The weather
Example: The weather is sunny and warm today
Definition
"The weather" refers to the state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time, including conditions such as temperature, humidity, wind, and precipitation. For example, "The weather is sunny and warm today" describes clear skies and comfortable warmth.
Etymology
The phrase "the weather" comes from the Old English word 'weder,' meaning air or sky, which has Germanic origins. Did you know that ancient people often regarded weather as a powerful force controlled by gods or spirits? The modern usage simply describes atmospheric conditions.
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"The weather" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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