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weather

Definition

  • noun: the state of the air and atmosphere at a particular time and place
  • noun: the state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness
  • verb: to change in color, condition, etc., because of the effects of the sun, wind, rain, etc., over a long period of time
  • often used figuratively
  • synonyms: ablate, abrade, air

Examples

  • They have had their fair share of 'stormy weather' [=they have had many problems] in their marriage.

  • They are 'fair-weather' friends. [=they are friends when you are successful but not when you fail]

  • They had to 'weather' [='get through'] some difficult times in the early years of their marriage.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Get the word out to Remus and the others, that Harry is back. Okay, okay! Let's not kill him before You-Know-Who does. ... Do you read? We've a new weather report. Lightning has struck. I repeat: Lightning has struck. What's the fun, Harry? Okay. There's something we need to find. (..)
    2011 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2