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ALL meanings of weather

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  • noun weather the state of the atmosphere with respect to wind, temperature, cloudiness, moisture, pressure, etc. 1
  • noun weather a strong wind or storm or strong winds and storms collectively: We've had some real weather this spring. 1
  • noun weather a weathercast: The radio announcer will read the weather right after the commercial. 1
  • noun weather Usually, weathers. changes or vicissitudes in one's lot or fortunes: She remained a good friend in all weathers. 1
  • verb with object weather to expose to the weather; dry, season, or otherwise affect by exposure to the air or atmosphere: to weather lumber before marketing it. 1
  • verb with object weather to discolor, disintegrate, or affect injuriously, as by the effects of weather: These crumbling stones have been weathered by the centuries. 1
  • verb with object weather to bear up against and come safely through (a storm, danger, trouble, etc.): to weather a severe illness. 1
  • verb with object weather Nautical. (of a ship, mariner, etc.) to pass or sail to the windward of: to weather a cape. 1
  • verb with object weather Architecture. to cause to slope, so as to shed water. 1
  • verb without object weather to undergo change, especially discoloration or disintegration, as the result of exposure to atmospheric conditions. 1
  • verb without object weather to endure or resist exposure to the weather: a coat that weathers well. 1
  • verb without object weather to go or come safely through a storm, danger, trouble, etc. (usually followed by through): It was a difficult time for her, but she weathered through beautifully. 1
  • idioms weather under the weather, Informal. somewhat indisposed; ailing; ill. suffering from a hangover. more or less drunk: Many fatal accidents are caused by drivers who are under the weather. 1
  • noun weather climatic conditions 1
  • noun weather storm, harsh climate conditions 1
  • transitive verb weather endure, resist 1
  • transitive verb weather erode due to exposure 1
  • intransitive verb weather deteriorate due to exposure 1
  • noun weather of weather 1
  • noun weather The state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc. 1
  • uncountable noun weather The weather is the condition of the atmosphere in one area at a particular time, for example if it is raining, hot, or windy. 0
  • verb weather If something such as wood or rock weathers or is weathered, it changes colour or shape as a result of the wind, sun, rain, or cold. 0
  • verb weather If you weather a difficult time or a difficult situation, you survive it and are able to continue normally after it has passed or ended. 0
  • noun weather the day-to-day meteorological conditions, esp temperature, cloudiness, and rainfall, affecting a specific place 0
  • noun weather relating to the forecasting of weather 0
  • noun weather a prevailing state or condition 0
  • adjective weather on or at the side or part towards the wind; windward 0
  • verb weather to expose or be exposed to the action of the weather 0
  • verb weather to undergo or cause to undergo changes, such as discoloration, due to the action of the weather 0
  • verb weather to withstand the action of the weather 0
  • verb weather to endure (a crisis, danger, etc) 0
  • verb weather to slope (a surface, such as a roof, sill, etc) so as to throw rainwater clear 0
  • verb weather to sail to the windward of 0
  • noun weather the general condition of the atmosphere at a particular time and place, with regard to the temperature, moisture, cloudiness, etc. 0
  • noun weather disagreeable or harmful atmospheric conditions; storm, rain, etc. 0
  • verb transitive weather to expose to the action of weather or atmosphere, as for airing, drying or seasoning 0
  • verb transitive weather to wear away, discolor, disintegrate, or otherwise change for the worse by exposure to the atmosphere 0
  • verb transitive weather to pass through safely or survive 0
  • verb transitive weather to slope (masonry, cornices, sills, etc.) so as to allow water to run off 0
  • verb transitive weather to pass to the windward of (a cape, reef, etc.) 0
  • intransitive verb weather to become discolored, disintegrated, etc. by exposure to the weather or atmosphere 0
  • intransitive verb weather to endure such exposure in a specified manner 0
  • adjective weather designating or of the side of a ship, etc. toward the wind; windward 0
  • adjective weather exposed to the elements 0
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