V9
Weather (expanded)
Forecasts · storms · temperatures
with thick cloud near the ground, so you can't see far
/ˈfɒɡ.i/It's so foggy I can't see the other side of the street.
very bad weather with strong wind and heavy rain
/stɔːm/A storm knocked down trees all over the town.
the loud noise in the sky during a storm
/ˈθʌn.dər/The thunder was so loud it woke me up.
the flash of bright light in the sky during a storm
/ˈlaɪt.nɪŋ/We saw lightning light up the sky, then heard the thunder.
very, very cold — below 0 degrees
/ˈfriː.zɪŋ/It's minus five — it's freezing!
very, very hot (informal)
/ˈbɔɪ.lɪŋ/It's 40 degrees — it's boiling!
hot with wet, heavy air that makes you sweat
/ˈhjuː.mɪd/It's very humid in the jungle — the air feels wet.
a light, gentle wind
/briːz/There's a nice cool breeze by the sea.
a report that says what the weather will be like
/ˈfɔː.kɑːst/The weather forecast says it will rain tomorrow.
a short period of rain
/ˈʃaʊ.ər/Take an umbrella — there might be a shower this afternoon.
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What is the weather forecast for this week?
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Do you like storms? Why or why not?
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What do you do when it is freezing or boiling?
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What is the weather like in your favourite place?
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