storm
Translation
storm, tempest, outburst
Examples
A big storm is coming.
A big storm is coming.
There was a storm of protest.
There was a storm of protest.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) storm a period of very bad weather The storm damaged many houses.
((a)) storm of ((sth.)) a sudden, strong expression of feeling The decision caused a storm of anger.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tempest, gale, hurricane; Antonyms: calm
Etymology
From Proto-Germanic '*sturmaz', related to the word 'stir'.
Memory Tips
Think of the wind 'stirring' up trouble, which creates a storm.