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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

  • (..) a horse for a good cause? -Whoa, Marse Robert. -Is that you, Rhett? -We's here, Miss Scarlett. We's here! -Rhett, I knew you'd come. Good evening. Nice weather we're having. Prissy tells me you're planning on taking a trip. If you make any jokes now I'll kill you! Don't tell me you're frightened. (..)
    1939 Gone with the Wind