Meaning & use
weather
The state of the atmosphere at a particular time and place, including temperature, wind, and rain.
See it in a sentence
The weather turned cold and rainy just as the picnic was about to start.
Forecasters expect sunny weather for most of the coming week.
A note on using this word
Weather describes short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate describes long-term patterns over years.
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To come safely through a difficult period or storm.
The small business weathered the recession by cutting costs early.
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