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Word: Storm
Speech Type: Noun
Old English storm, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch storm and German Sturm, probably also to the verb stir. The verb dates from late Middle English in storm (sense 3 of the verb)
stɔːm
a violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow.
Short Definition:violent disturbance of atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain, thunder or snow
a tumultuous reaction; an uproar or controversy
Short Definition:tumultuous reaction
Examples:- the book caused a storm in America
- the manager is at the centre of a drugs storm in Germany
storm windows.
Short Definition:storm windows
a direct assault by troops on a fortified place.
Short Definition:direct assault by troops on fortified place
Word: Storm
Speech Type: Verb
stɔːm
move angrily or forcefully in a specified direction
Short Definition:move angrily or forcefully in specified direction
Examples:- she burst into tears and stormed off
- he stormed out of the house
(of troops) suddenly attack and capture (a building or other place) by means of force
Short Definition:(of troops) suddenly attack and capture building or other place by means of force
Examples:- commandos stormed a hijacked plane early today
(of the weather) be violent, with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow.
Short Definition:be violent, with strong winds and usually rain, thunder or snow
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