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storm
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- pronunciation:
- storm
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
A storm is what we call a time when there is a lot of rain or snow falling very fast, or when there is a very strong wind. A storm can last for a few hours or even days. Often there is thunder and lightning with a storm. Sometimes there is a lot of ice. During a storm, it can be very dangerous to be outside.
My little brother got scared during the storm last night and crawled into bed with our mom.Our electricity went off during the storm, so we used candles for light.
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| related words: |
blizzard, commotion, tantrum |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
storms, storming, stormed |
| definition 1: |
When it storms, it means that the wind blows with heavy rain, snow, or ice. Sometimes there is thunder and lighting when it storms.
It stormed all night.- synonyms:
- blow, rage
- similar words:
- howl, pour, roar, thunder
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| definition 2: |
If someone storms off or storms out, they leave a place or a room in a very angry way.
The two friends had a big argument and one of them stormed out of the room.- synonyms:
- charge
- similar words:
- stamp, tear
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| definition 3: |
When an army storms the enemy, it attacks the enemy.
The troops stormed the enemy camp in the early morning.- similar words:
- attack, descend upon, invade, raid, strike
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| related words: |
charge, rain |
| derivations: |
stormless (adj.), stormlike (adj.) |
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