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Storm

🇬🇧 UK /["/stɔːm/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/stɔːrm/"]/

Meaning of Storm

very bad weather with strong winds and rain, and often thunder and lightning

In simple words: A strong wind and heavy rain.

Storm in a sentence

• The storm caused a lot of damage to the houses near the coast.
• During the storm, we stayed indoors to stay safe.
• A storm is on its way, so we need to prepare.
• The storm cleared up, and the sun came out again.
• Many people love to watch the storm from their windows.

How to use Storm

Used to describe severe weather events. Appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, but avoid in light, humorous conversations.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'stormy norm' — a storm is not the usual weather.

Related words

Collocations with Storm

• bad
• big
• devastating
• be in for
• brave
• shelter from
• hit (something)
• strike (something)
• rage
• cloud
• surge
• water
• during a/​the storm
• in a/​the storm
• at the height of the storm
• bear the brunt of the storm
• take the brunt of the storm
• bad
• big
• devastating
• be in for
• brave
• shelter from
• hit (something)
• strike (something)
• rage
• cloud
• surge
• water
• during a/​the storm
• in a/​the storm
• at the height of the storm
• bear the brunt of the storm
• take the brunt of the storm
• approaching
• coming
• gathering
• arouse
• cause
• create
• blow up
• break
• erupt
• amid a/​the storm
• storm between
• storm of

Synonyms for Storm

• tempest
• hurricane
• thunderstorm
• blizzard

Opposites of Storm

• calm
• peace

Common mistakes with Storm

• Confuse with 'stormy' when describing a general state of weather.
• Omit the article 'a' in phrases like 'I saw storm.'

Frequently asked questions about Storm

What does Storm mean?

A strong wind and heavy rain.

What is the definition of Storm?

very bad weather with strong winds and rain, and often thunder and lightning

How do you use Storm in a sentence?

The storm caused a lot of damage to the houses near the coast.

Can you give another example of Storm?

During the storm, we stayed indoors to stay safe.

What are synonyms for Storm?

Common alternatives include tempest, hurricane, thunderstorm, blizzard.

What is the opposite of Storm?

Opposite meanings include calm, peace.

What words go with Storm?

It commonly pairs with bad, big, devastating, be in for, brave, shelter from, hit (something), strike (something), rage, cloud, surge, water, during a/​the storm, in a/​the storm, at the height of the storm, bear the brunt of the storm, take the brunt of the storm, bad, big, devastating, be in for, brave, shelter from, hit (something), strike (something), rage, cloud, surge, water, during a/​the storm, in a/​the storm, at the height of the storm, bear the brunt of the storm, take the brunt of the storm, approaching, coming, gathering, arouse, cause, create, blow up, break, erupt, amid a/​the storm, storm between, storm of.

What are common mistakes when using Storm?

Confuse with 'stormy' when describing a general state of weather. Omit the article 'a' in phrases like 'I saw storm.'

How do you pronounce Storm?

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

When should I use Storm?

Used to describe severe weather events. Appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, but avoid in light, humorous conversations.

What CEFR level is Storm?

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