Weather | Mean of weather in English Dictionary
/ˈwɛðɚ/
- Noun
- the state of the air and atmosphere at a particular time and place
- How's the weather?
- The weather today will be hot and dry.
- severe/foul/mild/hot/cold weather
- a weather report/forecast
- The picnic will be outside, weather permitting. [=if the weather is good enough to allow it]
- (Brit) She likes to ride her bike in all weathers. [=in any kind of weather]
- They have had their fair share of stormy weather [=they have had many problems] in their marriage.
- bad or stormy weather
- The hikers sought protection from the weather under an overhang.
- It looks like we're in for some weather tomorrow.
- a report or forecast about the weather
- We'll take a look at the weather right after this commercial break.
- Check the weather before you make plans.
- to watch (someone or something) very carefully
- She kept a weather eye on the stock report.
- not feeling well
- She's (feeling) a little under the weather today, so she won't be joining us.
- Verb
- to change in color, condition, etc., because of the effects of the sun, wind, rain, etc., over a long period of time
- The wood on the porch has weathered over the years.
- to deal with or experience (something dangerous or unpleasant) without being harmed or damaged too much
- They weathered a terrible storm while at sea.
- They had to weather [=get through] some difficult times in the early years of their marriage.
- He has weathered the criticism well.