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[ˈwɛðə], (Noun)
Definitions:
- the state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time as regards heat, cloudiness, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.
(e.g: if the weather's good we can go for a walk)
Phrases:
- in all weathers
- keep a weather eye on
- make heavy weather of
- the end of the golden weather
- under the weather
Origin
:
Old English weder, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch weer and German Wetter, probably also to the noun wind
[ˈwɛðə], (Verb)
Definitions:
- wear away or change the appearance or texture of (something) by long exposure to the atmosphere
(e.g: his skin was weathered almost black by his long outdoor life)
- (of a ship) come safely through (a storm)
(e.g: the sturdy boat had weathered the storm well)
- make (boards or tiles) overlap downwards to keep out rain
- allow (a hawk) to spend a period perched in the open air
(e.g: I would advise to weather her in her hood)
Phrases:
- in all weathers
- keep a weather eye on
- make heavy weather of
- the end of the golden weather
- under the weather
Origin
:
Old English weder, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch weer and German Wetter, probably also to the noun wind
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