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- [mon-soon]
- /mɒnˈsun/
- /mɒnˈsuːn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mon-soon]
- /mɒnˈsun/
Definitions of monsoon word
- noun monsoon the seasonal wind of the Indian Ocean and southern Asia, blowing from the southwest in summer and from the northeast in winter. 1
- noun monsoon (in India and nearby lands) the season during which the southwest monsoon blows, commonly marked by heavy rains; rainy season. 1
- noun monsoon any wind that changes directions with the seasons. 1
- noun monsoon any persistent wind established between water and adjoining land. 1
- noun monsoon A seasonal prevailing wind in the region of the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, blowing from the southwest between May and September and bringing rain (the wet monsoon ), or from the northeast between October and April (the dry monsoon ). 1
- noun monsoon seasonal wind 1
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Origin of monsoon
First appearance:
before 1575 One of the 34% oldest English words
1575-85; < Dutch monssoen (now obsolete) < Portuguese monção, earlier moução < Arabic mawsim season
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Parts of speech for Monsoon
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monsoon popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
monsoon usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for monsoon
noun monsoon
- flood — a great flowing or overflowing of water, especially over land not usually submerged.
- deluge — A deluge of things is a large number of them which arrive or happen at the same time.
- storm — Theodore Woldsen [tey-aw-dawr vawlt-suh n] /ˈteɪ ɔˌdɔr ˈvɔlt sən/ (Show IPA), 1817–88, German poet and novelist.
- inundation — to flood; cover or overspread with water; deluge.
- cloudburst — A cloudburst is a sudden, very heavy fall of rain.
Antonyms for monsoon
noun monsoon
- sprinkle — to scatter (a liquid, powder, etc.) in drops or particles: She sprinkled powder on the baby.
- dryness — free from moisture or excess moisture; not moist; not wet: a dry towel; dry air.
- aridity — being without moisture; extremely dry; parched: arid land; an arid climate.
- quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
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