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Weather

/ˈwɛðər/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #300 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

    "The weather outside is cold and rainy."
As verb
  1. 1

    To wear away or change the appearance or texture of something by long exposure to the atmosphere.

    "The wooden fence has weathered to a soft gray over the years."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'weather' originates from Old English 'weder', which is related to the Proto-Germanic '*wederaz' and the Proto-Indo-European '*wēdʰr̥', meaning 'air' or 'sky'. Over time, its meaning evolved to encompass atmospheric conditions, including temperature, precipitation, and wind.

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