hail
Pronunciation: [heɪl]
Word
Context: “weather”
(verb) to come down as small balls of ice from the sky. Hail happens during storms when the weather is very cold, and it can damage things like cars and plants.
Example
Yesterday, it hailed for the first time this summer, and the kids were excited to watch the ice fall.
Example
It didn't hail at all, so we were able to play outside without any worries.
Example
Did it hail during the storm last night?
Context: “weather”
(noun) small balls of ice that fall from the sky during a storm. Hail can be very damaging because it's hard and can hit things like roofs and cars really hard.
Example
The hail was so big that it left dents on the car.
Example
There was no hail at the party, just a light rain.
Example
How big was the hail that fell during the storm?
Context: “greeting”
(verb) to publicly show respect or praise to someone, often by shouting. It's like cheering or clapping for someone really great.
Example
The crowd hailed the new champion as he walked onto the stage.
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Nobody hailed him when he entered the room; it was very quiet.
Example
Why did the fans hail their favorite singer at the concert?
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