Storms Meaning in English
word · lemma: storm
/ˈstɔɹmz/
stormz
/stˈɔːmz/
stormz
Definition
Storms are strong weather events with heavy rain, wind, thunder, or lightning. The word can also mean emotional or difficult situations.
Usage & Nuances
'Storms' is usually plural when talking about weather. Used metaphorically for life's challenges ('weather the storms'). Common with verbs like 'cause', 'hit', 'pass'. Not to be confused with 'hurricanes' or 'typhoons', which are specific storm types.
Spanish: tormentasPortuguese (BR): tempestadesPortuguese (PT): tempestadesChinese (Simplified): 暴风雨Chinese (Traditional): 暴風雨Hindi: तूफ़ानArabic: العواصفBengali: ঝড়Russian: штормыJapanese: 嵐Vietnamese: cơn bãoKorean: 폭풍Turkish: fırtınalarUrdu: طوفانIndonesian: badai
Example Sentences
The weather forecast says there will be storms tonight.
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Many storms happened last summer.
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Storms can be dangerous for small boats.
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We had to cancel our picnic because of the storms.
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Sometimes life's storms make us stronger.
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After several storms, the beach looked completely different.
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