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storm

The correct spelling is storm.

How to pronounce storm

/stɔːm/
noun

IPA: /stɔːm/

Say it like: Sto-rm

The correct spelling is storm. Any disturbed state of the atmosphere, especially as affecting the earth's surface, and strongly implying destructive or unpleasant weather. For example: "The proposed reforms have led to a political storm."

Usage Examples

The proposed reforms have led to a political storm.

She stormed out of the room.

Troops stormed the complex.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Any disturbed state of the atmosphere, especially as affecting the earth's surface, and strongly implying destructive or unpleasant weather.
  2. 2.A violent agitation of human society; a civil, political, or domestic commotion; violent outbreak.
  3. 3.A wind scale for very strong wind, stronger than a gale, less than a hurricane (10 or higher on the Beaufort scale).
  4. 4.A violent assault on a stronghold or fortified position.

verb

  1. 1.(with adverbial of direction) To move quickly and noisily like a storm, usually in a state of uproar or anger.
  2. 2.To rage or fume; to be in a violent temper.
  3. 3.To assault (a stronghold or fortification) with military forces.
  4. 4.To have the weather be violent, with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow.

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