B1noun 10K+

Tempest

🇬🇧 UK //ˈtɛmpɪst// 🇺🇸 US //ˈtɛmpəst//

Meaning of Tempest

A violent storm, especially with strong winds and rain.

In simple words: a violent storm, often with strong winds

Tempest in a sentence

• The tempest raged outside, shaking the windows with its ferocity.
• As the tempest approached, sailors hurried to secure their boats.
• In Shakespeare's play, the tempest symbolizes chaos and change.
• The tempest created a breathtaking sight, with lightning illuminating the sky.
• The island was left desolate after the devastating tempest struck.

How to use Tempest

Used often in literary contexts or when discussing weather. Not common in everyday speech. Avoid in casual conversation unless referring to literature.

Grammar pattern

countable + noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'temp' in the weather turning into a 'storm'.

Related words

Collocations with Tempest

• weather tempest
• violent tempest
• calm after the tempest
• face a tempest
• tempest in a teapot

Synonyms for Tempest

• storm
• hurricane
• gale
• tempestuous weather
• thunderstorm

Opposites of Tempest

• calm
• peace
• serenity

Common mistakes with Tempest

• Confused with 'tempestuous', which means turbulent or stormy in character.
• Used inappropriately in non-literary contexts, such as everyday discussions about weather.
• Mispronounced or spelled incorrectly, e.g., 'tempestt' or 'tempist'.

Frequently asked questions about Tempest

What does Tempest mean?

a violent storm, often with strong winds

What is the definition of Tempest?

A violent storm, especially with strong winds and rain.

How do you use Tempest in a sentence?

The tempest raged outside, shaking the windows with its ferocity.

Can you give another example of Tempest?

As the tempest approached, sailors hurried to secure their boats.

What are synonyms for Tempest?

Common alternatives include storm, hurricane, gale, tempestuous weather, thunderstorm.

What is the opposite of Tempest?

Opposite meanings include calm, peace, serenity.

What words go with Tempest?

It commonly pairs with weather tempest, violent tempest, calm after the tempest, face a tempest, tempest in a teapot.

What are common mistakes when using Tempest?

Confused with 'tempestuous', which means turbulent or stormy in character. Used inappropriately in non-literary contexts, such as everyday discussions about weather. Mispronounced or spelled incorrectly, e.g., 'tempestt' or 'tempist'.

How do you pronounce Tempest?

US: //ˈtɛmpəst//, UK: //ˈtɛmpɪst//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Tempest?

Used often in literary contexts or when discussing weather. Not common in everyday speech. Avoid in casual conversation unless referring to literature.

What CEFR level is Tempest?

"Tempest" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.