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storms

Pronunciation: [stɔrmz]

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

Context: “weather”

(noun) a storm is a very strong weather event that can bring heavy rain, strong winds, or snow. It's when nature can be really loud and wild, like during thunderstorms or hurricanes.

Example

The storms this summer have been very exciting to watch with all the lightning and thunder.

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The storms didn't come as expected; it ended up being a sunny day instead.

Example

What kind of storms do you think are the most dangerous?

Context: “emotional state”

(verb) to storm means to behave very angrily, often by shouting or making a big fuss. If someone is storming out of a room, they are upset and leaving quickly.

Example

When he won the game, he stormed around the house in excitement.

Example

She did not storm out of the meeting, even though she disagreed with the decision.

Example

Did he storm into the room when he heard the news?

Context: “conflict”

(noun) a storm can also mean a lot of trouble or conflict happening all at once, like when people have strong arguments or worries. It's like when everything seems to be going wrong at the same time.

Example

After the tough talks, there was a storm of ideas that led to a great solution.

Example

There wasn't a storm happening at work; everyone was calm and working together.

Example

What caused the storm of arguments at the meeting?

How to pronounce storms

Pronunciation: [stɔrmz]

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