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hail

Pronunciation: [heɪl]

Word

Learn how to use hail in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

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.

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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.

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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.

Example

Nobody hailed him when he entered the room; it was very quiet.

Example

Why did the fans hail their favorite singer at the concert?

How to pronounce hail

Pronunciation: [heɪl]

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