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Warm front

UK //wɔːm frʌnt// US //wɔrm frʌnt// Pronunciation

Definition

A boundary where warm air rises over cold air, leading to weather changes.

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In simple words: A warm front is when warm air moves over cold air.

Examples

• The warm front brought a sudden increase in temperature.
• A warm front usually leads to cloudy skies and light showers.

Usage notes

Used in weather reports and discussions about meteorology. Not commonly used in everyday conversation.

Grammar pattern

standalone term

Memory hint

Think of warm air moving in to replace colder air, like a warm hug on a chilly day.

Collocations

• approaching warm front
• warm front conditions
• passage of a warm front

Synonyms

• warm air mass
• warm weather front
• temperature front

Common mistakes

• Confused with 'cold front'.
• Misunderstood as just any warm weather change.
• Incorrectly used in non-meteorological contexts.