A2noun high_frequency_chunk

Cloud

🇬🇧 UK /["/klaʊd/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/klaʊd/"]/

Meaning of Cloud

a grey or white mass that floats in the sky, made of very small drops of water

In simple words: A white or gray mass in the sky made of water or ice.

Cloud in a sentence

• The sky is filled with a fluffy white cloud.
• We can see a dark cloud approaching the horizon.
• She saved her documents in the cloud for easy access.
• Many companies are moving their data to the cloud.
• The cloud blocked out the sun, making it cooler outside.

How to use Cloud

Used to describe the visible form of condensed water vapor in the atmosphere. Appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Avoid using it metaphorically when talking about emotions unless discussing weather.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'crowd' of white fluffy shapes in the sky.

Related words

Collocations with Cloud

• dense
• heavy
• thick
• band
• bank
• blanket
• seed
• form
• gather
• mass
• bank
• cover
• layer
• above the clouds
• below the clouds
• through the clouds
• a break in the cloud
• a break in the clouds
• great
• huge
• dense
• create
• form
• belch
• cloud of

Synonyms for Cloud

• nimbus
• cumulus
• stratus
• overcast
• haze

Opposites of Cloud

• sun
• clear sky
• brightness

Common mistakes with Cloud

• Confused with 'cloudy' as an adjective when describing the weather.
• Mispronounced as 'clowd'.
• Using 'cloud' as a verb incorrectly.

Frequently asked questions about Cloud

What does Cloud mean?

A white or gray mass in the sky made of water or ice.

What is the definition of Cloud?

a grey or white mass that floats in the sky, made of very small drops of water

How do you use Cloud in a sentence?

The sky is filled with a fluffy white cloud.

Can you give another example of Cloud?

We can see a dark cloud approaching the horizon.

What are synonyms for Cloud?

Common alternatives include nimbus, cumulus, stratus, overcast, haze.

What is the opposite of Cloud?

Opposite meanings include sun, clear sky, brightness.

What words go with Cloud?

It commonly pairs with dense, heavy, thick, band, bank, blanket, seed, form, gather, mass, bank, cover, layer, above the clouds, below the clouds, through the clouds, a break in the cloud, a break in the clouds, great, huge, dense, create, form, belch, cloud of.

What are common mistakes when using Cloud?

Confused with 'cloudy' as an adjective when describing the weather. Mispronounced as 'clowd'. Using 'cloud' as a verb incorrectly.

How do you pronounce Cloud?

US: /["/klaʊd/"]/, UK: /["/klaʊd/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Cloud?

Used to describe the visible form of condensed water vapor in the atmosphere. Appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Avoid using it metaphorically when talking about emotions unless discussing weather.

What CEFR level is Cloud?

"Cloud" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.