storming

storm

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [stawrm]
- /stɔrm/
- /ˈstɔː.mɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [stawrm]
- /stɔrm/

Definitions of storming word

noun storming a disturbance of the normal condition of the atmosphere, manifesting itself by winds of unusual force or direction, often accompanied by rain, snow, hail, thunder, and lightning, or flying sand or dust. 1
noun storming a heavy fall of rain, snow, or hail, or a violent outbreak of thunder and lightning, unaccompanied by strong winds. 1
noun storming Also called violent storm. Meteorology. a wind of 64–72 miles per hour (29–32 m/sec). 1
noun storming a violent military assault on a fortified place, strong position, or the like. 1
noun storming a heavy or sudden volley or discharge: a storm of criticism; a storm of bullets. 1
noun storming a violent disturbance of affairs, as a civil, political, social, or domestic commotion. 1

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Origin of storming

First appearance:

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; (noun) Middle English, Old English; cognate with Dutch storm, German Sturm, Old Norse stormr; (v.) Middle English stormen, derivative of the noun (compare obsolete sturme, Middle English sturmen, Old English styrman, denominative v. from the same Germanic base as storm); akin to stir1

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Parts of speech for Storming

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Storming

storming popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for storming

adj storming

anarchic — If you describe someone or something as anarchic, you disapprove of them because they do not recognize or obey any rules or laws.
angry — When you are angry, you feel strong dislike or impatience about something.
bent out of shape — very angry, upset, or agitated
hopping mad — working energetically; busily engaged: He kept the staff hopping in order to get the report finished.

noun storming

attack — To attack a person or place means to try to hurt or damage them using physical violence.
bravado — Bravado is an appearance of courage or confidence that someone shows in order to impress other people.
assault — An assault by an army is a strong attack made on an area held by the enemy.
offensive — causing resentful displeasure; highly irritating, angering, or annoying: offensive television commercials.

adjective storming

wild — living in a state of nature; not tamed or domesticated: a wild animal; wild geese.
wrathful — very angry; ireful; full of wrath: They trembled before the wrathful queen.

All 12 Synonyms of storming