Storm
/stɔːrm/
Definitions
3 meaningsA violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow.
/stɔːrm/
A violent disturbance of the atmosphere.
The storm caused widespread power outages.
💡 Simply: Imagine a day when the sky gets angry! It might pour rain, blow hard, and maybe even have loud noises like thunder. This is called a storm, and it can be exciting or scary!
👶 For kids: A storm is when the wind blows really hard, and it might rain a lot, or even snow!
More Examples
The ship weathered the storm.
The storm raged for hours before finally passing.
How It's Used
"The storm brought heavy rain and strong winds."
"The political storm caused a lot of controversy."
To attack or invade a place suddenly and violently.
/stɔːrm/
To attack or invade.
The soldiers stormed the enemy's fortress.
💡 Simply: Imagine a group of people rushing into a place very quickly and maybe forcefully, like if they were trying to take it over or cause a big scene. That's storming!
👶 For kids: To storm is like when people run and jump into a place all at once!
More Examples
Angry fans stormed the stage after the concert was canceled.
They stormed into the meeting room to confront the manager.
How It's Used
"The troops stormed the castle."
"The protesters stormed the building."
To move or act with violence or fury.
/stɔːrm/
He stormed off after the argument.
💡 Simply: When someone is really angry, like a very angry dog, they 'storm' around, causing chaos
👶 For kids: To storm around is like a person is really angry, like a volcano.
More Examples
She stormed into the office demanding answers.
The crowd stormed the police barricades.
How It's Used
"She stormed out of the room."
"He was storming at his brother."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
storm in a teacup
A lot of fuss or excitement about something unimportant.
"The argument was just a storm in a teacup, it was resolved quickly."
weather the storm
To successfully deal with a difficult situation or period.
"Despite the economic downturn, the company managed to weather the storm."
From Middle English storm, sturm, from Old English storm (a storm, tempest) and Old Norse stormr (a storm). Cognate with Dutch storm, German Sturm, and Swedish storm.
The word 'storm' has been used to describe both natural events and acts of violence for centuries.
Memory tip
Think of a raging sea, with wind, rain, and chaos.
Word Origin
"violent weather, agitation, or rage."