transitive] to come through a very difficult situation safely
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  2. [intransitive and transitive] if rock, wood, or someone's face is weathered by the wind, sun, rain etc, or if it weathers, it changes colour or shape over a period of time
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weather used in phrases

  • National Weather Service (noun)
    1. the federal agency in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that is responsible for weather forecast and preparation of weather maps
  • National Weather Service, the
    1. the national organization that collects information about the weather in the US, and provides weather reports and warnings of dangerous weather conditions for newspapers, radio, and TV, and also for farmers, scientists, airports etc. There is a similar organization in the UK called the MET OFFICE .
  • all-weather (adjective)
    1. usable, operative or practised in all kinds of weather
  • bad weather (noun)
    1. weather unsuitable for outdoor activities
  • cold weather (noun)
    1. a period of unusually cold weather
  • fair weather (noun)
    1. moderate weather; suitable for outdoor activities
  • fair-weather friend (noun)
    1. someone who only wants to be your friend when you are successful
  • foul-weather gear (noun)
    1. protective garment that is intended to keep the wearer dry and warm in bad weather
  • good weather (noun)
    1. weather suitable for outdoor activities
  • hot weather (noun)
    1. a period of unusually high temperatures
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