First Known Use: before 12th century
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1weather
noun weath·er \ˈwe-thər\
: the state of the air and atmosphere at a particular time and place : the temperature and other outside conditions (such as rain, cloudiness, etc.) at a particular time and place
: bad or stormy weather
the weather : a report or forecast about the weather
Full Definition of WEATHER
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
4
— to weather
: in the direction from which the wind is blowing
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Origin of WEATHER
Middle English weder, from Old English; akin to Old High German wetar weather, Old Church Slavic vetrŭ wind
2weather
verb
: to change in color, condition, etc., because of the effects of the sun, wind, rain, etc., over a long period of time
: to deal with or experience (something dangerous or unpleasant) without being harmed or damaged too much
weath·eredweath·er·ing \ˈweth-riŋ, ˈwe-thə-\
Full Definition of WEATHER
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
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First Known Use of WEATHER
15th century
Related to WEATHER
- Synonyms
- ride (out), survive
3weather
adjective
Definition of WEATHER
: of or relating to the side facing the wind — compare lee
First Known Use of WEATHER
1582
WEATHER Defined for Kids
1weather
noun weath·er \ˈwe-thər\
Definition of WEATHER for Kids
: the state of the air and atmosphere in regard to how warm or cold, wet or dry, or clear or stormy it is
2weather
verb
weath·eredweath·er·ing
Definition of WEATHER for Kids
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.>
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