weather

The word “weather” means the state of the atmosphere at a given time and place — temperature, rain, wind, and so on. In plain terms, atmospheric conditions like rain, sun, or wind, or (as a verb) to survive a hard experience or be gradually worn down by exposure.

“Weather” is pronounced WEH-thuh (/ˈwɛðɚ/ in IPA).

Here is “weather” used in a sentence: “The weather turned cold and rainy by evening.”

Words with a similar meaning to “weather” include state of the atmosphere.

The opposite of “weather” — its antonyms — is lee.

Depending on how it is used, “weather” can be a noun and a verb.

The word “weather” comes from Old English. From Old English weder, a very old Germanic word ultimately traced to a Proto-Indo-European root meaning "to blow" (as the wind does).

“Weather” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.

They sound alike but differ completely. "Weather" is the state of the atmosphere — sun, rain, wind, temperature. "Whether" is a conjunction introducing a choice or possibility: "I wonder whether it will rain." If you can replace the word with "if," you need "whether," not "weather."

Weather is the atmosphere's condition at a particular moment and place, such as today's rain or heat. Climate is the average pattern of weather over many years across a region. Weather can change hour to hour, while climate describes what is typical over decades.

Common weather conditions include sunny, cloudy, rainy, windy, snowy, foggy, and stormy. They are shaped by factors such as temperature, humidity, air pressure, and wind. Meteorologists track these elements to describe current conditions and to forecast what is coming next.

Weather results mainly from the Sun heating the Earth unevenly, which stirs the atmosphere. Differences in temperature and air pressure move air and moisture around, creating wind, clouds, rain, and storms. The Earth's rotation and local geography then shape these patterns further.