WEATHER: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for WEATHER?

Need another word that means the same as “weather”? Find 18 synonyms and 30 related words for “weather” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Weather” are: conditions, weather condition, meteorological conditions, meteorology, climate, brave, brave out, endure, survive, come through, get through, ride out, live through, pull through, come through unscathed, outlast, outlive, upwind

Weather as a Noun

Definitions of "Weather" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “weather” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• Cold, wet, and unpleasant or unpredictable atmospheric conditions.
• The atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation.
• The state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time as regards heat, cloudiness, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.
• Denoting the side from which the wind is blowing, especially on board a ship; windward.

Synonyms of "Weather" as a noun (5 Words)

climate	A region with a particular climate. The climate of opinion.
conditions	The atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation. Every day we have weather conditions and yesterday was no exception.
meteorological conditions	Predicting what the weather will be.
meteorology	Predicting what the weather will be. Overwintering would allow the team to investigate the island s meteorology.
weather condition	The atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation.

Usage Examples of "Weather" as a noun

• Stone walls provide shelter from wind and weather.
• They were hoping for good weather.
• The weather side of the yacht.
• Every day we have weather conditions and yesterday was no exception.
• If the weather's good we can go for a walk.

Weather as a Verb

Definitions of "Weather" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “weather” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• (of a ship) come safely through (a storm.
• Make (boards or tiles) overlap downwards to keep out rain.
• (of rock or other material) be worn away or altered by long exposure to the atmosphere.
• Change under the action or influence of the weather.
• Sail to the windward of.
• Wear away or change the appearance or texture of (something) by long exposure to the atmosphere.
• Withstand (a difficulty or danger.
• Get to the windward of (a cape).
• Face and withstand with courage.
• Cause to slope.
• (in building) slope or bevel (a surface) to throw off rain.
• Allow (a hawk) to spend a period perched in the open air.

Synonyms of "Weather" as a verb (12 Words)

brave	Endure or face (unpleasant conditions or behaviour) without showing fear. She braved the elements.
brave out	Face and withstand with courage.
come through	Reach or enter a state, relation, condition, use, or position.
come through unscathed	Develop into.
endure	Continue to live and avoid dying. It seemed impossible that anyone could endure such pain.
get through	Enter or assume a certain state or condition.
live through	Continue to live through hardship or adversity.
outlast	Live longer than. The kind of beauty that will outlast youth.
outlive	Live longer than. The world has outlived much.
pull through	Bring, take, or pull out of a container or from under a cover.
ride out	Sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions.
survive	Manage to keep going in difficult circumstances. He survived the cancer against all odds.

Usage Examples of "Weather" as a verb

• The sturdy boat had weathered the storm well.
• The ice sheet preserves specimens that would weather away more quickly in other regions.
• A weathered old hut.
• I would advise to weather her in her hood.
• This year has tested industry's ability to weather recession.
• His skin was weathered almost black by his long outdoor life.
• This perch is small enough to be moved outside when the bird is weathering.

Weather as an Adjective

Definitions of "Weather" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “weather” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Towards the side exposed to wind.

Synonyms of "Weather" as an adjective (1 Word)

upwind

Situated or moving in the opposite direction to that in which the wind is blowing. You can buffer the upwind side with a hedge.

Associations of "Weather" (30 Words)

aridity	A deficiency of moisture (especially when resulting from a permanent absence of rainfall.
climate	A region with a particular climate. Agricultural development is constrained by climate.
climatic	Relating to climate. Under certain climatic conditions desert locusts increase in number.
climatology	The scientific study of climate. The role of clouds is one of the big conundrums of climatology.
cloud	Billow up in the form of a cloud. A cloud of dust.
cloudy	(of a person’s eyes) misted with tears. The pond water is slightly cloudy.
forecast	Predict in advance. Rain is forecast for Scotland.
forecaster	Someone who makes predictions of the future (usually on the basis of special knowledge. Economic forecasters are predicting a downturn.
forecasting	A statement made about the future.
hurricane	A severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving a 73-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale. A powerful hurricane hit the Florida coast.
inclement	Used of persons or behavior; showing no clemency or mercy. Walkers should be prepared for inclement weather.
lowering	Darkened by clouds. Society has allowed a lowering of standards.
monsoon	A seasonal prevailing wind in the region of South and SE Asia blowing from the south west between May and September and bringing rain the wet monsoon or from the north east between October and April the dry monsoon.
murky	Obscure or morally questionable. Murky waters.
overcast	Make overcast or cloudy. A chilly overcast day.
precipitation	The act of casting down or falling headlong from a height. These convective processes produce cloud and precipitation.
prediction	A statement made about the future. The prediction of future behaviour.
rain	Precipitate as rain. It s pouring with rain.
rainfall	The quantity of rain falling within a given area in a given time. The absorption of further supplies from rainfalls.
rainy	(of weather) wet by periods of rain. Rainy days.
seasonal	Occurring at or dependent on a particular season. A selection of seasonal fresh fruit.
snow	Snow falls. The first snow of the season.
squall	Blow in a squall. Sarah was squalling in her crib.
storm	Attack by storm attack suddenly. Two men were taken by a storm of bullets.
swirl	A quantity of something moving in a twisting or spiralling pattern. Swirls of dust swept across the floor.
tempest	A violent commotion or disturbance. A raging tempest.
vortex	A whirling mass of fluid or air, especially a whirlpool or whirlwind. A swirling vortex of emotions.
warmer	A device for warming something; a thing that warms. Winter warmers like steamed syrup sponge.
whirlpool	A turbulent situation from which it is hard to escape. He was drawing her down into an emotional whirlpool.
windy	Abounding in or exposed to the wind or breezes. A windy bluff.