hurricanes
Pronunciation: [ˈhɜːrɪkeɪnz]
Word
Context: “weather”
(noun) a strong storm with very strong winds and heavy rain. Hurricanes can cause a lot of damage because their winds can knock down trees and buildings.
Example
The hurricane last year brought heavy rain, but our town stayed safe without much damage.
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The hurricane caused so much destruction that many homes were not livable anymore.
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What precautions should we take when a hurricane is coming?
Context: “natural disasters”
(noun) a tropical storm that has winds of 74 miles per hour or more. It forms over warm ocean waters and can be very dangerous.
Example
Hurricanes form in the summer when the ocean is warmest.
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Unlike a hurricane, a regular storm has much lower wind speeds and doesn't usually cause severe damage.
Example
How do scientists predict when a hurricane will hit land?
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