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tornado — meaning in English

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English meaning

tornado noun A violently spinning column of air that reaches down from a storm cloud to touch the ground, capable of destroying almost everything in its path.
whirlwind noun A small, rapidly rotating column of air, such as a dust devil or small tornado.

Senses

tornado is used for these senses in English:

tornado (meteorology) A violent wind in the form of a mobile, rapidly rotating, funnel cloud that has contacted the ground.
whirlwind (figurative) A person or body of objects or events sweeping violently onward.

whirlwind — full definition

noun A small, rapidly rotating column of air, such as a dust devil or small tornado.
adj Extremely fast-moving and often overwhelming.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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