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Moderatestorm
The correct spelling is storm.
How to pronounce storm
/stɔːm/
nounIPA: /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.Any disturbed state of the atmosphere, especially as affecting the earth's surface, and strongly implying destructive or unpleasant weather.
- 2.A violent agitation of human society; a civil, political, or domestic commotion; violent outbreak.
- 3.A wind scale for very strong wind, stronger than a gale, less than a hurricane (10 or higher on the Beaufort scale).
- 4.A violent assault on a stronghold or fortified position.
verb
- 1.(with adverbial of direction) To move quickly and noisily like a storm, usually in a state of uproar or anger.
- 2.To rage or fume; to be in a violent temper.
- 3.To assault (a stronghold or fortification) with military forces.
- 4.To have the weather be violent, with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow.
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