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   weather

   /ˈwɛðə/

   noun

   • 1. the state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time as regards heat, cloudiness, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.: "if the weather's good we can go for a walk"
   • ▪ cold, wet, and unpleasant or unpredictable atmospheric conditions: "stone walls provide shelter from wind and weather"
   • ▪ denoting the side from which the wind is blowing, especially on board a ship; windward: "the weather side of the yacht"

   verb

   • 1. wear away or change the appearance or texture of (something) by long exposure to the atmosphere: "his skin was weathered almost black by his long outdoor life"
   • ▪ (of rock or other material) be worn away or altered by long exposure to the atmosphere: "the ice sheet preserves specimens that would weather away more quickly in other regions"
   • 2. (of a ship) come safely through (a storm): "the sturdy boat had weathered the storm well"
   • ▪ withstand (a difficulty or danger): "this year has tested industry's ability to weather recession"
   • ▪ get to the windward of (a cape).
   • 3. make (boards or tiles) overlap downwards to keep out rain.
   • ▪ (in building) slope or bevel (a surface) to throw off rain.
   • 4. allow (a hawk) to spend a period perched in the open air: "I would advise to weather her in her hood"

   Word Origin Old Englishweder, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch weer and German Wetter, probably also to the noun wind1.

   Scrabble Points: 13

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishWEATHER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   • English (US)

     WEATHER meaning: 1. the conditions in the air above the...

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3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › weatherWeather Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › WeatherWeather - Wikipedia

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   Weather is the state of the atmosphere, describing for example the degree to which it is hot or cold, wet or dry, calm or stormy, clear or cloudy. [1] . On Earth, most weather phenomena occur in the lowest layer of the planet's atmosphere, the troposphere, [2] [3] just below the stratosphere.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › weatherWEATHER Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. the state of the atmosphere with respect to wind, temperature, cloudiness, moisture, pressure, etc. a strong wind or storm or strong winds and storms collectively: We've had some real weather this spring. a weathercast: The radio announcer will read the weather right after the commercial.

6. www.britannica.com › science › weatherWeather | Climate, Temperature & Precipitation | Britannica

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   Jul 18, 2024 · Weather is the state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time, involving phenomena such as temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind. Learn how weather differs from climate, how it is influenced by geography and ocean, and how it affects human activities and forecasting.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishWEATHER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishWEATHER | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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