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   weath·er

   /ˈweT͟Hər/

   noun

   • 1. the state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.: "if the weather's good we can go for a walk"
   • ▪ cold, wet, and unpleasant or unpredictable atmospheric conditions; the elements: "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 air: "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 air: "the ice sheet preserves specimens that would weather away more quickly in other regions"
   • 2. 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"
   • ▪ (of a ship) get to the windward of (a cape or other obstacle).
   • 3. make (boards or tiles) overlap downward 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.

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

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   Jul 1, 2024 · Climate, conditions of the atmosphere at a particular location over a long period of time; it is the long-term summation of the atmospheric elements (and their variations) that, over short time periods, constitute weather. These elements are solar radiation, temperature, humidity, precipitation.

4. www.britannica.com › science › temperatureTemperature | Definition, Scales, Units, & Facts | Britannica

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   Jun 19, 2024 · temperature, measure of hotness or coldness expressed in terms of any of several arbitrary scales and indicating the direction in which heat energy will spontaneously flow—i.e., from a hotter body (one at a higher temperature) to a colder body (one at a lower temperature).

5. www.fluentu.com › blog › englishAn Easy Guide to Talking About Weather in English - FluentU

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   5 days ago · In this post, you’ll learn all the terms you need to talk about weather in English, like describing sunny days, stormy days and all those in between—as well as why the weather is considered such a hot topic.

6. www.noaa.gov › weatherWeather | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

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   Jun 26, 2024 · National Weather Service (NWS) provides weather, hydrologic, and climate forecasts and warnings for the United States, its territories, adjacent waters and ocean areas, for the protection of life and property and the enhancement of the national economy.

7. science.howstuffworks.com › nature › climate-weatherWhat Is Humidity and How Does Humidity Affect Temperature?

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8. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › the weatherThe weather Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Jun 14, 2024 · The meaning of THE WEATHER is a report or forecast about the weather. How to use the weather in a sentence.